Administrative Practice and Regulatory Control Act of 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Administrative Practice and Regulatory Control Act of 1979 - Title I: Improving the Regulatory Process - Provides for the promulgation by an agency of an emergency rule without the provision of public notice and an opportunity for public participation. Defines the term "emergency rule" for purposes of this Act. Amends current agency rulemaking procedure to establish additional requirements for a "significant rule" which is defined as one which is expected to have an annual impact on the economy of at least $100,000,000. Requires an agency proposing any significant rule to: (1) publish in the Federal Register an advance notice of the proposed rulemaking inviting public comment; (2) include in the general notice of such rulemaking statements soliciting alternative approaches to the regulatory objective and describing the paperwork requirements of the proposed rule; and (3) allow at least 60 days for public comment. Authorizes the agency to hold informal public hearings and to create advisory councils to resolve controversies concerning such proposed rule. Directs each agency to publish with any final significant rule: (1) a description of new paperwork requirements; (2) the differenc…