# Federal Register #RIN 3084-AB85

FTC Rule Change: Elimination of Post-Employment Clearance Rule and Conduct Standards Update

**Buyer:** Federal Trade Commission
**Posted:** September 24, 2026
**Identifier:** RIN 3084-AB85

This notice announces a final rule change by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding its internal rules of practice.
- Government Buyer:
  - Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
  - No sub-agency or office details specified
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned
- Products/Services Requested:
  - No products or services are requested
- Unique or Notable Requirements:
  - The FTC is eliminating its post-employment clearance rule
  - Updates to employee conduct standards and disciplinary actions for ethics violations
  - Aligns FTC practices with other federal agencies by removing duplicative or inconsistent requirements
- No procurement activity or contract opportunity is present in this notice

### Description

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is amending its rules of practice to eliminate the agency's post-employment clearance rule. The amendments include deleting the ethics clearance rule, revising employee conduct standards, and clarifying disciplinary actions for ethics violations. The changes affect parts 4 and 5 of the FTC's rules of practice and are effective September 24, 2026. The rule aims to align FTC practices with other agencies and remove duplicative or inconsistent requirements.

[View original listing](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/24/2026-19598/rules-of-practice)