§2992b–1 Additional Requirements Applicable to Rulemaking

Summary

Make the regular federal rulemaking procedures apply when creating or running any program that gives loans, grants, benefits, or contracts under this part, except where the rules below change those procedures. Interpretive rules (rules that explain laws) and general statements of policy (broad guidance) that are proposed under this part or that only apply to its programs cannot use certain shortcuts that skip notice and public procedure. For most other rules, agencies must give notice and a chance to comment. The Secretary can skip notice and comment only for good cause, must say so in the rule, and must briefly explain why notice would harm the public interest or interfere with running the program. No rule or policy that applies only to these programs can take effect until 30 days after it is published. Each rule or policy must show the specific law that gives the agency authority after every section or similar part. If a new law makes a rule or policy needed, the Secretary must issue it within 180 days of that law. When a rule or policy is published, the agency must send a copy to the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate.