49 CFR § 601.23 - Initiation of rulemaking.

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title: "49 CFR § 601.23 - Initiation of rulemaking."
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section_name: "Initiation of rulemaking."
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# 601.23 Initiation of rulemaking.

The Administrator initiates rulemaking on his/her own motion. However, in so doing, he/she may, in his/her discretion, consider the recommendations of his/her staff or other agencies of the United States or of other interested persons.