[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 15, Volume 1] [Revised as of January 1, 2002] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 15CFR0.735-10a] [Page 7] TITLE 15--COMMERCE AND FOREIGN TRADE PART 0--EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDUCT--Table of Contents Subpart D--Regulatory Limitations Upon Employee Conduct Sec. 0.735-10a Proscribed actions. An employee shall avoid any action, whether or not specifically prohibited by this subpart, which might result in, or create the appearance of: (a) Using public office for private gain; (b) Giving preferential treatment to any person; (c) Impeding Government efficiency or economy; (d) Losing complete independence or impartiality; (e) Making a government decision outside official channels; or (f) Affecting adversely the confidence of the public in the integrity of the Government.