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7. Background: What Is An Interim Final Rule (IFR)?

Overview of Registration and Prior Notice Interim Final Rules

April 2004

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Background: What Is An Interim Final Rule (IFR)? - see text below    

Background: What Is An Interim Final Rule (IFR)?

  • An IFR is a final rule that has
    • the full force and effect of law
    • affected parties have an obligation to comply with its requirements

  • An IFR allows stakeholders to
    • submit comments during the public comment period on the areas requested in the interim final rule
    • The agency will consider timely comments before deciding whether to issue a revised final rule or confirm the interim final rule as final
    
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