Internet use for campaign activity; inquiry,

[Federal Register: January 7, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 5)]

[Proposed Rules]

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FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION

[Notice 2000-1]

11 CFR Parts 100, 102, 103, 104, 106, 107, 109, 110, 114, and 116

Use of the Internet for Campaign Activity

AGENCY: Federal Election Commission.

ACTION: Extension of comment period.

SUMMARY: On November 5, 1999, the Commission published a Notice of Inquiry inviting comments on the use of the Internet to conduct campaign activity. The Commission has extended the deadline for submitting comments until January 7, 2000.

DATES: Comments must be filedon or before January 7, 2000.

ADDRESSES: All comments should be addressed to Rosemary C. Smith, 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, NW, Washington, DC 20463. Faxed comments should be sent to (202) 219-3923, with printed copy follow up. Electronic mail comments should be sent to internetnoi@fec.gov, and should include the full name, electronic mail address and postal service address of the commenter. Additional information on electronic submission is provided below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rosemary C. Smith, Assistant General Counsel, or Paul Sanford, Staff Attorney, 999 E Street, NW, Washington, DC 20463, (202) 694-1650 or (800) 424-9530.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 5, 1999, the Commission published a Notice of Inquiry regarding the use of the Internet for campaign activity. 64 FR 60360 (Nov. 5, 1999). The November 5 Notice set forth a January 4, 2000 deadline for submission of comments. The Commission has decided to extend this comment period until January 7, 2000.

As indicated in the Notice of Inquiry, all comments should be addressed to Rosemary C. Smith, Assistant General Counsel, and must be submitted in either written or electronic form. Written comments should be sent to the Commission's postal service address: Federal Election Commission, 999 E Street, NW, Washington, DC 20463.

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Faxed comments should be sent to (202) 219-3923. Commenters submitting faxed comments should also submit a printed copy to the Commission's postal service address to ensure legibility. Comments may also be sent by electronic mail to internetnoi@fec.gov. Commenters sending comments by electronic mail should include their full name, electronic mail address and postal service address within the text of their comments. All comments, regardless of form, must be submitted by January 7, 2000.

Dated: January 3, 2000. Darryl R. Wold, Chairman, Federal Election Commission.

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