Federal Agency Rulemaking – Article (Articles) (Agency Rulemaking)
Federal Agency Rulemaking is a critical process through which government agencies develop, implement, and enforce regulations that govern various sectors of society. This article explores the significance of rulemaking, the steps involved in the process, and its impact on policy and public welfare.
Table of Contents
Before the Proposed Rule
- What gives agencies the authority to issue regulations?
- How does an agency decide to begin rulemaking?
- When can the public learn that an agency plans to start a rulemaking?
- How does an agency involve the public in developing a proposed rule?
- What is the role of the President in developing a proposed rule?
The Proposed Rule
- What is the purpose of the proposed rule?
- How is the proposed rule structured?
- What is the time period for the public to submit comments?
- Why do agencies re‐open comments or issue multiple proposed rules?
- Do agencies have additional options for gathering public comments?
- Why should you consider submitting electronic comments?
Before the Final Rule
- How do public comments affect the final rule?
- What is the role of the President in developing a final rule?
The Final Rule
- How is the final rule structured?
- When do final rules go into effect?
- Can an agency issue a final rule without a publishing a proposed rule?
- What are interim final rules & direct final rules?
After the Final Rule
- How are final rules integrated into the Code of Federal Regulations?
- How is the Congress in involved in reviewing final rules?
- Does the regulatory process continue after rules are published?
- What are interpretive rules and policy statements?
- When do the courts get involved in rulemaking?
(Source: www.federalregister.gov) (Accessed: 10/5/24) (Download PDF Below)
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