This guide identifies the basic
online and print resources used for researching federal administrative
law. All print resources mentioned are available at Capital University
's Law Library.
Code of Federal Regulations
The Code of Federal Regulations
publishes the final regulations of federal agencies. The arrangement
is by subject. The Code of Federal Regulations is published
annually.
- In Print: Law Stacks,
4 th floor, paper, most recent edition.
- Microfiche: First
floor, microfiche cabinet, 1938 through 2006.
- HeinOnline: Available
from 1938 forward.
- Online: http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html. Available in both text and PDF format, from 1996 forward. http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov
. The e-CFR is not the official version of the Code
of Federal Regulations . It is updated on a daily basis. The current
update status appears at the top of all e-CFR web pages.
List of Sections Affected
The List of CFR Sections Affected
lists proposed, new, and amended federal regulations that have been
published in the Federal Register since the most recent revision
date of the Code of Federal Regulations . It is arranged by title
and section of the Code of Federal Regulations . The List
of Sections Affected is published monthly.
- In Print: Law Stacks,
4 th floor. Most recent two years shelved next to the Code of Federal
Regulations.
- HeinOnline: Located
in the Federal Register Library, available from 1958 forward.
- Online: http://www.gpoaccess.gov/lsa/index.html
, available from 1997 forward. The site also includes
- List of CFR Parts
Affected Today : Lists the CFR parts affected by
changes appearing in most current issue Federal Register.
- Current List of
CFR Parts Affected : Lists the CFR parts affected
by changes since the last monthly issue of the LSA.
- Last Month's List
of CFR Parts Affected : Lists only the CFR parts
affected by changes during the last month.
Federal Register
The Federal Register
publishes proposed regulations, final regulations, executive orders, requests
for proposals and meeting notices. It is arranged by agency. The Federal
Register is published daily Monday through Friday.
- In Print: Law Stacks,
4 th floor. Most recent year shelved next to the Code of Federal Regulations
.
- Microfiche: First
floor, microfiche cabinet, 1936-2005.
- HeinOnline: Available
from 1936 forward.
- Online: http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/index.html
, available from 1994 forward.
Regulations.gov
Regulations.gov is the online source
for federal regulations from nearly 300 federal agencies. Search Regulations.gov
for proposed rules, final rules or Federal Register notices. Public comments
and supporting documents for proposed and final rules may be viewed on
this site.
Reg Map
For an overview of the rulemaking
process view the Reg Map on RegInfo.gov
Weekly Compilation
of Presidential Documents
The Weekly Compilation of Presidential
Documents has been replaced by the Daily Compilation of Presidential
Documents as of January 29, 2009. The Weekly Compilation of
Presidential Documents was the official publication of presidential
statements, messages, remarks, and other materials released by the White
House Press Secretary.
Daily Compilation of
Presidential Documents
The Daily Compilation of Presidential
Documents continues the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents
as of January 29, 2009. It is the official publication of presidential
statements, messages, remarks, and other materials released by the White
House Press Secretary.
U.S.
Government Manual
The United States Government
Manual is the official handbook of the federal government. It provides
comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial,
and executive branches. It includes information on quasi-official agencies,
international organizations in which the United States participates, and
boards, commissions, and committees.
- In Print: JK421 .A3,
Law Stacks, 3rd floor. Available in paper from 1960 forward.
- HeinOnline: Available
from 1935 forward.
- Online: http://www.gpoaccess.gov/gmanual/. Available to search from 1995-1996 forward, or to browse from 1997-1998
forward.