(a) VCS hardware importers and connected vehicle manufacturers must furnish, under oath, in the form of reports or as otherwise specified by BIS, and at any time as may be required by BIS, complete information regarding any transaction involving the import of VCS hardware or the import or sale of completed connected vehicles incorporating covered software. This requirement applies regardless of whether such transaction is affected pursuant to a general or specific authorization or otherwise, subject to the provisions of this subpart. BIS may require that such reports include the production of any books, contracts, letters, papers, or other hard copy or electronic documents relating to any transactions, in the custody or control of the persons required to make such reports. Reports being submitted to BIS pursuant to this section must be retained for a period of 10 years, as specified in § 791.312.

(b) BIS may, through any person or agency, conduct investigations, hold hearings, administer oaths, examine witnesses, receive evidence, take depositions, and require by subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of any books, contracts, letters, papers, and other hard copy or electronic documents relating to any matter under investigation, regardless of whether any report has been required or filed in connection therewith.

(c) Persons providing records to BIS pursuant to this section shall follow the electronic filing instructions on BIS's website, https://www.bis.gov/OICTS.