43 CFR 45.34 - What is the law governing ex parte communications?

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Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior last revised: Sep 06, 2024

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§ 45.34 - What is the law governing ex parte communications?

(a) Ex parte communications with the ALJ or his or her staff are prohibited in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 554(d).

(b) This section does not prohibit ex parte inquiries concerning case status or procedural requirements, unless the inquiry involves an area of controversy in the hearing process.

authority: 16 U.S.C. 797(e), 811, 823d

source: 80 FR 17194, Mar. 31, 2015, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 43 CFR 45.34