[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 175 (Thursday, September 10, 1998)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 48452]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-24272]


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FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION

11 CFR Parts 102, 103, and 106

[Notice 1998-14]


Prohibited and Excessive Contributions; ``Soft Money''

AGENCY: Federal Election Commission.

ACTION: Extension of Comment Period and Change of Public Hearing Date.

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SUMMARY: On July 13, 1998, the Federal Election Commission published 
proposed rules and announced a public hearing relating to funds 
received by party committees outside the prohibitions and limitations 
of the Federal Election Campaign Act, also known as ``soft money.'' 63 
FR 37721 (July 13, 1998). The Commission has extended the comment 
period until October 2, 1998. The Commission has also rescheduled the 
public hearing for October 21, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. so that all newly 
confirmed Commissioners may participate.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 2, 1998. The 
hearing will be held on October 21, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Persons wishing 
to testify must so indicate in their written comments.

ADDRESSES: All comments should be addressed to Susan E. Propper, 
Assistant General Counsel, and must be submitted in either written or 
electronic form. Written comments should be sent to the Federal 
Election Commission, 999 E Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20463.
    Faxed comments should be sent to (202) 219-3923, with printed copy 
follow up. Electronic mail comments should be sent to 
[email protected]. Commenters sending comments by electronic mail 
should include their full name and postal service address within the 
text of their comments. Electronic mail comments that do not contain 
the full name, electronic mail address and postal service address of 
the commenter will not be considered.
    The public hearing will be held in the Commission's public hearing 
room, 999 E Street, N.W., Washington, DC, Ninth Floor.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Susan E. Propper, Assistant 
General Counsel, or Paul Sanford, Staff Attorney, 999 E Street, N.W., 
Washington, D.C. 20463, (202) 694-1650 or (800) 424-9530.

    Dated: September 3, 1998.
Joan D. Aikens,
Chairman, Federal Election Commission.
[FR Doc. 98-24272 Filed 9-9-98; 8:45 am]
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