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informal rulemaking

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A quick definition of informal rulemaking:

Informal rulemaking is a way that government agencies make rules. It's also called notice-and-comment rulemaking. The government has to follow certain steps when they make rules this way. First, they have to tell people about the rule they want to make. Then, people can give their opinions about the rule in writing. The government has to read these opinions and think about them before they make the final rule. After they make the final rule, they have to explain why they made it. The final rule is published in a special book called the Federal Register.

A more thorough explanation:

Informal rulemaking, also known as notice-and-comment rulemaking, is the most common process used by administrative agencies to create rules. This process is outlined in the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) and is used when formal rulemaking is not required.

When an administrative agency wants to create a rule through informal rulemaking, they must follow certain procedures:

  • The agency must publish a general notice of the proposed rulemaking.
  • Interested persons must be given the opportunity to submit written comments, which the agency must consider.
  • The agency must give individuals at least 30 days to comment on the proposed rule.
  • Before publishing the final rule, the agency must issue a concise general statement of their basis and purpose.
  • The final rules must be published in the Federal Register.

Let's say the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wants to create a new rule about air pollution. They would first publish a notice in the Federal Register about the proposed rule. Interested persons, such as environmental groups or businesses, would then have the opportunity to submit written comments about the proposed rule. The EPA would consider these comments before publishing the final rule, along with a statement explaining the basis and purpose of the rule.

This example illustrates how the procedural requirements for informal rulemaking work in practice. By allowing interested parties to provide feedback, the agency can create a rule that takes into account different perspectives and concerns.

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dasfi0990ut1
18:32
@fedclerkhopeful: did u get that uCHI A?
dasfi0990ut1
18:32
miss ya, worried about u (llama)
fedclerkhopeful
18:33
nope I got the WL
dasfi0990ut1
18:33
fk this cycle.
fedclerkhopeful
18:33
still prolly set on reapplying unless SLS comes in clutch
dasfi0990ut1
18:34
Good on you! LS will always be there. I hope either way it works out- IK it will! Keep ya head up!
fedclerkhopeful
18:34
thank you :)
18:35
is the 50~70% conversion rate for Cornell ii accurate?
dasfi0990ut1
18:35
:)
fedclerkhopeful
18:35
yep
[] ararara
18:36
@fedclerkhopeful: what are your goals?
[] ararara
18:38
You remind me of a friend of mine from back in the day. They came in at the top of their class at a T14 but reapplied before doing this to get HYS. They still didn't get it the second time with perfect stats. That stuff is competitive and what does it matter anyway? Just saying!
18:42
Sometimes I’m like yeah i could work for five years and get into Harvard but that’s sooo much work
18:42
No thank you!
dasfi0990ut1
18:43
@dubiously: same. in 5 years ill either be in prison for fraud or retired in the caymen islands
18:43
This white boy don’t miss u would swear u saw Luka
fedclerkhopeful
19:10
@ararara: appellate clerkship and then civil liberties law
fedclerkhopeful
19:11
And yes, I have near perfect stats and would regret going to a lower tier school when reapplying is a viable option
omelette
19:12
lower tier and its mfing cornell
[] ararara
19:27
Haha didn't realize you were admitted at Cornell not why I'm saying this haha. I've also seen a few people get H and one person get Y the second time around. Hopefully things just work out now but if it doesn't go your way the second time don't worry ✌️ you 🫵 are amazing! For the record though my housemate's friend who graduated from Cornell has an appellate clerkship.
[] ararara
19:28
@dubiously: 💀😵👻
when do we think FSU and UF will have all decisions out
19:37
I know a guy who got an appellate clerkship out of a regional t100. He’s old now but still
dasfi0990ut1
19:43
@dubiously: was it Kansas by chance?
19:44
Of course. Kansas is an appellate clerkship powerhouse
dasfi0990ut1
19:45
KS to the T14 by 2028!
[] ararara
19:47
@FumblingRightfulLemur: I would look back at last cycle ✌️❤️ but also actually wouldn't even pay attention that's usually when it happens haha
rosythecat
20:53
@ararara: your cycle was insane holy hell
rosythecat
20:53
W
Steel2Law1997
20:56
anybody got any tips/stories of going from WL to A?
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