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Date
Rule
801.40; 801.1(f)
Staff
Patrick Sharpe
Response/Comments
OK upon later review on 3/9/87 W.E.K.

Question

(redacted)

September 21, 1984

Mr. Patrick Sharpe
Compliance Specialist
Premerger Notification Office
Bureau of Competition
Federal Trade Commission
6th & Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Room 303
Washington, D.C. 20580

Dear Mr. Sharpe:

This is to confirm a conversation we had on December 21, 1984, in which you stated that the formation of a non-incorporated joint venture composed of three corporations, organized in the form of a partnership, is not subject to the reporting requirements of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act. It is our understanding that your office speaks for both the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice on this matter.*

Staff Comment: - but binds neither by oral advice

We also understand that your office will retain this letter for one year.

Very truly yours,

(redacted)

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