This book provides an in-depth treatment of the basic principles that govern federal administrative action. The Third Edition retains the prior editions' strong doctrinal orientation, straightforward organization and presentation, historical depth, and emphasis on the detailed connections among the various doctrines that govern the federal administrative state. The organization has been revised to enhance the sense of connection among doctrinal categories: materials on scope of review now immediately follow materials on statutory and regulatory procedures in order to highlight the close relationship between procedural and substantive law. The materials have been updated and sharpened, but the well-received structure and focus of the book have not been substantially altered.

External controls on administrative agencies : the legislative branch -- External controls on administrative agencies : the executive branch -- The exercise of agency power -- Agency decision-making : the constitutional limitations -- Agency decision-making : choosing rule or order -- Rulemaking.

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This book provides an accessible, yet sophisticated treatment of the essential principles of administrative law. Topics covered include a history of the American administrative state; theories of agency behavior; separation of powers and procedural due process, as they are implicated by the administrative process; the procedural framework of the Administrative Procedure Act; formal adjudicatory procedure; informal rulemaking procedure; and the availability, timing, and scope of judicial review. The book includes charts and diagrams that assist the reader in visualizing the major elements of the administrative process.