Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 4.1017 — Are Ex Parte Communications Allowed?
43 C.F.R. § 4.1017
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(a) Ex parte communications with the ALJ or his or her staff are prohibited in accordance with § 4.27.
(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.
Authorizing Statute
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Duties of Commissioner25 U.S.C. § 2
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Departmental regulations5 U.S.C. § 301
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Transferred43 U.S.C. § 1201
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Regulations by President25 U.S.C. § 9