Legal Reference Sources Subject Guide
Administrative Law
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Rules, regulations, and decisions of administrative agencies, both in the executive branch and independent agencies.
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
JK 416 .A3 (Ref)
The major codification of administrative law at the federal level. Includes all the general and permanent rules first published in the Federal Register by the Executive Department and agencies of the federal government. There are also a CFR index and finding aids for the set.
Federal Regulatory Directory
KF 5406 .A15 F4 13th 2008 (Cen. Ref. Desk)
"The go-to guide ... for the most authoritative, thorough, and efficient source of key information on agencies and regulations ... in the United States." Gives details on more than 100 federal agencies in all areas of regulation, e.g., economic, environmental, safety, health, etc. Includes historical background and trends, regulators' profiles, contact information on key personnel, and Internet sites.
"Regulations.gov is your source for all regulations (or rulemakings) issued by U.S. government agencies." On this site, you can find:
All federal regulations that are open for public comment (i.e., proposed rules) and closed for comment (i.e., final rules) as published in the Federal Register. Many federal agency notices published in the Federal Register. Additional supporting materials, public comments, and federal agency guidance and adjudications.
State of Michigan Michigan Administrative Code
KFM 4235 1979 .A225 (Ref)
Kept up to date with annual supplements. Selects from the Michigan Register what is of lasting value and codifies it.
Michigan Register
KFM 4235 1979 .A2252x (Ref)
In part, supplements the Michigan Administrative Code. Published monthly
The United States Code in contains the general and permanent laws of the United States. These are searchable and browsable. 1994 through 2000 plus Supplements.
This U.S. federal government source includes all the Executive rules, proposed rules, and regulations published on a given day. The Unified Agenda (Semiannual Regulatory Agenda) is available as a separate database. Coverage: 1994-present. Updated daily.
United States Federal Register
KF 70 .A2 Government Documents
Print copy of the online Federal Register. Published every weekday, except holidays.
"Municipal Code Corporation is a private sector host for City/County ordinances. We do not provide citizens with counsel, legal advice or research. If you are unable to locate the information you need by performing a keyword search on our site (see FAQ's), then you may need to contact your local City/County Clerk's office to obtain detailed information, specific to your area and needs."
Librarian's Comment: FRED is especially valuable for identifying legislation relevant to the regulatory agencies. Also highly authoritative (CQ Press) with user aides. Organized by subject plus name index.