[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 175 (Thursday, September 10, 1998)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 48452]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-24272]
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FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION
11 CFR Parts 102, 103, and 106
[Notice 1998-14]
Prohibited and Excessive Contributions; ``Soft Money''
AGENCY: Federal Election Commission.
ACTION: Extension of Comment Period and Change of Public Hearing Date.
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SUMMARY: On July 13, 1998, the Federal Election Commission published
proposed rules and announced a public hearing relating to funds
received by party committees outside the prohibitions and limitations
of the Federal Election Campaign Act, also known as ``soft money.'' 63
FR 37721 (July 13, 1998). The Commission has extended the comment
period until October 2, 1998. The Commission has also rescheduled the
public hearing for October 21, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. so that all newly
confirmed Commissioners may participate.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 2, 1998. The
hearing will be held on October 21, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Persons wishing
to testify must so indicate in their written comments.
ADDRESSES: All comments should be addressed to Susan E. Propper,
Assistant General Counsel, and must be submitted in either written or
electronic form. Written comments should be sent to the Federal
Election Commission, 999 E Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20463.
Faxed comments should be sent to (202) 219-3923, with printed copy
follow up. Electronic mail comments should be sent to
softmoneynpr@fec.gov. Commenters sending comments by electronic mail
should include their full name and postal service address within the
text of their comments. Electronic mail comments that do not contain
the full name, electronic mail address and postal service address of
the commenter will not be considered.
The public hearing will be held in the Commission's public hearing
room, 999 E Street, N.W., Washington, DC, Ninth Floor.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Susan E. Propper, Assistant
General Counsel, or Paul Sanford, Staff Attorney, 999 E Street, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20463, (202) 694-1650 or (800) 424-9530.
Dated: September 3, 1998.
Joan D. Aikens,
Chairman, Federal Election Commission.
[FR Doc. 98-24272 Filed 9-9-98; 8:45 am]
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