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      Comments sought regarding proposed definitions of terms relating to internet communications

FEC Record: RegulationsComments sought regarding proposed definitions of terms relating to internet communicationsDecember 9, 2022 On December 9, 2022, the Commission published a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Federal Register at 87 Fed. Reg. 75518 that seeks additional public comment on previously proposed rules that would modernize the agency’s regulations. On November 2, 2016, the Commission published its proposed rules in a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). On September 8, 2022, the Commission published a Request for Additional Comment soliciting updated information regarding electronic payment processing, newer electronic payment technologies, and contributions made via prepaid cards, to ensure that its understanding of the relevant technologies and associated practices in these areas is up to date. The Commission received several public comments in response to that request. Now the Commission seeks comments on whether its definition of “public communication” should also include internet communications that are “promoted for a fee” on another person’s website, digital device, application, or advertising platform. The Commission also seeks comments concerning whether “internet public communications,” a new defined term which appears at new 11 CFR 110.11(c)(5)(i), should include public communications “promoted for a fee” on another person’s website, digital device, application, or advertising platform. Public comments must be submitted by January 9, 2023. Commenters are encouraged to submit comments electronically (reference REG 2013-01) via the Commission’s website. Resources Federal Register noticeCommission consideration of Supplemental Notice of Proposed RulemakingFEC Searchable Electronic Rulemaking System
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          Paul StoetzerSr. Communications Specialist


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