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

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Title 43: Public Lands: Interior

Subtitle A: Office of the Secretary of the Interior

PART 45: CONDITIONS AND PRESCRIPTIONS IN FERC HYDROPOWER LICENSES

Subpart B: Hearing Process

: General Provisions Related to Hearings

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.

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