Federal Agency Rulemaking Procedures Act

Summary

Federal Agency Rulemaking Procedures Act - Requires each Federal agency to include in the general notice of a proposed rule: (1) an explanation of the need for such rule; (2) a description and an economic impact analysis of each alternative regulatory or nonregulatory approach to such rule considered by the agency; and (3) a justification of the selection of such rule over such alternative proposals. Directs each agency: (1) to prepare for each proposed rule and alternative proposal an economic impact analysis which analyzes the compliance costs, economic effects, and reporting requirements of such rule and alternatives; and (2) to make such analysis available to the public. Requires the head of each agency to include in the publication of a final rule in the Federal Register a statement that such rule is clearly stated and does not conflict with or unnecessarily duplicate an existing rule. Directs each agency to prescribe rules designed to carry out the requirements of this Act. Establishes the Interagency Review Committee to review such rules and to report its findings to Congress. Directs each agency to: (1) review each of its rules within five years of the date such rule is prescribed and once every five years thereafter, to determine whether such rule should be amended or repeated; (2) publish each rule under review in the Federal Register to solicit public comments on such rule; and (3) publish a justification of the agency's determination. Requires each agency to publish in the Federal Register: (1) every two years, a listing of the regulatory priorities of such agency; and (2) at least twice a year, an agenda of the rules to be considered by such agency during that year. States that any person may file a petition for judicial review in a United States circuit court if any agency fails to comply with any procedural requirement of this Act.

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Timeline

1. 21 March 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 21 March 1979

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 21 March 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 21 March 1979

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• Rep. Broyhill, James T. [R-NC-10] · R · Sponsor
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