At least according to the official agency rules.
"I wasn't going to set a precedent so they could circumvent" agency rules, he said.
Under agency rules, no one is allowed to comment until an indictment is returned.
Some airlines go further than the agency rules.
These agency rules (or regulations), while in force, have the power of federal law.
He wasn't disciplined for violating agency rules, or even investigated.
They do not have to wait for convictions, but can decide to take action against businesses that seriously violate agency rules.
Normal agency rules of minimum visibility wouldn't apply out here.
It also offers some statutes, court rulings and Federal agency rules.
While there, the man saw some classified documents, apparently in violation of agency rules.