The Rule contains a "safe harbor" provision that allows industry groups or others to seek FTC approval of self-regulatory guidelines.

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If approving the pipeline is the right thing to do, there is no reason other than political self-interest not to give the approval now.

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Yumeshin failed to block Japan Engineering's defences of a stock split and an equity warrant issue, but the Tokyo District Court laid down reassuring criteria for their use: that they must not simply be in the board's self-interest, and that they are subject to shareholders' approval.

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After a shaky start, Mosul's self-appointed leader, Mishaan Jabouri, has secured both American and local approval by establishing a large, broadly representative local council that is expected to elect a new governor this week.

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The payout plan, which requires Securities and Exchange Commission approval, would be overseen by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, a Wall Street self-regulator.

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