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The document discusses the types of documents contained in the Rules and Regulations section of the Federal Register. This section contains final rules, interim rules, and other documents that relate to existing rules and regulations. Final rules generally amend the Code of Federal Regulations by adding, removing, or revising text. They finalize previously proposed rules or take final action without a prior proposed rule. Final rules generally take effect at least 30 days after publication.

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The document discusses the types of documents contained in the Rules and Regulations section of the Federal Register. This section contains final rules, interim rules, and other documents that relate to existing rules and regulations. Final rules generally amend the Code of Federal Regulations by adding, removing, or revising text. They finalize previously proposed rules or take final action without a prior proposed rule. Final rules generally take effect at least 30 days after publication.

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Rules and Regulations

What is the Rules and Regulations Section of the Federal Register ?


Contains documents with:
!Final legal effect !General applicability to the public

Most, but not all, rules amend the CFR and are codified in the annual revision The terms rules and regulations are used interchangeably in the Federal Register publication system

Rules and Regulations

What Types of Documents are in the Rules & Regulations Section ?


Final Rules Interim Final Rules Direct Final Rules Documents that relate to previous rules & regulations
Such as: ! Interpretive Rules and Policy Statements ! Withdrawal or Confirmation of rule, change to effective date ! Temporary Rules

Rules and Regulations: Final Rule

Final Rule
! Generally, to amend the CFR (by adding, removing or revising text)

Why is it issued? What does it make final?


! Finalizes a previously issued proposed rule OR ! Takes final action without a prior proposed rule (for good cause)

When is it effective?
! At least 30 days from date of publication, in most cases ! At least 60 days from date of publication for major rules ! On date of publication in response to emergency, or for other good cause shown

Rules and Regulations: Final Rule

Standard Preamble Headings & Captions


Headings Captions AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES:
e.g., Research and Special Programs Administration, DOT e.g., Final rule, Interim final rule brief what and why: the issues & rulemaking objectives effective dates; applicability and compliance dates; comment dates for interim and direct final rules docket info; mail/fax/e-mail for comments or objections Agency name, CFR title and part(s), docket info, subject matter

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:


name and number/e-mail of knowledgeable person at agency

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
main discussion of issues and rulemaking objectives and regulatory analyses

Rules and Regulations: Final Rule

Final Rule -- Preamble


Date caption: shows effective date and compliance date

Headings: Agency + Sub-agency CFR part(s) affected Docket No. and OMB Reg Info No. (RIN) Subject matter

Discussion of preceding Proposed Rule

Action caption

Summary describes the subject, need for, and intended effect of rule

Rules and Regulations: Final Rule

Final Rule Preamble


Response to comments on Proposed Rule

Basis and Purpose of rule: Economic and Regulatory Analyses

Rules and Regulations: Final Rule

Final Rule Amendments and Regulatory Text


Appear after the Supplementary Information section of the Preamble The List of Subjects for the rule and formal words of issuance always precede the amendments and regulatory text Numbered amendatory instructions specifically state how the CFR will be amended

Rules and Regulations: Final Rule

List of Subjects

Final Rule Amendments and Regulatory Text


Amendatory Instructions Words of Issuance

Regulatory Text

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