Federal Open Market Committee; Domestic Policy Directive of June 23 and 24, 2009, 37036 [E9-17754]

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By order of the Federal Open Market Committee, July 17, 2009. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–17814 Filed 7–24–09; 8:45 am] Brian F. Madigan, Secretary, Federal Open Market Committee. [FR Doc. E9–17754 Filed 7–24–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P BILLING CODE 6210–01–S FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Federal Open Market Committee; Domestic Policy Directive of June 23 and 24, 2009 [File No. 092 3010] jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES In accordance with § 271.25 of its rules regarding availability of information (12 CFR part 271), there is set forth below the domestic policy directive issued by the Federal Open Market Committee at its meeting held on June 23 and 24, 2009.1 The Federal Open Market Committee seeks monetary and financial conditions that will foster price stability and promote sustainable growth in output. To further its long–run objectives, the Committee seeks conditions in reserve markets consistent with federal funds trading in a range of 0 to 1⁄4 percent. The Committee directs the Desk to purchase agency debt, agency MBS, and longer– term Treasury securities during the intermeeting period with the aim of providing support to private credit markets and economic activity. The timing and pace of these purchases 1 Copies of the Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee at its meeting held on June 23 and 24, 2009, which includes the domestic policy directive issued at the meeting, are available upon request to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Washington, D.C. 20551. The minutes are published in the Federal Reserve Bulletin and in the Board’s annual report. VerDate Nov<24>2008 19:02 Jul 24, 2009 Jkt 217001 Enhanced Vision Systems, Inc.; Analysis of Proposed Consent Order to Aid Public Comment Federal Trade Commission. Proposed Consent Agreement. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the complaint and the terms of the consent order — embodied in the consent agreement — that would settle these allegations. DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 18, 2009. ADDRESSES: Interested parties are invited to submit written comments electronically or in paper form. Comments should refer to ‘‘Enhanced Vision Systems, File No. 092-3010’’ to facilitate the organization of comments. Please note that your comment — including your name and your state — will be placed on the public record of this proceeding, including on the publicly accessible FTC website, at PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (https://www.ftc.gov/os/ publiccomments.shtm). 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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 142 (Monday, July 27, 2009)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: E9-17754]


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FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM


Federal Open Market Committee; Domestic Policy Directive of June 
23 and 24, 2009

    In accordance with Sec.  271.25 of its rules regarding availability 
of information (12 CFR part 271), there is set forth below the domestic 
policy directive issued by the Federal Open Market Committee at its 
meeting held on June 23 and 24, 2009.\1\
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    \1\[thinsp]Copies of the Minutes of the Federal Open Market 
Committee at its meeting held on June 23 and 24, 2009, which 
includes the domestic policy directive issued at the meeting, are 
available upon request to the Board of Governors of the Federal 
Reserve System, Washington, D.C. 20551. The minutes are published in 
the Federal Reserve Bulletin and in the Board's annual report.
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    The Federal Open Market Committee seeks monetary and financial 
conditions that will foster price stability and promote sustainable 
growth in output. To further its long-run objectives, the Committee 
seeks conditions in reserve markets consistent with federal funds 
trading in a range of 0 to \1/4\ percent. The Committee directs the 
Desk to purchase agency debt, agency MBS, and longer-term Treasury 
securities during the intermeeting period with the aim of providing 
support to private credit markets and economic activity. The timing and 
pace of these purchases should depend on conditions in the markets for 
such securities and on a broader assessment of private credit market 
conditions. The Committee anticipates that the combination of outright 
purchases and various liquidity facilities outstanding will cause the 
size of the Federal Reserve's balance sheet to expand significantly in 
coming months. The Desk is expected to purchase up to $200 billion in 
housing-related agency debt by the end of this year. The Desk is 
expected to purchase up to $1.25 trillion of agency MBS by the end of 
the year. The Desk is expected to purchase up to $300 billion of 
longer-term Treasury securities by the end of the third quarter. The 
System Open Market Account Manager and the Secretary will keep the 
Committee informed of ongoing developments regarding the System's 
balance sheet that could affect the attainment over time of the 
Committee's objectives of maximum employment and price stability.
    By order of the Federal Open Market Committee, July 17, 2009.

Brian F. Madigan,
Secretary, Federal Open Market Committee.
[FR Doc. E9-17754 Filed 7-24-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6210-01-S
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