Is the Federal Register the official print version?

It is not an official legal edition of the Federal Register, and does not replace the official print version or the official electronic version on GPO’s govinfo.gov. The documents posted on this site are XML renditions of published Federal Register documents.

Is the daily Federal Register a legal notice?

Until the ACFR grants it official status, the XML rendition of the daily Federal Register on FederalRegister.gov does not provide legal notice to the public or judicial notice to the courts.

Where can I find the Federal Register documents?

The documents posted on this site are XML renditions of published Federal Register documents. Each document posted on the site includes a link to the corresponding official PDF file on govinfo.gov.

Are there Reader Aids in the Federal Register?

Reader Aids information is not published in the Federal Register. Increase your understanding of the Federal Register eco-system and improve your FederalRegister.gov skills with these helpful, unofficial educational articles and videos. See more of our reader aids here . Welcome to the updated FederalRegister.gov!

Is the daily Federal Register a legal resource?

This prototype edition of the daily Federal Register on FederalRegister.gov will remain an unofficial informational resource until the Administrative Committee of the Federal Register (ACFR) issues a regulation granting it official legal status.

Is the Federal Register an ACFR sanctioned publication?

The OFR/GPO partnership is committed to presenting accurate and reliable regulatory information on FederalRegister.gov with the objective of establishing the XML-based Federal Register as an ACFR-sanctioned publication in the future.