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Additional Resources
A Research Guide to the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations
Adapted from an article by retired federal law librarian Richard J. McKinney, this research guide provides an overview of the Federal Register and CFR, with in-text hyperlinking to mentioned resources.
Current Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions
This page from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is continuously updated to reflect current reports of the federal government's ongoing efforts related to regulatory reform.
Government in Ignorance of the Law--A Plea for Better Publication of Executive Legislation
This seminal article by Erwin N. Griswold, published in Harvard Law Review in 1934, was the driving force behind the establishment of the Federal Register.
How to Trace Federal Regulations: A Beginner's Guide (Library of Congress)
Federal regulations are rules created by agencies, boards, or commissions that carry the force of law. This research guide contains basic information on tracking the origins and history of federal rules.
List of CFR Sections Affected (GPO)
Access the current List of CFR Sections Affected from its official govinfo site.
Most Current Federal Register Day on the GPO Website
Access the current Federal Register day from its official federal website.
Most Current Content in the List of Sections Affected on the GPO Website
Access the most current List of Sections Affected from its official govinfo website.
Most Current Publication in the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents on the GPO Website
Access the most current Compilation of Presidential Documents from its official govinfo website.
Office of the Federal Register Blog
The official blog of the Federal Register, providing information on the Office's work.