Internet Access
How can I do online research in the Federal Register ?
Search the FR for documents in all issues from 1995 to present, at:
! [Link] 1994 FR documents are available in a separate database.
Browse the FR table of contents using the hyperlinks to retrieve documents in todays issue, or in any issue from 1998 to present, at:
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You can also view the FR TOC in either HTML or PDF.
Check Documents in the News for high profile and frequently requested FR documents, at:
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How can I do online research in the CFR ?
Visit [Link] and follow the links to:
! Search or Browse your choice of CFR titles and/or volumes using the tables of contents in any volume from 1997 to present: ! Retrieve CFR sections or subparts by citation in any volume from 1997 to present: ! Search the entire CFR by keyword in any current volume
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How can I be Sure my CFR Research is up to date?
Visit [Link] to:
! Check the LSA (List of CFR Sections Affected): Final changes to CFR sections in the last 12 months FR issues. Also lists proposed changes to CFR parts. ! Check Last Months List of CFR Parts Affected Final and proposed changes to CFR parts in last months FR issues. ! Check the Current List of CFR Parts Affected Final and proposed changes to CFR parts in this months FR issues. ! Check the List of CFR Parts Affected Today Final and proposed changes to CFR parts in todays FR. Use this service for daily monitoring.
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What other information on Federal Register publications and services is on the Web ?
To learn more about Office of the Federal Register publications and services, go to the National Archives and Records Administrations Federal Register home page:
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Rulemaking Process
How can the public participate in rulemaking ?
Citizens have a right to express their views before an agency adopts final rules Each Federal Register document tells you:
! Whether comments are requested ! How, when and where to comment
Writing effective comments?
! Type neatly and cite rulemaking by docket number and other identifying information (subject heading; FR cite) ! Include your name and address ! Follow directions -- agency may ask you to respond to specific questions or label comments with CFR parts or section numbers ! Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and substitute language for your requested changes
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Customer Service Information
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! FR/CFR, Presidential Documents, US Government Manual: 202/741-6000 ! Electronic and on-line services (voice): 202/741-6020 ! Privacy Act Compilation: 202/741-6064 ! Public Laws Update Services: 202/741-6043 ! TTY: 202/741-6086
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Call the Office of the Federal Register at 202 741-6010 to register for workshops. We offer workshops in Washington DC and in selected cities across the country. Look for announcements of dates and locations of future workshops:
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