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Final Rule

Section 02: Regulatory Vocabulary

Definition

The regulatory document published by the FAA in the Federal Register that adopts a new regulation or amendment to an existing regulation after consideration of public comments received on the NPRM. A final rule includes the FAA's response to significant comments, any changes from the proposed rule, the effective date, and (where applicable) a compliance date. Once the effective date passes, the final rule has the force of law.

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Primary Sources

5 U.S.C. § 553(c)-(d), Final Rule RequirementsFAA

The APA requirements for publication of final rules.

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