CFR > Title 30 - Mineral Resources > CHAPTER I—MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR > SUBCHAPTER G—FILING AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS (parts 40 to 45) > PART 44—RULES OF PRACTICE FOR PETITIONS FOR MODIFICATION OF MANDATORY SAFETY STANDARDS > SUBPART A—General (§44.1 to §44.9) > 44.8—Ex parte communication.

44.8—Ex parte communication.

There shall be no ex parte communication with respect to the merits of any case not concluded between the Assistant Secretary or the administrative law judge, including any employee or agent of the Assistant Secretary or of the administrative law judge, and any of the parties, intervenors, representatives, or other interested parties.

Code of Federal Regulations

[55 FR 53440, Dec. 28, 1990]