REPORTING CHEP’s PRACTICES TO THE FTC

“The FTC’s antitrust arm, the Bureau of Competition seeks to prevent business practices that restrain competition — including monopolistic practices, attempts to monopolize, conspiracies in restraint of trade, and anticompetitive mergers and acquisitions. The Commission’s antitrust authority comes primarily from the Federal Trade Commission Act and the Clayton Act both passed by Congress in 1914. Prevention of anticompetitive practices allows for unfettered competition in the marketplace. Purchasers benefit from lower prices and greater availability of products and services.

The Bureau carries out this mission by investigating alleged law violations and, when appropriate, recommending that the Commission take formal enforcement action. If the Commission does decide to take action, the Bureau will help to implement that decision through litigation in federal court or before administrative law judges. The Bureau also serves as a research and policy resource on competition issues. It prepares reports and testimony for Congress, and may present comments on specific competition issues pending before other agencies. The Bureau of Competition has developed expertise in a number of industries important to consumers, such as health care, other professional services, food, and energy.

The antitrust laws are enforced by both the FTC’s Bureau of Competition and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice. In order to prevent duplication of effort, the two agencies consult before opening any case. All criminal antitrust enforcement is handled by the Antitrust Division” From the FTC’s web site.

• Contacting the Bureau of Competition FTC If you have a question or comment about CHEP’s business practices or antitrust issue, please submit it to the Bureau of Competition by one the the methods below. To learn how the FTC may use the information you provide, please read their Privacy Policy. You will be asked to leave a message so please include a day-time telephone number in your communication.

 

Telephone:	(202) 326-3300
Regular Mail:	Office of Policy and Evaluation Room 394 Bureau of Competition Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, D.C. 20580
Electronic Mail:	antitrust@ftc.gov

visit: www.chepclassaction.com for more information.

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