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formal rulemaking

formal rulemaking : rulemaking by a government agency that is on the record after an opportunity for an agency hearing in accordance with the formal procedures set forth in sections 556 and 557 of the Administrative Procedure Act compare informal rulemaking NOTE: Formal rulemaking is usually only done where specifically required by the legislation mandating the agency action. ...

informal rulemaking

informal rulemaking : rulemaking by a government agency in accordance with the provisions of section 553 of the Administrative Procedure Act called also notice-and-comment rulemaking compare formal rulemaking NOTE: Section 553 requires that prior to the promulgation of a proposed rule notice of the rule or of the issues involved must be published in the Federal Register, followed by a period during which interested persons may submit data, views, comments, or arguments. ...

rulemaking

rulemaking : the making of rules ;specif : the quasi-legislative formulation of rules (as regulations) by an administrative agency that must be carried out in line with procedure prescribed by statute (as the Administrative Procedure Act) [issued a notice of proposed ] see also formal rulemaking, informal rulemaking rulemaking adj ...

notice-and-comment rulemaking

notice-and-comment rulemaking : informal rulemaking ...

formal

formal 1 : relating to or involving outward form, structure, or arrangement rather than content [a defect in the pleadings] 2 : requiring special or established solemnities or formalities esp. in order to be effective or valid under the law [received notice] [a criminal charge] 3 : being such only as a matter of form : nominal [a party to a lawsuit] ...

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Formal Rulemaking - Law Dictionary Search Results