[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 16, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2005]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 16CFR5.55]

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                     TITLE 16--COMMERCIAL PRACTICES
 
                   CHAPTER I--FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
 
PART 5_STANDARDS OF CONDUCT--Table of Contents
 
  Subpart E_Disciplinary Actions Concerning Postemployment Conflict of 
                                Interest
 
Sec. 5.55  Conduct of investigation.

    (a) The General Counsel may (1) exercise the authority granted in 
Sec. 2.5 of the Commission's Rules of Practice to administer oaths and 
affirmations; and (2) conduct investigational hearings pursuant to part 
2 of these rules. He

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may also recommend that the Commission issue compulsory process in 
connection with an investigation under this section.
    (b) Witnesses in investigations shall have the rights set forth in 
Sec. 2.9 of the Commission's Rules of Practice.