Regulatory Process
APA
Definition
Administrative Procedure Act. The 1946 federal law that governs how agencies develop and issue regulations, including requirements for public notice and comment.
Related Terms
NPRM
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. A public announcement by a federal agency of a proposed new regulation, published in the Federal Register to invite public comment.
Comment PeriodThe timeframe during which the public can submit written comments on a proposed federal rule. Typically 30 to 90 days.
Federal RegisterThe daily journal of the U.S. government, publishing proposed rules, final rules, executive orders, and other official documents from federal agencies.
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Common Questions
- What is a apa?
- Administrative Procedure Act. The 1946 federal law that governs how agencies develop and issue regulations, including requirements for public notice and comment.
- What terms are related to apa?
- Related terms include: NPRM, Comment Period, Federal Register. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for apa.