§ 4.1017 Are ex parte communications allowed?

(a) Ex parte communications with the ALJ or his or her staff are prohibited in accordance with § 4.27.

(b) This section does not prohibit ex parte inquiries concerning case status or procedural requirements, unless the inquiry involves an area of controversy in the hearing process.

[80 FR 48459, Aug. 13, 2015, as amended at 90 FR 2429, Jan. 10, 2025]