When May an Agency Claim an Exemption from Rule Making

question 63

Essay

When may an agency claim an exemption from rule making requirements on the basis that public notice and comment procedures are "impracticable,unnecessary,or contrary to the public interest," and what steps must be taken to exercise the exemption?

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Definitions:

Monetary Multiplier

A mechanism that describes the increase in aggregate production and income that results from an injection of spending.

Secondary Reserves

Assets that are not immediately liquid but can be quickly converted into cash without significant loss, serving as a secondary buffer for financial institutions.

Legal Reserve Requirement

The minimum amount of reserves a financial institution must hold against deposits, as mandated by regulatory authorities, to ensure liquidity.

Federal Reserve District Banks

The 12 regional banks in the Federal Reserve System of the United States, each responsible for implementing the nation's monetary policy in its region.