I appreciate his patience this morning in dealing with the amendment. The amendment simply clarifies the procedure which is now required under the Administrative Procedure Act in allowing public and congressional comment on Federal rules. That consultation is necessary to insure that the Congress has an opportunity to review the implementation of legalization in terms of legislative intent. and that the voluntary agencies. which are such a key part of any operation with regard to resettlement or immigration. will have the opportunity to comment on rules which they will follow in assisting the Justice Department to process those eligible for legalization. Because the legalization program technically begins at the date of enactment. the Attorney General must devise some interim regulations. and those can be issued on an Interim or interimfinal basis before the consultation process is completed. That is agreeable to the sponsors.
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