[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 251 (Monday, December 30, 1996)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 68688]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-33138]


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FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION

11 CFR Part 104

[Notice 1996--21]


Recordkeeping and Reporting by Political Committee: Best Efforts

AGENCY: Federal Election Commission.

ACTION: Extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: On October 9, 1996, the Federal Election Commission published 
a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking requesting comments on proposed changes 
to its regulations requiring treasurers of political committees to 
exercise best efforts to obtain and report the complete identification 
of each individual who contributes more than $200 per calendar year. 
The Commission has decided to extend the comment period until January 
31, 1997.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 31, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Comments must be made in writing and addressed to: Ms. Susan 
E. Propper, Assistant General Counsel, 999 E Street, N.W., Washington, 
D.C. 20463.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission has initiated a rulemaking to 
determine what changes should be made to its regulations at 11 CFR 
104.7(b) (1) and (3) in light of the recent court decision in 
Republican National Committee v. Federal Election Commission, 76 F.3d 
400 (D.C. Cir. 1996), petition for cert. filed, 65 U.S.L.W 3186 (U.S. 
Sept. 9, 1996) (No. 96-415). The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
indicated that the comment period ended on December 6, 1996. 61 F.R. 
52901 (Oct. 9, 1996). The Commission received several comments and one 
request to extend the comment period. The Commission notes that those 
who were engaged in general election activity or who are engaged in 
concluding their 1996 election activities may not have found it 
possible to submit timely comments. Accordingly, the Commission has 
concluded that it would be appropriate to extend the comment period 
until January 31, 1997 to allow commenters sufficient time to prepare 
their comments and suggestions.

    Dated: December 24, 1996.
Lee Ann Elliott,
Chairman, Federal Election Commission.
[FR Doc. 96-33138 Filed 12-27-96; 8:45 am]
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