49 U.S.C. § 32509

Information and assistance from other departments, agencies, and instrumentalities

(a) General Authority.—

The Secretary of Transportation may request information necessary to carry out this chapter from a department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States Government. The head of the department, agency, or instrumentality shall provide the information.

(b) Detailing Personnel.—

The head of a department, agency, or instrumentality may detail, on a reimbursable basis, personnel to assist the Secretary in carrying out this chapter.

( Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e) , July 5, 1994 , 108 Stat. 1047 .)