[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 16, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2006]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 16CFR5.53]

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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. 5.53  Initiation of investigation.

    (a) Investigations under this part may be initiated upon the 
submission by any person of a written statement to the Secretary setting 
forth sufficient information to indicate a possible violation of 18 
U.S.C. 207 or by the Commission on its own initiative when a possible 
violation is indicated by information within the Commission's 
possession.
    (b) At the direction of the Commission, the General Counsel shall 
investigate any alleged violation of 18 U.S.C. 207.