Formal Rulemaking

Posted on August 16, 2005
 

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The APA describes two kinds of rulemaking--formal and informal. "Formal rulemaking" calls for trial-like, on-the-record proceeding. Most federal agencies, however, develop rules through "informal rulemaking."

 

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