Administrative Procedure Act

Question 1

How is]are informal agency rule-making procedures govened by the APA with regards ro the genral steps thst must be taken?

Answer 1

“Informal rulemaking proceedings are governed by section 4 of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), 5 U.S.C. §553, which requires that agencies provide (1) public notice in the Federal Register of proposed rulemaking actions, (2) an opportunity for the public to submit written comments, and (3) publication of final rules in the Federal Register accompanied by a concise statement of their basis and purpose. ”