1. What kind of rule is at issue?
   1. Does the statute say "on the record"?
      1. Yes
         1. Formal rule, 556 and 557
      2. No
         1. Does the rule have force of law?
            1. Yes
            2. Informal rule, follow 553(c)
            3. Did the rulemaking process comply with basic 553 procedure?
            4. Yes
            5. Did the agency give adequate notice?
            6. Yes
            7. Subtopic 1
            8. Published in the FEd. Register, or personal service
            9. Time, place, and nature of the rulemaking proceedings
            10. Reference to legal authority under which the rule is proposed
            11. Either the terms or substance of the proposed rule, or description of the subjects and issues involved