The APA Requires Informal Rule Making When an Enabling Statute

question 74

True/False

The APA requires informal rule making when an enabling statute or some other legislation requires that all regulations or rules be enacted by an agency as part of a formal hearing process that includes a complete transcript.

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Definitions:

Infrastructure Repairs

The process of fixing and restoring essential public facilities and systems, such as roads, bridges, and water supply systems.

Bureaucracy

A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives, often characterized by specialized functions, hierarchy, and rules.

Appeals Process

The procedure for seeking a higher court's review of a lower court's decision in hopes of reversing or modifying the judgment.

Civil Servants

Employees who work for government departments or agencies, typically not in a political position.