Agency Rulemaking
/ˈeɪdʒənsi ˈruːlˌmeɪkɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The process by which administrative agencies formulate, amend, or repeal rules and regulations to implement statutes.
Agency rulemaking establishes binding regulations that guide industry compliance.
- (n.) A procedure governed by statutes like the Administrative Procedure Act that requires public notice, comment, and finalization of agency rules.
Notice and comment is a fundamental step in agency rulemaking under the APA.
Forms
- agency rulemaking
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Commentary
Agency rulemaking is a critical administrative law function differentiating binding legislative rules from interpretive guidance; drafters should note procedural requirements vary depending on the type of rulemaking.
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