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This bill requires federal agencies to publish an advance notice of proposed rule making (ANPRM) for "major rules" at least 90 days before issuing a formal proposed rule. A major rule is defined as a regulation that is likely to have a significant economic impact, such as imposing annual costs of $100 million or more, causing major price increases, or substantially affecting competition, employment, health, safety, or the environment. The advance notice must include a written statement describing the problem the rule aims to address, potential regulatory alternatives, and the legal authority for the rule. The agency must also solicit written feedback from interested parties and provide at least 30 days for public comment. However, the bill includes exceptions to this requirement, such as when publishing the advance notice would not serve the public interest, would be duplicative, would be impractical due to legal deadlines, or involves routine periodic rules. The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) has the authority to determine these exceptions, and its determinations cannot be challenged in court. The goal of this legislation is to increase transparency and public participation in the federal rulemaking process by giving stakeholders earlier insight into potential major regulations.

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