# 16 CFR § 3.1: Scope of the rules in this part; expedition of proceedings

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-3.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 16 CFR § 3.1
- **Heading:** Scope of the rules in this part; expedition of proceedings
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 16—Commercial Practices > CHAPTER I—FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION > SUBCHAPTER A—ORGANIZATION, PROCEDURES AND RULES OF PRACTICE > PART 3—RULES OF PRACTICE FOR ADJUDICATIVE PROCEEDINGS > Subpart A—Scope of Rules › Nature of Adjudicative Proceedings

## Text

The rules in this part govern procedure in formal adjudicative proceedings. To the extent practicable and consistent with requirements of law, the Commission's policy is to conduct such proceedings expeditiously. In the conduct of such proceedings the Administrative Law Judge and counsel for all parties shall make every effort at each stage of a proceeding to avoid delay. In the event of a scheduling conflict between a proceeding in which the Commission also has sought or is seeking relief under Section 13(b) of the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. 53(b), and another proceeding, the proceeding in which the Commission also has sought or is seeking relief under Section 13(b) shall take precedence. The Commission, at any time, or the Administrative Law Judge at any time prior to the filing of his or her recommended decision, may, with the consent of the parties, shorten any time limit prescribed by these Rules of Practice.
[74 FR 20208, May 1, 2009, as amended at 88 FR 42875, July 5, 2023]

## Nearby sections

- [16 CFR § 3.1 § 3.1 Scope of the rules in this part; expedition of proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-3.1.md)
- [16 CFR § 3.2 § 3.2 Nature of adjudicative proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-3.2.md)
- [16 CFR § 3.11 § 3.11 Commencement of proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-3.11.md)
- [16 CFR § 3.12 § 3.12 Answer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-3.12.md)
- [16 CFR § 3.13 § 3.13 Adjudicative hearing on issues arising in rulemaking proceedings under the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-3.13.md)
- [16 CFR § 3.14 § 3.14 Intervention.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-3.14.md)
- [16 CFR § 3.15 § 3.15 Amendments and supplemental pleadings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-3.15.md)
- [16 CFR § 3.21 § 3.21 Prehearing procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-3.21.md)
- [16 CFR § 3.22 § 3.22 Motions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-3.22.md)
- [16 CFR § 3.23 § 3.23 Interlocutory appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-3.23.md)
- [16 CFR § 3.24 § 3.24 Summary decisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-3.24.md)
- [16 CFR § 3.25 § 3.25 Consent agreement settlements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-3.25.md)
- [16 CFR § 3.26 § 3.26 Motions following denial of preliminary injunctive relief.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-3.26.md)
- [16 CFR § 3.31 § 3.31 General discovery provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-3.31.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-3.1. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.