[Federal Register: November 2, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 211)]
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FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION

[Notice 1999--21]

11 CFR Parts 100 and 114

 
Definition of ``Member'' of a Membership Organization

AGENCY: Federal Election Commission.

ACTION: Final rule; announcement of effective date.

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SUMMARY: On July 30, 1999, the Commission published the text of revised 
regulations defining who qualifies as a ``member'' of a membership 
organization for purposes of the Federal Election Campaign Act. 64 FR 
41266. The Commission announces that these rules are effective as of 
November 2, 1999.

EFFECTIVE DATE: November 2, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Rosemary C. Smith, Acting 
Assistant General Counsel, or Ms. Rita A. Reimer, Attorney, 999 E 
Street, NW, Washington, DC 20463, (202) 694-1650 or toll free (800) 
424-9530.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission is announcing the effective 
date of revised regulations at 11 CFR 100.8(b)(4), 100.8(b)(4)(iv), and 
114.1(e), defining who qualifies as a ``member'' of a membership 
organization. The revisions largely address the internal 
characteristics of an organization that, when coupled with certain 
financial or organizational attachments, are sufficient to confer 
membership status.
    Section 438(d) of Title 2, United States Code, requires that any 
rules or regulations prescribed by the Commission to implement Title 2 
of the United States Code be transmitted to the Speaker of the House of 
Representatives and the President of the Senate thirty legislative days 
prior to final promulgation. These revisions were transmitted to 
Congress on July 27, 1999. Thirty legislative days expired in the 
Senate on October 12, 1999, and in the House of Representatives on 
October 18, 1999.
    Announcement of Effective Date: Revised 11 CFR 100.8(b)(4), 
100.8(b)(4)(iv), and 114.1(e), as published at 64 FR 41266 (July 30, 
1999), are effective as of November 2, 1999.

    Dated: October 27, 1999.
Scott E. Thomas,
Chairman, Federal Election Commission.
[FR Doc. 99-28475 Filed 11-1-99; 8:45 am]
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