81.   The banks said they expect to complete the transaction during the third quarter, subject to approval by federal and state bank regulatory authorities and Hometown shareholders.

82.   The agreement is far from finalized as regulatory authorities mull a possible monopolies inquiry and other banks consider counter-bids.

83.   The appeals court ruled that the Federal Communications Commission had improperly used its regulatory authority to enhance its status as the major creditor of NextWave.

84.   The case, which is pending, will help determine regulatory authority over information brokers and private detectives.

85.   The CDC, which has no regulatory authority, has not yet issued its recommendations about HIV surveillance methods.

86.   The board, which has no regulatory authority, also has expressed frustration that the FAA has chosen not to enforce the rule for airline pilots.

87.   The commission lacks regulatory authority over municipal utilities, federal hydroelectric plants and rural electricity cooperatives.

88.   The companies said if the venture is approved by regulatory authorities, GE Bayer Silicones will begin operating in July.

89.   The company announced today that it has applied for approval for Copaxone from British regulatory authorities, in a first step toward marketing the drug across the European Union.

90.   The deal must be approved by shareholders of both companies and by various regulatory authorities.