1. Regulations
  2. title 7
  3. part 1
  4. subpart O
  5. subjgrp 26
  6. § 1.634

View all text of Subjgrp 26 [§ 1.630 - § 1.635]

§ 1.634 - 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: 5 U.S.C. 301, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 7 CFR 1.634