Code of Federal Regulations Title 49. Transportation § 49.599.503 Access to records

The Administrator shall have the right to enter onto the premises of manufacturers, dealers, salvage auctions and disposal facilities during normal business hours in order to:  access, inspect and audit records and other sources of information maintained by any of these entities under this Program;  to inspect vehicles traded in or sold under this program, including taking all actions necessary to determine whether trade-in vehicles have operative engines;  and/or to interview persons who may have relevant knowledge.