171.28—Participation by Commission staff.

The Division of Enforcement, the Division of Clearing and Intermediary Oversight or the Division of Market Oversight may participate in any proceeding by filing a notice of appearance. Such a notice shall be filed and served on or before the twentieth day following the date of service of its brief by the National Futures Association. The Commission shall by order establish a supplementary briefing schedule for the Commission staff and other parties to the proceeding. If it concludes that participation of the Commission staff will not serve the public interest, the Commission shall prohibit further participation.

Code of Federal Regulations

[55 FR 41068, Oct. 9, 1990, as amended at 67 FR 62353, Oct. 7, 2002]