§961.12. (Rule 12) Ex parte communications.
39 C.F.R. § 961.12
Except as described in this section, a party may not communicate with a Hearing Official or other member of the Judicial Officer Department without the other party present. Exceptions:
A Hearing Official or other member of the Judicial Officer Department may talk to a party individually to discuss procedural matters.
A Hearing Official may talk to a party individually when a telephone conference or hearing has been scheduled and the other party does not appear.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401; 5 U.S.C. 5514.
Source
Source: 90 FR 9220, Feb. 10, 2025, unless otherwise noted.