Ex Parte Presentations

In two recent actions, the FCC revised the rules governing ex parte presentations in Commission proceedings, which are found in sections 1.1200 to 1.1216 of volume 47 of the Code of Federal regulations.  The rules were amended effective June 2, 1997, by FCC 97-92, released March 19, 1992. They were further amended effective January 10, 2000, by FCC 99-322, released November 9, 1999.  Additionally, the Managing Director made a furthereditorial amendment effective January 28, 2000, by DA 99-2788, released December 17, 1999.  It is important that all those doing business with the Commission be familiar with the amended rules. They are an important means of protecting the integrity of the Commission's processes. The following documents will help you become acquainted with the new rules.

Fact Sheet: FCC's Revised Ex Parte Rules

Report and Order in GC Docket No. 95-21, 12 FCC Rcd 7348 (1997)

Federal Register Notice, 62 FR 15852 (April 3, 1997)

Memorandum Opinion and Order in GC Docket No. 95-21, FCC 99-322, 14 FCC Rcd 18831 (1999)

Federal Register Notice, 64 FR 68946 (December 9, 1999)

Order of the Managing Director, DA 99-2788, 64 FR 72570 (December 28, 1999)

For your convenience, the Commission has prepared a complete text of the rules incorporating all recent changes.

For further information about the ex parte rules, contact the Federal Communications Commission, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, or David Senzel or Joanne Wall in the Office of General Counsel, Administrative Law Division at (202) 418-1720.