[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 39, Volume 1] [Revised as of January 1, 2007] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 39CFR230.13] [Page 37] TITLE 39--POSTAL SERVICE CHAPTER I--UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE PART 230_OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL--Table of Contents Subpart B_Rules Governing Compliance With Subpoenas, Summonses, and Sec. 230.13 Why are restrictions on Office of Inspector General employees in civil proceedings necessary? The restrictions are intended to reduce the risk of inappropriate disclosures that might affect the operations of the Office of Inspector General; prevent the expenditure of Office of Inspector General or Postal Service resources for private purposes; and ensure that employee time is serving the best interests of the public.