# 16 C.F.R. § 5.51 (2026): Scope and applicability

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P5_S5_51

## Section

- **Citation:** 16 C.F.R. § 5.51 (2026)
- **Heading:** Scope and applicability
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 16 CFR: Commercial Practices / Chapter I: FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION / Part 5: STANDARDS OF CONDUCT / Subpart E: Disciplinary Actions Concerning Postemployment Conflict of Interest / § 5.51: § 5.51   Scope and applicability.

## Text

These regulations establish procedures for investigating and determining alleged violations of 18 U.S.C. 207 (postemployment restrictions applicable to federal employees) or regulations issued by the Office of Government Ethics, set forth in 5 CFR parts 2637 and 2641, reflecting the views of the Office of Government Ethics and the Department of Justice as to the requirements of 18 U.S.C. 207.
[58 FR 15765, Mar. 24, 1993]

## Nearby sections

- [16 C.F.R. § 5.51 (2026) § 5.51   Scope and applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P5_S5_51.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 5.52 (2026) § 5.52   Nonpublic proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P5_S5_52.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 5.53 (2026) § 5.53   Initiation of investigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P5_S5_53.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 5.54 (2026) § 5.54   Referral to the Office of Government Ethics and to the Department of Justice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P5_S5_54.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 5.55 (2026) § 5.55   Conduct of investigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P5_S5_55.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 5.56 (2026) § 5.56   Disposition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P5_S5_56.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 5.57 (2026) § 5.57   Order to show cause.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P5_S5_57.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 5.58 (2026) § 5.58   Answer and request for a hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P5_S5_58.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 5.59 (2026) § 5.59   Presiding official.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P5_S5_59.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 5.60 (2026) § 5.60   Scheduling of hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P5_S5_60.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 5.61 (2026) § 5.61   Prehearing procedures; motions; interlocutory appeals; summary decision; discovery; compulsory process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P5_S5_61.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 5.62 (2026) § 5.62   Hearing rights of respondent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P5_S5_62.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 5.63 (2026) § 5.63   Evidence; transcript; in camera orders; proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P5_S5_63.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 5.64 (2026) § 5.64   Initial decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P5_S5_64.md)

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