GLOSSARY OF REGULATORY JARGON
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REGULATION

A regulation is a common name for an agency rule that imposes regulatory requirements, although it is not a term used in the APA. The terms "regulation" and "rule" are typically used interchangeably. (See Rule).

GLOSSARY OF REGULATORY JARGON
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