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• United States Code
• TITLE 5 - GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES
• PART I - THE AGENCIES GENERALLY
• CHAPTER 5 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
• SUBCHAPTER III - NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING PROCEDURE

      The purpose of this subchapter is to establish a framework for
    the conduct of negotiated rulemaking, consistent with section 553
    of this title, to encourage agencies to use the process when it
    enhances the informal rulemaking process. Nothing in this
    subchapter should be construed as an attempt to limit innovation
    and experimentation with the negotiated rulemaking process or with
    other innovative rulemaking procedures otherwise authorized by law.