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S. 303 (101st)

Negotiated Rulemaking Act of 1990

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

31 January 1989

Last action

29 November 1990 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 101-648.

Sponsors

Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE]

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Source updated

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Summary

Negotiated Rulemaking Act of 1989 - Authorizes an agency to establish a negotiated rulemaking committee to develop and negotiate a proposed agency rule whenever the head of the agency determines that the use of the negotiated rulemaking procedure is in the public interest. Specifies guidelines for the head of the agency in making such determination. Authorizes an agency to use the services of a convener to assist the agency in: (1) identifying persons who will be significantly affected by a proposed rule; and (2) conducting discussions with such persons to identify the issues involved and to ascertain the feasibility and appropriateness of establishing such a committee. Requires the convener to report its findings to the agency, including the names of persons who are qualified and willing to represent the significant interests affected by the proposed rule. Requires the agency to publish in the Federal Register notice of its intention to form a negotiated rulemaking committee, including information about the rulemaking and the solicitation of comments about the proposal and membership on the committee. Authorizes persons who will be significantly affected by a proposed rule and who believe that their interests will not be adequately represented to apply for, or nominate another person for, membership on the committee. Requires the agency to provide a 30-day period for the submission of comments and applications. Authorizes the agency, after the consideration of such comments and applications, to establish a committee as an advisory committee pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Requires the agency to publish notice in the Federal Register if it decides not to establish a committee. Limits such committees to 25 members unless the agency head determines that a greater number is necessary. Sets forth procedures for the conduct of committees in the consideration of rule making proposals. Provides for the selection of a facilitator for committee negotiations. Requires the committee to report to the agency at the conclusion of negotiations, with a proposed rule or a report on the areas of consensus and disagreement. Provides for the termination of a committee. Authorizes an agency to employ, contract for, or use the services of Government employees as conveners and facilitators. Declares that any agency may consult with the Administrative Conference of the United States and other individuals and organizations for information and assistance in forming a negotiated rulemaking committee and conducting negotiations. Directs the Conference to maintain a roster of individuals qualified to act as conveners or facilitators. Requires the Conference to maintain data on negotiated rulemaking proceedings to assist agencies and other interested parties. Requires the Conference to review and analyze reports of committees and report to the Congress annually with recommendations on the negotiated rulemaking process. Authorizes the Conference to provide training in negotiated rulemaking processes to Federal personnel (and to private individuals on a reimbursable basis). Authorizes the Chairman of the Conference to pay, upon request of an agency head, all or part of the expenses of convening and conducting a negotiated rulemaking proceeding. Declares that any agency action pertaining to establishment of a negotiated rulemaking committee shall not be subject to judicial review. Authorizes appropriations to the Conference for FY 1990 through 1992.

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Timeline

  1. 31 January 1989

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 31 January 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 July 1989

    Reported

    Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 31 July 1989

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 187.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 31 July 1989

    Reported

    Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Glenn with amendments. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  6. 31 July 1989

    Reported

    Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Glenn with amendments. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  7. 1 August 1989

    Floor

    By Senator Glenn from Committee on Governmental Affairs filed written report. Report No. 101-97.

    Source: Floor

  8. 1 August 1989

    Committee

    By Senator Glenn from Committee on Governmental Affairs filed written report. Report No. 101-97.

    Source: Committee

  9. 3 August 1989

    Passed

    Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  10. 3 August 1989

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  11. 4 August 1989

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  12. 4 August 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  13. 4 August 1989

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  14. 14 August 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

    Source: Committee

  15. 1 May 1990

    Floor

    A similar measure H.R. 743 was laid on the table without objection.

    Source: Floor

  16. 1 May 1990

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  17. 1 May 1990

    Passed

    On passage Passed without objection.

    Source: Floor

  18. 1 May 1990

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.

    Source: Floor

  19. 1 May 1990

    Passed

    The House struck all after the enacting clause and inserted in lieu thereof the provisions of a similar measure H.R. 743. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  20. 1 May 1990

    Floor

    Considered by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

  21. 1 May 1990

    Floor

    Mr. Frank asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

    Source: Floor

  22. 1 May 1990

    Discharge

    Committee on Judiciary discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  23. 1 May 1990

    Committee

    Committee on Judiciary discharged.

    Source: Committee

  24. 2 May 1990

    Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and held at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

    Source: Floor

  25. 4 October 1990

    ResolvingDifferences

    Senate concurred in House amendment with amendments by Voice Vote.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  26. 4 October 1990

    NotUsed

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate concurred in House amendment with amendments by Voice Vote.

    Source: NotUsed

  27. 4 October 1990

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

  28. 7 October 1990

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  29. 22 October 1990

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  30. 22 October 1990

    Passed

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments to the House amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  31. 22 October 1990

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments to the House amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: NotUsed

  32. 22 October 1990

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  33. 22 October 1990

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. James demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules. Without objection a second was ordered.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  34. 22 October 1990

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Frank moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to the House amendment.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  35. 13 November 1990

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  36. 19 November 1990

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  37. 19 November 1990

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  38. 29 November 1990

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 101-648.

    Source: President

  39. 29 November 1990

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  40. 29 November 1990

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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  • Public Law (PDF)

    Public Law · EN · 30 November 1990

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  • Senate agreed to House amendment with amendment

    summary · EN · 4 October 1990

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  • Passed House amended

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  • Passed Senate amended

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 31 July 1989

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  • Introduced in Senate

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