[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 127 (Wednesday, July 2, 1997)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 35670]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-17251]
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FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION
11 CFR Part 104
[Notice 1997-11]
Recordkeeping and Reporting by Political Committees: Best Efforts
AGENCY: Federal Election Commission.
ACTION: Final Rule: Announcement of effective date.
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SUMMARY: On April 30, 1997 (62 FR 23335), the Commission published the
text of revised regulations implementing the requirement of the Federal
Election Campaign Act (FECA) that treasurers of political committees
exercise their best efforts to obtain, maintain and report the complete
identification of each contributor whose contributions aggregate more
than $200 per calendar year. The Commission announces that these rules
are effective as of July 2, 1997.
DATES: Effective: July 2, 1997.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Susan E. Propper, Assistant
General Counsel, or Ms. Rosemary C. Smith, Senior Attorney, 999 E
Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20463, (202) 219-3690 or toll free (800)
424-9530.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 438(d) of title 2, United States
Code, requires that any rule or regulation prescribed by the Commission
to implement title 2 of the United States Code be transmitted to the
Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate
thirty legislative days prior to final promulgation. The revisions to
11 CFR 104.7 (b)(1) and (b)(3), which implement 2 U.S.C. 432(i), were
transmitted to Congress on April 25, 1997. Thirty legislative days
expired in the Senate on June 16, 1997 and in the House of
Representatives on June 18, 1997.
Announcement of Effective Date: 11 CFR 104.7 (b)(1) and (b)(3), as
published at 62 FR 23335, is effective as of July 2, 1997.
Dated: June 26, 1997.
John Warren McGarry,
Chairman, Federal Election Commission.
[FR Doc. 97-17251 Filed 7-1-97; 8:45 am]
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