- UNITED STATES CODE
- TITLE 5 - GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES
- PART I - THE AGENCIES GENERALLY
- CHAPTER 5 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
- SUBCHAPTER III - NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING PROCEDURE
- CHAPTER 5 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
- PART I - THE AGENCIES GENERALLY
- TITLE 5 - GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES
§ 561. Purpose
The purpose of this subchapter is to establish a framework for the conduct of negotiated rulemaking, consistent with section 553 of this title, to encourage agencies to use the process when it enhances the informal rulemaking process. Nothing in this subchapter should be construed as an attempt to limit innovation and experimentation with the negotiated rulemaking process or with other innovative rulemaking procedures otherwise authorized by law.
