39 CFR § 957.18 - Ex parte communications.

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title: "39 CFR § 957.18 - Ex parte communications."
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# 957.18 Ex parte communications.

The provisions of 5 U.S.C. 551(14), 556(d), and 557(d) prohibiting ex parte communications are made applicable to proceedings under these rules of practice.