Administrative Procedure Act (APA)

The Administrative Procedure Act (APA) is a U.S. law established in 1946 that governs how federal agencies create and enforce regulations. It aims to ensure transparency, public participation, and fairness in the rule-making process. The APA requires agencies to provide notice of proposed rules, allow public comments, and publish the final rules. Additionally, it outlines procedures for adjudications, meaning the resolution of disputes. Overall, the APA helps to hold agencies accountable and ensures that individuals and entities have a chance to influence regulations that affect them.