Statutes, regulations, rules and constitutions
How to cite the Federal Register
Cite a Federal Register document by volume, “Fed. Reg.”, first page and any pinpoint, then the full date in parentheses.
Give the full date because the Register is published every business day; put the rule’s or notice’s name in front when it helps the reader.
12 real examples
Each citation is printed as the book prints it, from an authority the book checked against its source.
Certification of Amendment to the Constitution of the United States Relating to Compensation of Members of Congress, 57 Fed. Reg. 21187 (May 19, 1992).
The authority
- Certification of Amendment to the Constitution of the United States Relating to Compensation of Members of Congress (Archivist of the United States (Don W. Wilson); National Archives and Records Administration, May 19, 1992)Source (govinfo.gov)
Where the book teaches this
Non-Compete Clause Rule, 88 Fed. Reg. 3482 (Jan. 19, 2023) (proposed rule).
The authority
- Non-Compete Clause Rule (Federal Trade Commission, Jan. 19, 2023)Source (govinfo.gov)
Where the book teaches this
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities and Public Accommodations, 75 Fed. Reg. 43460 (July 26, 2010) (advance notice of proposed rulemaking).
The authority
- Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities and Public Accommodations (Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, July 26, 2010)Source (govinfo.gov)
Where the book teaches this
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities, 89 Fed. Reg. 31320 (Apr. 24, 2024) (final rule), RIN 1190-AA79.
The authority
- Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities (Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Apr. 24, 2024)Source (govinfo.gov)
Where the book teaches this
Extension of Compliance Dates for Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities, 91 Fed. Reg. 20902, 20908 (Apr. 20, 2026) (interim final rule) (preamble).
The authority
- Extension of Compliance Dates for Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities (Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Apr. 20, 2026)Source (govinfo.gov)
Where the book teaches this
Removal of National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations, 90 Fed. Reg. 11221 (Mar. 5, 2025) (correction).
The authority
- Removal of National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations (Council on Environmental Quality, Mar. 5, 2025)Source (govinfo.gov)
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Exec. Order No. 14192, 90 Fed. Reg. 9065 (Feb. 6, 2025).
The authority
- Exec. Order No. 14192 (President, Feb. 6, 2025)Source (govinfo.gov)
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SSR 16-3p, 82 Fed. Reg. 49462 (Oct. 25, 2017).
The authority
- SSR 16-3p (Social Security Administration, Oct. 25, 2017)Source (govinfo.gov)
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Office of Mgmt. & Budget, Final Bulletin for Agency Good Guidance Practices, 72 Fed. Reg. 3432 (Jan. 25, 2007) (final bulletin).
The authority
- Final Bulletin for Agency Good Guidance Practices (Office of Management and Budget, Jan. 25, 2007)Source (govinfo.gov)
Where the book teaches this
Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts, 91 Fed. Reg. 24088 (May 4, 2026) (notice).
The authority
- Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts (U.S. Sentencing Commission, May 4, 2026)Source (govinfo.gov)
Where the book teaches this
Non-Compete Clause Rule, 89 Fed. Reg. 38342 (May 7, 2024) (final rule).
The authority
- Non-Compete Clause Rule (Federal Trade Commission, May 7, 2024)Source (govinfo.gov)
Where the book teaches this
Indian Entities Recognized by and Eligible To Receive Services From the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs, 91 Fed. Reg. 4102 (Jan. 30, 2026).
The authority
- Indian Entities Recognized by and Eligible To Receive Services From the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs (Jan. 30, 2026)Source (govinfo.gov)
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The full rule, its exceptions and the reasons for it are in these sections.
- 12.3 Amendments
- 15.5 Federal Register documents: proposed, final, notice
- 15.6 Executive orders, proclamations and other presidential documents
- 15.8 Guidance, rulings, manuals and releases
- 15.10 The Federal Sentencing Guidelines
- 15.14 Errors to catch
- 23.2 Naming the Nation
- B.8 Agency decisions and their series