Federal agencies and the regulations they make influence all citizens, but understanding their complex structures and levels can be a daunting task. For more than a decade the Federal RegulatoryDirectory (FRED) has offered a clear path through this maze, providing to-the-point analysis of regulations as well as the history, structure, purpose, actions, and key contacts for every regulatory agency in the U.S. government. Now updated with the most current information and an improved searching structure, FRED continues to be the indisputable best source for understanding federal regulations, providing a richer, more targeted exploration than is possible even on the Internet.
FRED’s features include:
- A new aid to browse regulatory organizations by subject of regulation
- Comprehensive overview of federal regulation in the United States
- Details on over 100 federal agencies that have economic, environmental, safety, health, and other regulatory powers under law
- Information-packed profiles of agencies and department bureaus that describe power, functions, and general history
- Comprehensive contact information for key personnel in Washington and regional offices
- Lists of legislation pertinent to each agency
- Profiles of key regulators that show who is in charge
- Valuable search features including glossaries, subject and name indexes, and organizational charts
When you have a question that relates to a federal agency or regulation issue, FRED gives you much more than a name and a phone number—this resource educates and informs you about your topic of concern, giving you key background knowledge as well as contact information.
FRED is the essential one-volume reference for students, educators, or interested citizens who need information about regulations and the powerful federal agencies that create them. It is a resource that reminds patrons of public, academic, and professional libraries why specialized guides such as FRED continue to be the best source for certain reference needs.