After reviewing comments from the public in response to an NOI, or as the first step in the rulemaking process, the FCC may issue an NPRM containing proposed changes to the FCC's rules and requesting public comment on these proposals. All NPRMs must include statements describing in detail the impact of the proposed rules change on small business.
FERC proposal issued with the intent of changing or establishing a FERC rule.
Proposed rules in NPRM or ANPRM form are submitted by federal agencies in public dockets so that interested parties can comment on the rules agencies are formulating before a final rule is passed.
a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission document outlining proposed rules and soliciting comments from affected parties.
The document an agency issues and publishes in the FR that describes and solicits comments on a proposed regulatory action.
Announcement in the Federal Register of proposed regulations with explanation and a specified period during which public comment is invited.
An announcement published in the Federal Register of proposed new regulations or modifications to existing regulations; the first stage in the process of creating or modifying regulations.
A document that describes and explains regulations that the Federal Government proposes to adopt at some future date, and invites interested parties to submit comments related to them. These comments can then be used in developing a final regulation.
A notice of proposed rulemaking or NPRM is issued by law when a regulatory agency of the United States Federal Government wishes to add, remove, or change a rule (or regulation) as part of the rulemaking process.
