5 U.S.C. § 591 : US Code - Section 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.