Federal Register

Federal Register is the official journal of the United States federal government. It contains government agency rules, proposed rules, and public notices. It is published daily, except on federal holidays. The final rules published in the Federal Register are ultimately reorganized by topic or subject matter and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), which is updated annually.

Overview

The Federal Register is compiled by the Office of the Federal Register (OFR) and is printed by the Government Publishing Office. There are no copyright restrictions on the Federal Register; as a work of the U.S. government, it is in the public domain.

Contents

The Federal Register provides a means for the government to announce to the public changes to government requirements, policies, and guidance.

• Rules and Regulations - These are federal laws that apply to everyone in the country. They are legally binding and must be followed.
• Proposed Rules - These are changes that the government is considering making to the rules and regulations. The public is invited to submit comments on these proposed changes.
• Notices - These are announcements that are not rules or proposed rules. They may include information about meetings, hearings, grant applications, and other activities.

Public Participation

The Federal Register is an important tool for the public to stay informed about their government and participate in the democratic process. The public can submit comments on proposed rules, attend meetings, apply for grants, and more.

See Also

• Code of Federal Regulations
• Government Publishing Office
• Office of the Federal Register

References

Federal Register Resources
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