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5 U.S.C. § 591

Purposes

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The purposes of this subchapter are—(1) to provide suitable arrangements through which Federal agencies, assisted by outside experts, may cooperatively study mutual problems, exchange information, and develop recommendations for action by proper authorities to the end that private rights may be fully protected and regulatory activities and other Federal responsibilities may be carried out expeditiously in the public interest;(2) to promote more effective public participation and efficiency in the rulemaking process;(3) to reduce unnecessary litigation in the regulatory process;(4) to improve the use of science in the regulatory process; and(5) to improve the effectiveness of laws applicable to the regulatory process.(Pub. L. 89–554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 388, § 571; renumbered § 591, Pub. L. 102–354, § 2(2), Aug. 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 944; Pub. L. 108–401, § 2(a), Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2255.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Derivation

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5 U.S.C. 1045(e).

Aug. 30, 1964, Pub. L. 88–499, § 2(e), 78 Stat. 615.

The words “this subchapter” are substituted for “this Act” to reflect the codification of the Administrative Conference Act in this subchapter.

Standard changes are made to conform with the definitions applicable and the style of this title as outlined in the preface to the report.

Editorial NotesPrior Provisions

A prior section 591 was renumbered section 581 of this title.

Amendments

2004—Pub. L. 108–401 amended section catchline and text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “It is the purpose of this subchapter to provide suitable arrangements through which Federal agencies, assisted by outside experts, may cooperatively study mutual problems, exchange information, and develop recommendations for action by proper authorities to the end that private rights may be fully protected and regulatory activities and other Federal responsibilities may be carried out expeditiously in the public interest.”

1992—Pub. L. 102–354 renumbered section 571 of this title as this section.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 1993–2025 · leading case: Roger Severino v. Joseph Biden, Jr., 71 F.4th 1038 (D.C. Cir. 2023).
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Roger Severino v. Joseph Biden, Jr., 71 F.4th 1038 (D.C. Cir. 2023). · cites it 2× “]” 5 U.S.C. § 591 (1). Congress’s goals included, among other things, developing an administrative system in which (i) “private rights may be fully protected[,]” (ii) regulatory actions “may be carried out expeditiously in the public interest[,]” and (iii) there is “more…”
Louisiana v. Biden (W.D. La. 2021). “]” 5 U.S.C. § 591 (1), (2) (emphasis added).”
Harper v. Bessent (D.D.C. 2025). “(alteration in original) (quoting 5 U.S.C. § 591 (1)). While the Conference may inform the other branches about certain aspects of administrative procedure, “the overwhelming majority of the Conference’s work focuses on and contributes to the internal workings of the Executive…”
Applicability of the Emoluments Clause to Nongovernmental Members of ACUS (OLC 2010). “” 5 U.S.C. § 591 (1) 1 See Memorandum Opinion for the General Counsel, Federal Bureau of Investigation, from John R.”
Applicability of the Emoluments Clause to Non-Gov't Members of ACUS (II) (OLC 2010). “” 5 U.S.C. § 591 (1) (2006); see also ACUS I , 17 Op.”
Applicability of the Emoluments Clause to Non-Gov't Members of ACUS (OLC 1993). “” 5 U.S.C. § 591 ; see also Marshall J. Breger, The Administra­ tive Conference o f the United States: A Quarter Century Perspective, 53 U.”
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