[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 57 (Friday, March 24, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 14895]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-4213]


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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION


Delegation of Authority To Respond To Requests From Costa Rica's 
Ministry of Economy, Industry, and Commerce

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 Costa Rica's Ministry of Economy, Industry, and 
Commerce (MEIC) pursuant to a memorandum of understanding with the 
Commission.

DATES: Effective March 9, 2006.

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, 26 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 Costa Rica's MEIC 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 Costa Rica, and will require assurances of 
confidentiality from MEIC. 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. E6-4213 Filed 3-23-06; 8:45 am]
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