Administrative Law Research

Regulations.gov

• An online clearinghouse for multi-agency materials related to rulemakings (includes proposed rules and final rules, notices, public comments, and supporting and related materials) and an official online comment system.
• Search all documents by entering a keyword, title, identification number (docket number, RIN), or other term in the homepage search area. Narrow results with onscreen filters. Advanced search allows narrowing by document type, agency, etc.
• Tips for Submitting Effective Comments

A docket folder is a collection of documents related to a rulemaking or other action.

The docket folder may contain:

• One or more Federal Register documents (Rules and Notices)
• Materials specifically referenced in those documents (such as environmental impact statements, economic analyses, etc.)
• Public comments
• Applications, Petitions or Adjudication documents
• Other documents used by decision makers

(From Regulations.gov FAQ)

Regulation Room is designed and operated by the Cornell eRulemaking Initiative (CeRI) and hosted by the Legal Information Institute (LII). The site provides an online environment for people and groups to learn about, discuss, and react to selected rules(regulations) proposed by federal agencies. It expands the types of public input available to agencies in the rulemaking process, while serving as a teaching and research platform. 

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