The regulation must be screened and approved by an administrative law judge as being in compliance with the Administrative Procedures Act.

An administrative agency is a governmental board, commission, officer, bureau, or department

• That is independent of the executive, legislative, or judicial branches of the government.
• That has the power to make rules and regulations and to adjudicate disputes affecting private rights.
• That is located exclusively within the executive branch of the government.
• That is located exclusively within the legislative branch of the government.
• That has the power to enforce the laws passed by Congress.