§ 3012.1 Applicability
§ 3012.2 Definition of ex parte communications
§ 3012.3 Definition of a matter before the Commission
§ 3012.4 Definitions of persons subject to ex parte communication rules
§ 3012.5 Prohibitions
§ 3012.6 Required action upon ex parte communications
§ 3012.7 Penalty for violation of ex parte communication rules
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Terms Used In 39 CFR Part 3012 - Ex Parte Communications

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
  • Remand: When an appellate court sends a case back to a lower court for further proceedings.