[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 117 (Monday, June 17, 1996)] [Notices] [Page 30613] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-15300] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION [Docket No. C-3655] Amoco Oil Company; Prohibited Trade Practices, and Affirmative Corrective Actions AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Consent order. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In settlement of alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices and unfair methods of competition, this consent order requires, among other things, the Chicago-based corporation to possess competent and reliable scientific evidence to substantiate claims regarding the environmental benefits, engine performance, power, acceleration, or engine cleaning ability of any gasoline. DATES: Complaint and Order issued May 7, 1996.\1\ \1\ Copies of the Complaint and the Decision and Order are available from the Commission's Public Reference Branch, H-130, 6th Street & Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joel Winston, FTC/S-4002, Washington, D.C. 20580. (202) 326-3153. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On Thursday, February 29, 1996, there was published in the Federal Register, 61 FR 7793, a proposed consent agreement with analysis In the Matter of Amoco Oil Company, for the purpose of soliciting public comment. Interested parties were given sixty (60) days in which to submit comments, suggestions or objections regarding the proposed form of the order. No comments having been received, the Commission has ordered the issuance of the complaint in the form contemplated by the agreement, made its jurisdictional findings and entered on order to cease and desist, as set forth in the proposed consent agreement, in disposition of this proceeding. (Sec. 6, 38 Stat. 721; 15 U.S.C. 46. Interprets or applies sec. 5, 38 Stat. 719, as amended; 15 U.S.C. 45) Donald S. Clark, Secretary. [FR Doc. 96-15300 Filed 6-14-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6750-01-M