# 16 C.F.R. § 5.53 (2026): Initiation of investigation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P5_S5_53

## Section

- **Citation:** 16 C.F.R. § 5.53 (2026)
- **Heading:** Initiation of investigation
- **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 / § 5.53: § 5.53   Initiation of investigation.

## Text

(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.

## 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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