# 10 CFR § 13.15: Ex parte contacts

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-13.15

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 CFR § 13.15
- **Heading:** Ex parte contacts
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 10—Energy > CHAPTER I—NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION > PART 13—ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES FOR FALSE CLAIMS AND STATEMENTS

## Text

No party or person (except employees of the ALJ's office) shall communicate in any way with the ALJ on any matter at issue in a case, unless on notice and opportunity for all parties to participate. This provision does not prohibit a person or party from inquiring about the status of a case or asking routine questions concerning administrative functions or procedures.

## Nearby sections

- [10 CFR § 2.3 § 2.3 Resolution of conflict.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-2.3.md)
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- [10 CFR § 7.22 § 7.22 Fiscal and administrative responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-7.22.md)
- [10 CFR § 9.5 § 9.5 Interpretations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-9.5.md)
- [10 CFR § 13.12 § 13.12 Notice of hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-13.12.md)
- [10 CFR § 13.14 § 13.14 Separation of functions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-13.14.md)
- [10 CFR § 13.15 § 13.15 Ex parte contacts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-13.15.md)
- [10 CFR § 13.20 § 13.20 Disclosure of documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-13.20.md)
- [10 CFR § 13.23 § 13.23 Subpoenas for attendance at hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-13.23.md)
- [10 CFR § 13.27 § 13.27 Computation of time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-13.27.md)
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- [10 CFR § 13.43 § 13.43 Collection of civil penalties and assessments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-13.43.md)

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