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Rulemaking

The process by which federal government agencies create, amend, or repeal regulations, which are rules that have the force of law.

Guidance

Official statements from government agencies that explain policies or interpret laws, but are not intended to have the same legal force as a formal rule.

Major Guidance

Guidance identified by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) as likely to have a significant economic impact, increase costs, or affect competition, public health, or U.S. business competitiveness, or to represent a new policy interpretation.

Major Rule

A rule identified by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) as likely to have an annual economic effect of $100 million or more, significantly increase costs, or negatively impact competition, employment, or public safety, or raise novel legal issues.

Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA)

A powerful office within the U.S. Office of Management and Budget that reviews proposed federal regulations and paperwork requirements from other agencies.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)

A formal public announcement by a federal agency that it plans to create a new rule, seeking comments and input from the public before finalizing the rule.