7 CFR § 1.316
Ex parte contacts
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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.
eCFR data current as of: November 6, 2026
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