Technologie i telekomunikacja · 16.02.1995

Ex Parte Presentations in Commission Proceedings

The Commission proposes to amend its regulations concerning ex parte presentations in Commission proceedings. The proposed rules would simplify the determination in particular proceedings of whether ex parte presentations are premissible and whether they must be disclosed. The proposed rules would also modify the Commission's ``sunshine period prohibition.'' Additionally, the proposed rules would modify in certain respects the procedures for reporting oral ex parte presentations and for handling potential violations of the rules. Certain other minor amendments of the rules are proposed. The intended effect of these proposals is to make the rules simpler and easier with which to comply, to enhance the fairness of the Commission's processes, and to facilitate the public's ability to communicate with the Commission.