Negotiated Rule Making Act of 1987

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Negotiated Rule Making Act of 1987 - Authorizes an agency to establish a negotiated rule making committee to develop and negotiate a proposed agency rule whenever the head of the agency determines that the use of the negotiated rule making procedure is in the public interest. Specifies guidelines for the head of the agency in making such determination. Authorizes an agency to use the services of a convenor to assist the agency in: (1) identifying parties that may be significantly affected by a proposed rule; and (2) conducting discussions with such parties to identify the issues involved and to ascertain the feasibility and desirability of establishing such committee. Requires the convenor to report its findings and recommendations to the agency, including the names of persons who are qualified to represent the significant interests affected by the proposed rule. Requires the agency to publish in the Federal Register notice of its intention to form a negotiated rule making committee, including information about the rule making and the solicitation of comments about the proposal and membership on the committee. Authorizes any person to apply for or nominate another person for member…