Published by the Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents. In essence, the Federal Register is a way for the government to think aloud to the people, and also serves as official journal of record for the acts of the US.  Each issue of the Federal Register is organized into four categories: Presidential Documents, including Executive orders and proclamations Rules and Regulations, including policy statements and interpretations of rules Proposed Rules, including petitions for rule making and other advance proposals Notices, including scheduled hearings and meetings open to the public, grant applications, and administrative orders.