Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

/ˈnoʊtɪs əv prəˈpoʊzd ˈruːlmæɪkɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A formal announcement by a government agency indicating its intention to issue a new regulation or amend an existing one, inviting public comment before finalization.
    The agency published a notice of proposed rulemaking to solicit feedback from stakeholders.

Forms

  • notice of proposed rulemaking

Commentary

Commonly abbreviated as NPRM, this notice is a critical step in administrative law ensuring transparency and public participation.

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