Administrative law governmental resource page with links to administrative decisions, administrative regulatory agencies, administrative rules and regulations, International Trade Administration, National Archives, OSHA, and much more.

Administrative Decisions

• Administrative Decisions (University of Virginia)

Regulatory Agency WWW's

• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

  The Health Care Financing Administration became the CMS on July 1, 2001. It is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and runs the Medicareand Medicaid programs.

• Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

  An independent Federal regulatory agency, helps keep American families safe by reducing the risk of injury or death from consumer products. Visit us often to share lifesaving information. Go to "Report unsafe products" to send us information on-line.

• Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

  The FCC staff is organized by function. There are seven operating Bureaus. The Bureaus are: Cable Services, Common Carrier, Consumer Information, Enforcement, International, Mass Media, and Wireless Telecommunications. These Bureaus are responsible for developing andimplementing regulatory programs, processing applications for licenses or other filings, analyzing complaints, conducting investigations, and taking part in FCC hearings.

• Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

  The FTC enforces a variety of federal antitrust and consumer protection laws. The Commission seeks to ensure that the nation's markets function competitively, and are vigorous, efficient, and free of undue restrictions. The Commission also works to enhance the smooth operation of the marketplace by eliminating acts or practices that are unfair or deceptive. In general, the Commission's efforts are directed toward stopping actions that threaten consumers' opportunities to exercise informed choice. Finally, the Commission undertakes economic analysis to support its law enforcement efforts and to contribute to the policy deliberations of the Congress, the Executive Branch, other independent agencies, and state and local governments when requested.

• General Accounting Office (GAO)

  The GAO is the investigative arm of Congress. GAO exists to support the Congress in meeting its Constitutional responsibilities and to help improve the performance and accountability of the federal government for the American people. GAO examines the use of public funds, evaluates federal programs and activities, and provides analyses, options, recommendations, and other assistance to help the Congress make effective oversight, policy, and funding decisions.

• International Trade Administration (ITA)

  ITA is U.S. industry’s link to global markets, working each day, all day, to promote U.S. exports. Whether it is participating in critical trade negotiations, managing a mission to overseas markets or advocating on behalf of American bidders for international contracts, Trade Development (TD) is on the front-line of action to keep U.S. business preeminent in world commerce. TD’s industry expertise, found nowhere else inside or outside of government, spans the gamut of U.S. business sectors -- from basic manufacturing to high technology and service exports.

• International Trade Commission (ITC)

  The USITC is an independent, quasi-judicial federal agency that provides objective trade expertise to both the legislative and executive branches of government, determines the impact of imports on U.S. industries, and directs actions against certain unfair trade practices, such as patent, trademark, and copyright infringement. USITC analysts and economists investigate and publish reports on U.S. industries and the global trends that affect them. The agency also updates and publishes the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.

• National Archives (NARA)

  NARA is an independent Federal agency that helps preserve our nation's history by overseeing the management of all Federal records. Our mission is to ensure ready access to the essential evidence that documents the rights of American citizens, the actions of Federal officials, and the national experience.

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

  OSHA's mission is to send every worker home whole and healthy every day. Since the agency was created in 1971, workplace fatalities have been cut in half and occupational injury and illness rates have declined 40 percent.

• Social Security Administration
• U.S. Postal Service

Rules and Regulations

• Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
• Federal Register,Unified Agenda (GPO Access Wais Server) via Washburn
• MegaLaw Links to Administrative sites