# 16 C.F.R. § 5.52 (2026): Nonpublic proceedings

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P5_S5_52

## Section

- **Citation:** 16 C.F.R. § 5.52 (2026)
- **Heading:** Nonpublic proceedings
- **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 / § 5.52: § 5.52   Nonpublic proceedings.

## Text

Any investigation or proceedings held under this part shall be nonpublic unless the respondent specifically requests otherwise, except to the extent required by the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) or by the Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b). However, the presiding official's initial decision and any final decision of the Commission shall be placed on the public record, except that information may be designated
in camera
in accordance with § 3.45 of the Commission's Rules of Practice.

## 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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