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Rulemaking Requirements

• The Rulemaking Process
  
  What is a rulemaking?
  
  What is a rule?
  
  What is the agency's authority to issue legislative rules?
  
  How does an agency identify the need for a rule?
  
  How does an agency determine the best solution to a problem?
  
  What are the legal requirements for the informal rulemaking process?
  
  May an agency supplement the APA requirements?
  
  What is the role of DOT, the President, and other executive branch agencies in the rulemaking process?
  
  What is the role of Congress in the rulemaking process?
  
  What is the role of the Courts in the rulemaking process?
  
  What actions that could affect regulated entities do agencies take after they issue legislative rules?
  
  How does an agency determine whether its rules are working effectively?
  
  How do I get information on, or notices about, rulemakings on which agencies are working?
  
  How do I submit comments to DOT on proposed rules?
  
  How do I prepare effective comments?
  
  

• Economic Values Used in Analyses
  
  Statistical Value of Life and Injuries
  
  Value of Time
  
  Unfunded Mandate Reform Act determinations
  
  

• Report on DOT Significant Rulemakings
  
  Information About Report
  
  Current Report
  
  Report by Operating Administration ("Mode")
  
  Past Reports
  
  Explanation of Information in Report
  
  

• Reports on Effects of DOT Rulemakings
  
  Information About Reports
  
  Generate Reports
  
  Effects Glossary
  
  

Rulemaking Dockets

• Guidance
  
  Information on Guidance
  
  Background
  
  Types
  
  Lists of Significant DOT Guidance Documents
  
  Public Feedback
  
  Public Complaints
  
  

• DOT Reviews of Existing Rules
  
  Information About DOT's Reviews of Existing Rules
  
  DOT's Review Plan
  
  DOT's Review Process
  
  DOT's List of Regulatory Reviews
  
  Retrospective Review and Analysis of Existing Rules
  
  

Regulatory Enforcement and Compliance Data

• Small Entities
  
  Information for Small Entities
  
  Effects of Rules on Small Entities
  
  Tools to Improve Participation in Rulemaking
  
  Rulemaking Requirements Concerning Small Entities
  
  Rights of Small Entities to Enforcement Fairness and Policy Against Retaliation
  
  Resources for Small Entities
  
  

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