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16 CFR §5.53

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  1. (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.
  2. (b)At the direction of the Commission, the General Counsel shall investigate any alleged violation of 18 U.S.C. 207.