United States Government Publishing Office publisher pbl distributor dst United States National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register author aut Government Organization text government publication eng FR Regulatory Information 2018_register executive 2018-03-24 article Proposed Rules D09002ee1c7e9fef1 D09002ee1c7ea0b23 United States Federal Election Commission originator org United States Government Agency or Subagency The Federal Election Commission requests comment on two alternative proposals to amend its regulations concerning disclaimers on public communications on the internet that contain express advocacy, solicit contributions, or are made by political committees. The Commission is undertaking this rulemaking in light of technological advances since the Commission last revised its rules governing internet disclaimers in 2006, and questions from the public about the application of those rules to internet communications. The Commission's goal is to promulgate a rule that in its text and interpretation recognizes the paramount importance of providing the public with the clearest disclosure of the payor or sponsor of these public communications on the internet. Both proposals are intended to give the American public easy access to information about the persons paying for and candidates authorizing these internet communications, pursuant to the Federal Election Campaign Act. Both proposals would continue to require disclaimers for certain internet communications, and both would allow certain internet communications to provide disclaimers through alternative technology. The proposals differ, however, in their approach. The Commission requests comment on all elements of both proposals. The two proposals need not be considered as fixed alternatives; commenters are encouraged to extract the best elements of each, or suggest improvements or alternatives, to help the Commission fashion the best possible rule. The Commission also requests comment on proposed changes to the definition of "public communication." The Commission has not made any final decisions on any of the issues or proposals presented in this rulemaking. 83 FR 12864 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2018-03-26/2018-06010 2018-06010 fr26mr18-7 6715-01-P Notice 2018-06 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2018-03-26/2018-06010 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-03-26/html/2018-06010.htm https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-03-26/pdf/2018-06010.pdf Elections Campaign Funds Political Committees and Parties 18 p. 12864 12881 83 FR 12864 Title 11 Part 100 11 CFR Part 100 Title 11 Part 110 11 CFR Part 110 Internet Communication Disclaimers and Definition of “Public Communication”; Federal Register Vol. 83, Issue PRORULE 2018-06010 FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION 2018-05-25 2018-06-27 Notice 2018-06 6715-01-P 2018-06010 Notice of proposed rulemaking.

The Federal Election Commission requests comment on two alternative proposals to amend its regulations concerning disclaimers on public communications on the internet that contain express advocacy, solicit contributions, or are made by political committees. The Commission is undertaking this rulemaking in light of technological advances since the Commission last revised its rules governing internet disclaimers in 2006, and questions from the public about the application of those rules to internet communications. The Commission's goal is to promulgate a rule that in its text and interpretation recognizes the paramount importance of providing the public with the clearest disclosure of the payor or sponsor of these public communications on the internet. Both proposals are intended to give the American public easy access to information about the persons paying for and candidates authorizing these internet communications, pursuant to the Federal Election Campaign Act. Both proposals would continue to require disclaimers for certain internet communications, and both would allow certain internet communications to provide disclaimers through alternative technology. The proposals differ, however, in their approach. The Commission requests comment on all elements of both proposals. The two proposals need not be considered as fixed alternatives; commenters are encouraged to extract the best elements of each, or suggest improvements or alternatives, to help the Commission fashion the best possible rule. The Commission also requests comment on proposed changes to the definition of "public communication." The Commission has not made any final decisions on any of the issues or proposals presented in this rulemaking.

Comments must be received on or before May 25, 2018. The Commission will hold a public hearing on this notice on June 27, 2018. Anyone wishing to testify at such a hearing must file timely written comments and must include in the written comments a request to testify. Mr. Neven F. Stipanovic, Acting Assistant General Counsel, or Ms. Jessica Selinkoff, Attorney, (202) 694-1650 or (800) 424-9530. Elections Campaign Funds Political Committees and Parties Internet Communication Disclaimers and Definition of Public Communication , DSCC.org fec.gov http://pandoraforbrands.com/insight/5-advertising-trends-from-the-2016-presidential-election http://sers.fec.gov/fosers/rulemaking.htm?pid=74739 http://sers.fec.gov/fosers/rulemaking.htm?pid=84652 http://sers.fec.gov/fosers/showpdf.htm?docid=354002 http://sers.fec.gov/fosers/showpdf.htm?docid=354341 http://sers.fec.gov/fosers/showpdf.htm?docid=354344 http://sers.fec.gov/fosers/showpdf.htm?docid=358468 http://sers.fec.gov/fosers/showpdf.htm?docid=358477 http://sers.fec.gov/fosers/showpdf.htm?docid=358480 http://sers.fec.gov/fosers/showpdf.htm?docid=358482 http://sers.fec.gov/fosers/showpdf.htm?docid=358484 http://sers.fec.gov/fosers/showpdf.htm?docid=358485 http://sers.fec.gov/fosers/showpdf.htm?docid=358487 http://sers.fec.gov/fosers/showpdf.htm?docid=358489 http://sers.fec.gov/fosers/showpdf.htm?docid=358493 http://sers.fec.gov/fosers/showpdf.htm?docid=358495 http://sers.fec.gov/fosers/showpdf.htm?docid=358496 http://sers.fec.gov/fosers/showpdf.htm?docid=358498 http://sers.fec.gov/fosers/showpdf.htm?docid=358499 http://sers.fec.gov/fosers/showpdf.htm?docid=358502 http://sers.fec.gov/fosers/showpdf.htm?docid=358503 http://sers.fec.gov/fosers/showpdf.htm?docid=358504 http://sers.fec.gov/fosers/showpdf.htm?docid=358505 http://sers.fec.gov/fosers/showpdf.htm?docid=358508 http://sers.fec.gov/fosers/showpdf.htm?docid=360063 http://sers.fec.gov/fosers/showpdf.htm?docid=360854 http://sers.fec.gov/fosers/showpdf.htm?docid=365826 http://sers.fec.gov/fosers/showpdf.htm?docid=371144 http://sers.fec.gov/fosers/showpdf.htm?docid=98749 http://sers.fec.gov/fosers/showpdf.htm?docid=98750 https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2013/06/an-update-on-facebook-ads/ https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2017/10/update-on-our-advertising-transparency-andauthenticity-efforts/ https://www.borrellassociates.com/industry-papers/free-summaries/borrell-2016-political-advertising-analysis-exec-sum-jan-2017-detail https://www.facebook.com/business/ads-guide https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00580100/?tab=about-committee https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/plain-language/bus41-dot-com-disclosures-information-about-online-advertising.pdf https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-politics-videogames/obama-buys-first-video-game-campaign-ads-idUSTRE49EAGL20081017 www.cnn.com/2015/05/29/politics/2016-presidential-campaigns-mobile-technology www.fec.gov/data/legal/advisory-opinions/ www.pewinternet.org/files/2015/03/PI_Smartphones_0401151.pdf www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702303812904577299820064048072 YouTube.com Vol. 83, no. 58 Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration 2018-03-26 continuing daily deposited born digital 256 p. Table of Contents: AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: KF70.A2 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2018-03-26 P0b002ee199c8e9ca 0097-6326 0042-1219 0364-1406 769-004-00000-9 000582072 f:fr26mr18 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2018-03-26 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-03-26/pdf/FR-2018-03-26.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-03-26/xml/FR-2018-03-26.xml fdlp 12849 13095 DGPO 2018-03-24 2024-06-01 FR-2018-03-26 machine generated eng FR FR-2018-03-26 83 58