Appreciable adverse effect on competition: Commission issues objections and parties may propose modifications for evaluation. Section 29A requires the Commission, if it believes a combination has or is likely to have an appreciable adverse effect on competition, to issue a statement of objections and direct parties to explain why the combination should proceed. Parties may submit proposed modifications to eliminate the competitive harm; if the Commission finds those modifications insufficient it must state reasons, invite revised proposals within a limited period, and evaluate such proposals within a prescribed timeframe. The Commission may also suo motu propose modifications for consideration.
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Appreciable adverse effect on competition: Commission issues objections and parties may propose modifications for evaluation.
Section 29A requires the Commission, if it believes a combination has or is likely to have an appreciable adverse effect on competition, to issue a statement of objections and direct parties to explain why the combination should proceed. Parties may submit proposed modifications to eliminate the competitive harm; if the Commission finds those modifications insufficient it must state reasons, invite revised proposals within a limited period, and evaluate such proposals within a prescribed timeframe. The Commission may also suo motu propose modifications for consideration.
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