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52 U.S.C. 21102: Process for adoptionText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 52-VOTING AND ELECTIONSCHAPTER 209-ELECTION ADMINISTRATION IMPROVEMENT

§21102. Process for adoption

The adoption of the voluntary guidance under this part shall be carried out by the Commission in a manner that provides for each of the following:

(1)  Publication of notice of the proposed recommendations in the Federal Register.

(2)  An opportunity for public comment on the proposed recommendations.

(3)  An opportunity for a public hearing on the record.

(4)  Publication of the final recommendations in the Federal Register.

( Pub. L. 107–252, title III, § 312 , Oct. 29, 2002 , 116 Stat. 1715 .)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 15502 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.