(a) After the closing date for submitting written comments on a notice or, if a hearing is held; after the hearing, the Office having substantive responsibility for the subject involved studies the entire matter of a proposed rule or order. The Chief Counsel determines whether legal justification exists for the proposed action, and thereafter prepares an appropriate rule, order, or notice of denial. The rule, order, or notice of denial is then submitted to the Director for his action.

(b) Each rule or order issued by the Director is published in the Federal Register and in such other publications as the Director considers desirable. Each notice of denial is sent to the person who made the proposal and to such other interested persons as the Director considers desirable.

(c) Each rule or order issued under this subpart becomes effective not less than 30 days after it is published, except in an emergency, or when it is impractical, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.