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Administrative Procedure Act (APA)

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A quick definition of Administrative Procedure Act (APA):

The Administrative Procedure Act (APA) is a law that tells the government how to make rules and regulations. It helps make sure that the government is fair and transparent when making decisions that affect people. The APA also gives people the right to participate in the decision-making process by allowing them to comment on proposed rules and regulations. This law is important because it helps protect people's rights and ensures that the government is accountable to the public.

A more thorough explanation:

The Administrative Procedure Act (APA) is a federal law that governs the way administrative agencies of the federal government operate. It was enacted in 1946 and has been amended several times since then. The APA sets out the procedures that agencies must follow when making rules, conducting investigations, and adjudicating disputes.

For example, if the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wants to create a new regulation to limit air pollution, it must follow the procedures set out in the APA. This includes publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register, allowing for public comment, and holding public hearings if necessary. The EPA must also provide a reasoned explanation for its decision to adopt the new regulation.

The APA also provides for judicial review of agency actions. If a person or organization is adversely affected by an agency decision, they can challenge that decision in court. The court will review the decision to ensure that the agency followed the procedures set out in the APA and that its decision was not arbitrary or capricious.

Overall, the APA is an important law that helps ensure that federal agencies operate in a transparent and accountable manner.

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babycat
16:00
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shaquilleoatmeal
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shaquilleoatmeal
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shaquilleoatmeal
16:04
appreciate the non wink since you didn't appreciate it them then lol
babycat
16:06
I'll do it for you ;)
16:06
Tough to justify attending a law school where the admissions office does epic resistance political commentary at the info session
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
16:07
making me feel jealous here wow, I am about to go taste test a bunch of deserts for our baby shower this weekend.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
16:07
@milktoast: what school got political at an info session?
shaquilleoatmeal
16:11
nothin to be jealous about, i've been trying to slide into babycats dms but shes got a long line I guess I gotta wait in to see if I can get in lmao
babycat
16:11
omg if you get into ASU they give you travel expense reimbursement to go there for a visit. does anyone know which other schools do this? I'd love to get a comped vacation
shaquilleoatmeal
16:12
think BU gives you $300 or somethin
ClassyPleasantHeron
16:12
Where is ASU getting this kind of $$$ from? They waive CAS fees too.
babycat
16:13
@shaquilleoatmeal: yeah but then you have to go to Boston :(
shaquilleoatmeal
16:14
uva too
shaquilleoatmeal
16:14
whats wrong w boston ;(
GOT PROMOTED YAY how do i tell law schools abt this?
like do i type up and separate doc and send as an attachment? how much do i write?
shaquilleoatmeal
16:15
@jackfrost11770: LFGGGG
TYYYYYY
shaquilleoatmeal
16:16
do any of your schools have updated sections in the portal? If so, i'd upload there, if not email. Small paragraph should do it id think
1a2b3c4d26z
16:16
Who wanna play some operation metro later on
1a2b3c4d26z
16:16
Congrats jack!
thank you!!
babycat
16:16
@jackfrost11770: personally I would submit an updated resume reflecting the new position instead of a paragraph but idk what SOP is
getting a bacon egg and cheese in celebration
1a2b3c4d26z
16:18
lfg baby you earned that
babycat
16:20
also congrats!! big win
initiallaw
16:23
congrats!!
:D
the big W is that i get reimbursed for travel now thank GOD
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