Justice Department updates how it handles requests to change its rules
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The Department of Justice is adopting a new set of procedures for handling petitions. A petition is a formal request from an individual or a group asking the Department to create a new rule, change an existing one, or get rid of one.
Why it matters: This is primarily an administrative update meant to standardize how the Department processes formal requests from the public to change its regulations.
Who it affects
- Individuals or organizations that want to request changes to Department of Justice rules
This is a final rule from the Department of Justice; readers should consult the Federal Register for the full text before relying on it.
Agency: Justice Department,
Source: Federal Register — read the official document