1. Regulations
  2. title 18
  3. chapter I
  4. part 1b
  5. § 1b.6

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§ 1b.6 - Preliminary investigations.

The Commission or its staff may, in its discretion, initiate a preliminary investigation. In such investigations, no process is issued or testimony compelled. Where it appears from the preliminary investigation that a formal investigation is appropriate, the staff will so recommend to the Commission.

AUTHORITY: 15 U.S.C. 717–717z, 3301–3432; 16 U.S.C. 792–828c, 2601–2645; 42 U.S.C. 7101–7352; 49 U.S.C. 60502; 49 App. U.S.C. 1–85 (1988); E.O. 12009, 3 CFR 1978 Comp., p. 142.

SOURCE: 43 FR 27174, June 23, 1978, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 18 CFR 1b.6