The Special Counsel is authorized to issue advisory opinions only about political activity of state or local officers and employees (under title 5 of the United States Code, at chapter 15), and political activity of Federal officers and employees (under title 5 of the United States Code, at chapter 73, subchapter III). A person can seek an advisory opinion from OSC by any of the following methods:

1. (a) By phone, at: (800) 854-2824 (toll-free), or (202) 653-7143 (in the Washington, DC area);
2. (b) By mail, to: Office of Special Counsel, Hatch Act Unit, 1730 M Street NW., Suite 218, Washington, DC 20036-4505;
3. (c) By fax, to: (202) 653-5151; or
4. (d) By e-mail, to: hatchact@osc.gov.

[68 FR 66697, Nov. 28, 2003]