What is a Docket?
A docket serves as the repository for documents or information related to an Agency’s rulemaking activity. Agencies most commonly use dockets for rulemaking actions, but dockets may also be used for various other non-rulemaking activities. The docket generally consists of the materials specifically referenced in the Federal Register document, any public comments received, and other information used by decision-makers or otherwise related to the Agency rulemaking activity, such as supporting analyses. When an Agency announces a rulemaking action in the Federal Register, the Agency may create a docket to accumulate materials throughout the rulemaking’s lifecycle. Some Agencies maintain their dockets electronically with access via the Internet, while other Agencies retain hard copies of materials submitted to their docket. Regulations.gov contains the rulemaking dockets of select participating Departments and Agencies. If you wish to view the docket for a particular rulemaking of a non-pa
