[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 24 (Monday, February 7, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 6442]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-2275]



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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION


Delegation of Authority To Respond to Requests From Mexico's 
Procuraduria Federal del Consumidor

AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission.

ACTION: Delegation of authority.

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SUMMARY: The Commission has delegated authority to the Associate 
Director for International Consumer Protection to respond to disclosure 
and other requests from Mexico's Procuradur[iacute]a Federal del 
Consumidor (Profeco) pursuant to a memorandum of understanding with the 
Commission.

EFFECTIVE DATES: January 6, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pablo Zylberglait, Legal Advisor for 
International Consumer Protection, International Division of Consumer 
Protection, (202) 326-3260, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to 
Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1961, 24 FR 6191, that the Commission has 
delegated to the Associate Director for International Consumer 
Protection the authority to respond to disclosure and other requests 
from Mexico's Procuradur[iacute]a Federal del Consumidor pursuant to a 
memorandum of understanding with the Commission about consumer 
protection information sharing and enforcement cooperation. This 
delegated authority does not apply to competition-related 
investigations. When exercising its authority under this delegation, 
staff may only disclose information regarding consumer protection 
matters involving Mexico, and will require assurances of 
confidentiality from Profeco. Disclosures shall be made only to the 
extent consistent with current limitations on disclosure, including 
section 6(f) of the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. 46(f), section 21 of the Act, 15 
U.S.C. 57b-2, and Commission Rule 4.10(d), 16 CFR 4.10(d), and with the 
Commission's enforcement policies and other important interests. Where 
the subject matter of the information to be shared raises significant 
policy concerns, staff shall consult with the Commission before 
disclosing such information.

    By direction of the Commission.
Donald S. Clark,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 05-2275 Filed 2-4-05; 8:45 am]
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