Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Federal Register?

Published by the Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents. It is updated daily and is published Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

Is FederalRegister.com a government website?

No. FederalRegister.com is owned, managed, and maintained by Citation Technologies, the company that brought CyberRegs to the environmental, health and safety industry.

Can’t you get in trouble by publishing someone else’s work?

There are no copyright restrictions on the Federal Register as it is a work of the U.S. government. It is public information and not subject to copyright rules.

How accurate are documents on FederalRegister.com?

Everything comes from the US Government. This is the exact same information that is posted on a number of free government website. The only difference is the user interface and productivity tools we provide.

How often do you update the website?

FederalRegister.com documents are updated every business day, except Federal holidays.

What types of information can I find in the Federal Register?

• Grant information
• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
• Greenhouse Gas information
• Biodiesel information

What are CFRs?

The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government. It is divided into 50 titles that represent broad areas subject to Federal regulation. Each volume of the CFR is updated once each calendar year and is issued on a quarterly basis.

How are Federal Register articles cited?

Citations from the Federal Register are [volume] FR [page number] ([date]), e.g., 65 FR 741 (2000-10-01)

Why are we allowing you and your colleagues to use our Federal Register search engine and CyberRegs' tools?

We want to demonstrate that CyberRegs is the only regulatory document provider that has what it takes to make a positive impact in your daily workflow. Regulatory research and change management is a way of life for the EHS professional but by utilizing CyberRegs' toolset you can create value.

Can other members of my organization join?

We encourage companies to participate so you can take advantage of all the collaborative aspects of FederalRegister.com. Currently, company access is limited to 10 users.