Publication Title

Law Library Journal

Keywords

Administrative Procedure Act, U.S. agencies

Document Type

Article

Abstract

The federal administrative system is complex and contains ambiguities about what counts as an “agency,” and there is an amorphous border between regulations and guidance. The body of guidance documents (or nonlegislative rules) is growing, both in volume and in importance, and legal researchers should be aware of this important source of authority, as well as its unclear status.

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