Delegation of Authority To Respond To Requests From Costa Rica's Ministry of Economy, Industry, and Commerce, 14895 [E6-4213]

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E6–4242 Filed 3–23–06; 8:45 am] 14895 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] BILLING CODE 6750–01–P BILLING CODE 6210–01–S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Office of the Secretary Delegation of Authority To Respond To Requests From Costa Rica’s Ministry of Economy, Industry, and Commerce Findings of Scientific Misconduct Federal Trade Commission. Delegation of Authority. AGENCY: ACTION: 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, pzylberglait@ftc.gov. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Office of the Secretary, HHS. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) and the Assistant Secretary for Health have taken final action in the following case: Hiwot A. Woreta, Duke University Medical Center: Based on the report of an inquiry into admitted fabrication of data conducted by the Duke University Medical Center (DUMC) and additional analysis conducted by ORI in its oversight review, the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) found that Hiwot A. Woreta, former medical student, DUMC, engaged in research misconduct while supported by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), National Institutes of Health (NIH), grant P30 DK034987. Specifically, PHS found that Ms. Woreta engaged in research misconduct by fabricating data included in Figure 2 of her third year Medical School Thesis at DUMC. These data were also included in a poster presented during the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society symposium in May 2004. Ms. Woreta has entered into a Voluntary Exclusion Agreement in which she has voluntarily agreed, for a period of three (3) years, beginning on February 24, 2006: (1) To exclude herself from serving in any advisory capacity to PHS including but not limited to service on any PHS advisory committee, board, and/or peer review committee, or as consultant; and (2) That any institution that submits an application for PHS support for a research project on which the Respondent’s participation is proposed or which uses the Respondent in any capacity on PHS supported research, or that submits a report of PHS-funded research in which the Respondent is involved, must concurrently submit a plan for supervision of the Respondent’s E:\FR\FM\24MRN1.SGM 24MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 57 (Friday, March 24, 2006)]
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[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, pzylberglait@ftc.gov.

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]
BILLING CODE 6750-01-P
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