[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 121 (Friday, June 21, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 31823-31824]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-15792]



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FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION

11 CFR Parts 100, 110 and 114

[Notice 1996-12]


Candidate Debates and News Stories

AGENCY: Federal Election Commission.

ACTION: Final rule: Announcement of effective date.

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SUMMARY: On April 24, 1996, the Commission published the text of 
revised regulations governing candidate debates and news stories 
produced by cable television organizations. 61 FR 18049. These 
regulations implement portions of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 
1971, as amended. The Commission announces that these rules are 
effective as of June 21, 1996.

EFFECTIVE DATE: June 21, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Susan E. Propper, Assistant 
General Counsel, or Ms. Rosemary C. Smith, Senior Attorney, 999 E 
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20463, (202) 219-3690 or toll free (800) 
424-9530.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Today, the Commission is announcing the 
effective date of new regulations governing candidate debates and news 
stories produced by cable television organizations. The new rules are 
being incorporated into parts 100, 110 and 114 of the existing 
regulations.
    Section 438(d) of Title 2, United States Code, requires that any 
rule or regulation prescribed by the Commission to implement Title 2 of 
the United States Code be transmitted to the Speaker of the House of 
Representatives and the President of the Senate thirty legislative days 
prior to final promulgation. The revisions to 11 CFR 100.7(b)(2), 
100.8(b)(2), 110.13 and 114.4(f) were transmitted to Congress on April 
18, 1996. Thirty legislative days expired in the Senate on June 7, 1996 
and in the House of Representatives on June 10, 1996.

Announcement of Effective Date

    11 CFR 100.7(b)(2), 100.8(b)(2), 110.13 and 114.4(f), as published 
at 61 FR 18049 on April 24, 1996 are effective as of June 21, 1996.

    Dated: June 17, 1996.
Lee Ann Elliott,
Chairman, Federal Election Commission.
[FR Doc. 96-15792 Filed 6-20-96; 8:45 am]
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