Code of Federal Regulations Title 40. Protection of Environment § 40.1519.1 Purpose

(a) This part implements Executive Order 13891, “Promoting the Rule of Law Through Improved Agency Guidance Documents,” and reflects the policies described in that order. The provisions in this part address the Council on Environmental Quality's procedures for the development and issuance of agency guidance documents. This part explains what constitutes guidance documents, and sets forth the minimum requirements for guidance documents, the procedures to request withdrawal or modification of guidance documents, and the additional requirements and procedures for significant guidance documents.

(b) This part is intended to improve the internal management of the Council on Environmental Quality. It is not intended to and does not create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its agencies or other entities, its officers or employees, or any other person.

(c) If Executive Order 13891 or any provision thereof is rescinded or superseded, this part remains in effect.