# 16 C.F.R. § 5.54 (2026): Referral to the Office of Government Ethics and to the Department of Justice

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P5_S5_54

## Section

- **Citation:** 16 C.F.R. § 5.54 (2026)
- **Heading:** Referral to the Office of Government Ethics and to the Department of Justice
- **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 / § 5.54: § 5.54   Referral to the Office of Government Ethics and to the Department of Justice.

## Text

(a) The General Counsel shall make a preliminary determination of whether the matter appears frivolous and, if not, shall expeditiously transmit any available information to the Director of the Office of Government Ethics and to the Criminal Division, Department of Justice.
(b) Unless the Department of Justice communicates to the Commission that it does not intend to initiate criminal prosecution, the General Counsel shall coordinate any investigation or proceeding under this part with the Department of Justice in order to avoid prejudicing criminal proceedings.

## 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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