*1. For a presentation on federal government regulations to an undergraduate political science class, you want to be able to provide both an accurate definition and three good examples of how these regulations impact ordinary people. Provide both the definition and the examples as well as indication of how you found this information.
2. You have been asked to speak to an undergraduate political
science course on the Federal Register [AE 2.106:].
Prepare an introduction to this important resource, focusing on
the web version. Besides utility and effective use, provide an
interesting--but not too difficult problem--for the students to
become competent in using this tool.
3. A user is interested in finding regulations dealing with railroad grade crossings. What can you find? Where would this information be found in the CFR?
4. A library user has found a reference to "LSA" and needs to know what that means and how it might be used. You might begin with the LSA site
5. A community member needs information on federal regulations that deal with mattress fires. What can you find in the CFR?
6. Become familiar with LexisNexis Congressional. Search for a regulation in this source. Comment on ease of use and utility. Can you find regulations that deal with defective roofs in automobiles?
7. A parent wants to know what the Federal child labor hour limits are for 15 year olds not living on a farm?
8. Are there any federal regulations governing the use of polygraphs as part of the employee hiring process?
9. A garage owner needs information on regulations about automobile air conditioning coolants, particularly what to do with coolants that need to be discarded. Provide a CFR citation.
10. You have found a web a page for Federal Administrative Decisions. What is the difference between Federal administrative decisions and federal regulations? Why is there a need for this site if Federal regulations are captured in the FR and CFR?
11. What is an agency rule making? How is this similar or different from an administrative decision or regulation?
12. Tax regulation information is often popular. These regulations are complex and sometimes difficult to find. You might suggest that a user go to Tax Web for this information. Where would you find tax regulations in the CFR? Useful for the layperson?
13. User needs information on medicare/medicaid regulations. You might suggest the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services site. Does this provide access to relevant regulations?
14. Are there any regulations on ferrets in the home?
15. "On August 23, 2004 the Employment Standards Administration (ESA) issued new overtime regulations which affect the exempt status of some workers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The change in regulations may cause the exemption status of some jobs to be reclassified, thereby affecting the eligibility of those jobs for overtime pay." What can you find out about this regulation?
Last major revision: August 2006.
