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PUBLIC LAW 103-312—AUG. 26, 1994 108 STAT. 1697 State or local level. In identifying such areas, the Commission shall— (1) consider the resources available to the Commission and the States, as well as particular rules that have been promulgated by the Commission; (2) consult with the attorneys general of the States, representatives of consumers and industry, and other interested parties; and (3) consider such other issues as will result in more efficient implementation of the statutory responsibilities of the Commission. Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall transmit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Ener^ and Commerce of the House of Representatives the information identified in paragraphs (1) through (3), together with specific recommendations for methods of achieving greater cooperation between the Commission and the States. SEC. 14. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. Section 25 (15 U.S.C. 57c), as so redesignated by section 2 of this Act, is amended to read as follows: "SEC. 25, There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the functions, powers, and duties of the Commission not to exceed $92,700,000 for fiscal year 1994; not to exceed $99,000,000 for fiscal year 1995; and not to exceed $102,000,000 for fiscal year 1996.. SEC. 16. EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICABILITY. 15 USC 45 note. (a) IN GENERAL. —Except as provided in subsections (b), (c), (d), and (e), the provisions of this Act shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act. (b) APPLICABILITY OF SECTION 5.—The amendment made by section 5 of this Act shall apply only to rulemaking proceedings initiated after the date of enactment of this Act. Such amendment shall not be construed to affect in any manner a rulemaking proceeding which was initiated before the date of enactment of this Act. (c) APPLICABILITY OF SECTION 6. —The amendments made by section 6 of this Act shall apply only with respect to cease and desist orders issued under section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 45) after the date of enactment of this Act. These amendments shall not be construed to affect in any manner a cease and desist order which was issued before the date of enactment of this Act. (d) APPLICABILITY OF SECTIONS 7 AND 8. —The amendments made by sections 7 and 8 of this Act shall appl^ only with respect to compulsory process issued after the date of*^ enactment of this Act. (e) APPLICABILITY OF SECTION 9.— The amendments made by section 9 of this Act shall apply only with respect to cease and desist orders issued under section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 45), or to rules promulgated under section 18 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a) after the date of enactment of this Act. These amendments shall not be construed to affect in any manner a cease and desist order which was issued, or a rule which was promulgated, before the date of enactment of this Act. These amendments shall not be