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Rulemaking

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

Conflict of Interest

A situation where a person or organization has competing professional or personal interests that could make it difficult to remain impartial. In this context, it refers to financial ties between those conducting or funding research and those affected by a rule.

Interested Person

Any individual, group, or organization that submits information, comments, or studies to a federal agency during the process of creating a new rule.

Public Docket

An official, publicly accessible file where government agencies keep all records, comments, and documents related to a particular proposed rule.

Federal Register

The official daily publication of the U.S. government that lists proposed and final regulations, public notices, and other presidential documents.

Regulatory Action

Steps taken by a government agency to create or enforce regulations that implement laws passed by Congress.