(a) Ex parte communications with the ALJ or his or her staff are prohibited in accordance with 5 U.S.C. § 554(d).

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(b) This section does not prohibit ex parte inquiries concerning case status or procedural requirements, unless the inquiry involves an area of controversy in the hearing process.