[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 193 (Thursday, October 5, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 52068-52069]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-24700]



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FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION

[Notice 1995-13]

11 CFR Parts 100, 106, 109 and 114


Express Advocacy; Independent Expenditures; Corporation and Labor 
Organization Expenditures

AGENCY: Federal Election Commission.

ACTION: Final rules; Announcement of Effective Date.

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SUMMARY: On July 6, 1995, the Commission published the text of revised 
regulations defining the term ``express advocacy'' and describing 
certain nonprofit corporations that are exempt from the prohibition on 
independent expenditures. 60 FR 35292. These regulations implement 
portions of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended. The 
Commission announces that the rules are effective as of October 5, 
1995.

EFFECTIVE DATE: October 5, 1995.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Susan E. Propper, Assistant 
General Counsel, 999 E Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20463, (202) 219-
3690 or (800) 424-9530.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Today, the Commission is announcing the 
effective date of new regulations defining the term ``express 
advocacy'' and describing certain nonprofit corporations that are 
exempt from the prohibition on independent expenditures. The new rules 
are being incorporated into parts 100, 106, 109 and 114 of the existing 
regulations.
    Section 438(d) of Title 2, United States Code requires that any 
rules or regulations prescribed by the Commission to carry out the 
provisions of Title 2 of the United States Code be transmitted to the 
Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate 
30 legislative days before they are finally promulgated. These 
regulations were transmitted to Congress on June 30, 1995. Thirty 
legislative days expired in the House of Representatives on September 
21, 1995. Thirty legislative days expired in the Senate on September 8, 
1995.
    Announcement of Effective Date: 11 CFR 100.17, 100.22, 106.1(d), 
109.1(b)(1), (2) and (3), 114.2(b) and 114.10, as published at 60 FR 
35292 (July 6, 1995), are effective as of October 5, 1995.

    Dated: September 29, 1995.
Danny L. McDonald,
Chairman, Federal Election Commission.
[FR Doc. 95-24700 Filed 10-4-95; 8:45 am]
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