Abbreviated Fed. Reg. An official daily publication of executive orders and proclamations of the President, rules, regulations, etc. of the federal departments, commissions, and agencies. This publication is prescribed by law with every federal agency to publish: (1) descriptions of its central and field organization, including delegations by the agency of final authority and the established places at which, and methods whereby, the public may secure information or make submittals or requests;(2) statements of the general course and method by which its functions are channeled and determined, including the nature and requirements of all formal or informal procedures available as well as forms and instructions as to the scope and contents of all papers, reports, or examinations; and substantive rules and statements of general policy.
As amended, § 11 of the Federal Register Act provides in relevant part: (b) A codification published under subsection (a) of this section shall be printed and bound in permanent form and shall be designated as the 'Code of Federal Regulations.' The Administrative Committee shall regulate the binding of the printed codifications into separate books with a view to practical usefulness and economical manufacture. Each book shall contain an explanation of its coverage ...