How Do I Request Approval for an IBR?
- For PROPOSED RULE documents (including ANPRMs), simply send in the document for publication.
- For FINAL RULE documents, follow these steps and use the checklist:
What Do I Send?
1 Even if the standard’s designation contains a partial date, for example ASTM F1234-12, this is not the same as the date of the document. You must include the date in addition to the designation.
2 For example 40 CFR 63.17(b)(1)(iii)(A). This is more detailed than what you include in a centralized IBR section. You do not need to include the paragraph level for the centralized IBR section in the request letter; the title and section are sufficient.
How Do I Send?
C. Transmit the IBR Request Package to OFR
Under OMB/NARA Memorandum M-19-21, OFR can no longer accept hard copies of IBR material (except under extremely limited circumstances3). In May 2021, we opened our eIBR pilot to all agencies and began providing sftp accounts to each agency that uses IBR in its regulations. Check with your agency’s Federal Register liaison officer for your agency’s internal procedures regarding use of this account – even if you have not gone through your liaison officer in the past. If your agency does not yet have an account, contact ofr-legal@gpo.gov.
3 Contact OFR for pre-approval to send paper as soon as possible if you encounter difficulty obtaining electronic files.
How Long Will It Take?
Examples
Download section VIII, release 1-2022