§1.316. Ex parte contacts.
7 C.F.R. § 1.316
Except to the extent required for the disposition of ex parte matters as authorized by law, the ALJ shall not consult or be consulted by any person or party (except employees of the ALJ's office) on any matter in issue, unless on notice and opportunity for all parties to participate.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 31 U.S.C. 3801-3812.
Source
Source: 56 FR 9582, Mar. 7, 1991, unless otherwise noted. Correctly designated at 57 FR 3909, Feb. 3, 1992.
Authority
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301, unless otherwise noted.