5 U.S.C. § 561 : US Code - Section 561: Purpose

Search 5 U.S.C. § 561 : US Code - Section 561: Purpose

The purpose of this subchapter is to establish a framework for
the conduct of negotiated rulemaking, consistent with section 553
of this title, to encourage agencies to use the process when it
enhances the informal rulemaking process. Nothing in this
subchapter should be construed as an attempt to limit innovation
and experimentation with the negotiated rulemaking process or with
other innovative rulemaking procedures otherwise authorized by law.