Executive Order 12866

5 USC 561-570a

5 USC 701-706

Increasing Openess in the Rulemaking Process - Improving Electronic Dockets

Plain Language

We are expected to write in plain language. To provide information to the public as well as people throughout DOT with respect to this responsibility, we have prepared this web page. It contains links to  documents with helpful information concerning plain language.

Federalism

Federal agencies are required to consult with State and local governments and consider the impacts of their rulemakings on them when rulemaking actions have federalism implications. 

Small Entities

This section of our Web site is particularly intended to provide small entities with information to help them effectively participate in DOT's rulemaking process and implement any final rules that apply to them. 

Other Regulatory Links

This site provides links to other sites that may be useful to those interested in DOT's regulatory activities.

Economic Values Used in Analyses

Economic analyses are required for all proposed (including advance notices of proposed rulemaking) and final rulemaking actions, not just for major or economically significant rulemakings. The DOT uses the following values to prepare its economic analyses.

Rulemaking Requirements

The document is a summary of the requirements imposed on DOT as it implements its responsibilities for rulemaking. This document was originally prepared for DOT professionals who are involved in the rulemaking process.