1. Regulations
  2. title 50
  3. chapter II
  4. part 221
  5. subpart B
  6. subjgrp 10
  7. § 221.34

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§ 221.34 - 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 17207, Mar. 31, 2015, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 50 CFR 221.34