2017 US Code
Title 15 - Commerce and Trade
Chapter 109 - Wall Street Transparency and Accountability
Subchapter I - Regulation of Over-the-Counter Swaps Markets
Part A - Regulatory Authority
Sec. 8308 - Memorandum

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Citation 15 U.S.C. § 8308 (2017)
Section Name §8308. Memorandum
Section Text

(a)(1) The Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission shall, not later than 180 days after July 21, 2010, negotiate a memorandum of understanding to establish procedures for—

(A) applying their respective authorities in a manner so as to ensure effective and efficient regulation in the public interest;

(B) resolving conflicts concerning overlapping jurisdiction between the 2 agencies; and

(C) avoiding, to the extent possible, conflicting or duplicative regulation.


(2) Such memorandum and any subsequent amendments to the memorandum shall be promptly submitted to the appropriate committees of Congress.

(b) The Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission shall, not later than 180 days after July 21, 2010, negotiate a memorandum of understanding to share information that may be requested where either Commission is conducting an investigation into potential manipulation, fraud, or market power abuse in markets subject to such Commission's regulation or oversight. Shared information shall remain subject to the same restrictions on disclosure applicable to the Commission initially holding the information.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 111–203, title VII, §720, July 21, 2010, 124 Stat. 1657.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 15 - COMMERCE AND TRADE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 15 - COMMERCE AND TRADE
CHAPTER 109 - WALL STREET TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
SUBCHAPTER I - REGULATION OF OVER-THE-COUNTER SWAPS MARKETS
Part A - Regulatory Authority
Sec. 8308 - Memorandum
Contains section 8308
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law No
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Statutes at Large References 124 Stat. 1657
Public Law References Public Law 111-203
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