Plain-English Explanation
The Administrative Procedure Act (APA) governs how federal agencies create regulations and make decisions. It gives the public rights to notice of proposed rules, to comment, and to judicial review of agency action.
Relevant Provision
5 U.S.C. §§ 551–559, 701–706 (Administrative Procedure Act).
Relevant Decisions
Motor Vehicle Mfrs. Assn. v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins. Co.
463 U.S. 29 (1983)
Defined the 'arbitrary and capricious' standard for reviewing agency action under the APA.