AR 25-58 — Publishing In The Federal Register
AR 25-58 governs procedures and responsibilities for publishing certain Department of the Army policies, practices, and procedures in the Federal Register.
- Publication number: AR 25-58
- Title: PUBLISHING IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER
- Date: 08/07/2015
- Proponent: CIO
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 25-58 on armypubs.army.mil
It addresses regulatory review, recordkeeping, public comment, petitions, and the preparation and submission of proposed and adopted rule documents. It requires compliance statements, RMDA clearance, regulatory review, and specified submissions to Federal Register offices and Congress.
Topics covered
- Federal Register publication
- Public comment
- Rulemaking coordinators
- Regulatory review
- Rulemaking documents
- Unified Agenda
- Regulatory Plan
- Petitions
Questions and answers
What must be on file before a rule is issued?
No rule may be issued unless a statement is on file with RMDA from the proponent stating the rule has been evaluated under the provisions of this regulation. (paragraph 1-6)
What must accompany a regulation submitted for publishing?
When submitting a regulation for publishing to the Army Publishing Directorate, each proponent must include with the submission package a copy of RMDAs written clearance that the regulation has been processed through RMDA for publication in the FR or that it falls within one of the exempted categories (see para 2 5). (paragraph 1-7)
What must proponents do when reviewing existing regulations?
Proponents of Army regulations will participate in the regulatory process and adhere to the regulatory process as prescribed in this regulation when reviewing their existing publications. (paragraph 1-8)
What happens when a proposed rule cannot be finalized after the comment period?
If it is impractical for the proponent to finalize the rule after the comment period, because of extensive unresolved issues, the proponent will publish a document withdrawing the proposed rule. (paragraph 3-3)