[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] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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] BILLING CODE 6715-01-P