Rulemaking Requirements 2012
Rulemaking requirements manual authored by Neil Eisner.
Executive Orders
Executive Order 13175
Executive Order 13175 on Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments (2000)
Indian Tribal Governments
Executive Order 13175 sets forth principles and criteria to which agencies must adhere in policymaking that has tribal implications. These include respecting Indian tribal self-government and sovereignty, consulting with tribal officials on the need for Federal standards, and providing "the maximum administrative discretion possible" where Indian tribal governments administer Federal statutes and regulations.
Guidance on Implementing EO 13132 on Federalism
This OMB memorandum provides guidance on implementing Executive Order 13132 on Federalism.
Background on Guidance
Background information on DOT guidance documents.
Federalism
Federal agencies are required to consult with State and local governments and consider the impacts of their rulemakings on them when rulemaking actions have federalism implications.