BLW Chapter 6

statutory creation within the executive branch with the power to make, interpret, and enforce laws

gives the agency the power to deal with the issues and problems the act addresses

requires agencies to follow certain uniform procedures in making rules

allows access to certain information federal agencies possess and requires that the agencies publicly disclose their procedures and decisions

reduce exchanges of information between agencies about persons, it prohibits federal agencies from communicating any records to another agency or person without first obtaining the consent of the person whos record is being communicated

require prior public notice of meetings of those agencies with the heads appointed by the president

oversees publicatoin of federal agency information

congress creates an agency for a limited period of time during which the agency must establish its benefits and other justification for its continuation

the agency does not automatically receive a budget amount but rather starts with a zero budget each year and then is required to justify all its needs for funds

court order that prohibits specifically described conduct

party does not admit or deny a violation but simply negotiates a settlement with the administrative agency

an appeal made before administrative remedies are completed will be rejected for the failure to exhaust available administrative processes and remedies