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9,659Parts
228,959Section changes since 2017
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6,402Parts ranked for review
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Top review candidates
| Rank | Part | Words | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 CFR 108
FILING COPIES OF REPORTS AND STATEMENTS WITH STATE OFFICERS (52 U.S.C. 30113)
High signals: Paperwork share
+7.7 SD · Reading grade
+2.9 SD · Directive share
+2.5 SD · Restriction density
+1.3 SD |
1,404 | 2.25 |
| 2 | 29 CFR 403
LABOR ORGANIZATION ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS
High signals: Paperwork share
+5.8 SD · Reading grade
+4.9 SD · Directive share
+1.9 SD |
2,631 | 2.10 |
| 3 | 9 CFR 320
RECORDS, REGISTRATION, AND REPORTS
High signals: Paperwork share
+6.0 SD · Directive share
+3.2 SD · Restriction density
+1.9 SD · Reading grade
+1.8 SD |
1,984 | 2.09 |
| 4 | 8 CFR 247
ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS OF CERTAIN RESIDENT ALIENS
High signals: Paperwork share
+6.4 SD · Directive share
+3.3 SD · Restriction density
+1.7 SD · Reading grade
+1.2 SD |
1,154 | 2.00 |
| 5 | 29 CFR 402
LABOR ORGANIZATION INFORMATION REPORTS
High signals: Paperwork share
+6.2 SD · Directive share
+2.2 SD · Restriction density
+2.2 SD · Reading grade
+1.6 SD |
1,821 | 1.96 |
| 6 | 17 CFR 31
LEVERAGE TRANSACTIONS
High signals: Reading grade
+4.4 SD · Paperwork share
+2.6 SD · Directive share
+2.0 SD · Size
+1.1 SD |
21,548 | 1.84 |
| 7 | 48 CFR 1433
PROTESTS, DISPUTES, AND APPEALS
High signals: Restriction density
+5.2 SD · Paperwork share
+4.3 SD · Directive share
+3.3 SD |
1,116 | 1.84 |
| 8 | 29 CFR 405
EMPLOYER REPORTS
High signals: Paperwork share
+5.8 SD · Reading grade
+2.6 SD · Directive share
+1.9 SD · Restriction density
+1.6 SD |
1,375 | 1.83 |
| 9 | 29 CFR 408
LABOR ORGANIZATION TRUSTEESHIP REPORTS
High signals: Paperwork share
+5.5 SD · Restriction density
+2.5 SD · Directive share
+2.0 SD · Reading grade
+1.5 SD |
1,174 | 1.78 |
| 10 | 49 CFR 1005
PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES FOR THE INVESTIGATION AND VOLUNTARY DISPOSITION OF LOSS AND DAMAGE CLAIMS AND PROCESSING SALVAGE
High signals: Paperwork share
+4.3 SD · Directive share
+2.8 SD · Reading grade
+2.2 SD · Restriction density
+1.4 SD |
1,873 | 1.78 |
| 11 | 21 CFR 1304
RECORDS AND REPORTS OF REGISTRANTS
High signals: Paperwork share
+5.1 SD · Directive share
+2.1 SD · Reading grade
+1.8 SD · Restriction density
+1.1 SD |
13,831 | 1.78 |
| 12 | 33 CFR 19
WAIVERS OF NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION LAWS AND REGULATIONS 1
High signals: Paperwork share
+5.1 SD · Directive share
+2.7 SD · Reading grade
+1.8 SD |
2,037 | 1.75 |
| 13 | 9 CFR 116
RECORDS AND REPORTS
High signals: Paperwork share
+6.5 SD · Restriction density
+3.0 SD · Directive share
+2.5 SD |
1,554 | 1.75 |
| 14 | 29 CFR 406
REPORTING BY LABOR RELATIONS CONSULTANTS AND OTHER PERSONS, CERTAIN AGREEMENTS WITH EMPLOYERS
High signals: Paperwork share
+5.3 SD · Reading grade
+2.0 SD · Directive share
+1.8 SD · Restriction density
+1.4 SD |
1,658 | 1.69 |
| 15 | 1 CFR 603
PRIVACY ACT REGULATIONS
High signals: Paperwork share
+5.1 SD · Directive share
+3.6 SD · Restriction density
+2.5 SD |
6,212 | 1.69 |
| 16 | 10 CFR 35
MEDICAL USE OF BYPRODUCT MATERIAL
High signals: Paperwork share
+2.7 SD · Reading grade
+2.5 SD · Directive share
+2.4 SD · Size
+1.5 SD |
32,736 | 1.67 |
| 17 | 28 CFR 115
PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT NATIONAL STANDARDS
High signals: Directive share
+2.9 SD · Restriction density
+2.8 SD · Size
+1.5 SD · Paperwork share
+1.3 SD |
34,753 | 1.64 |
| 18 | 17 CFR 147
OPEN COMMISSION MEETINGS
High signals: Reading grade
+4.9 SD · Directive share
+2.7 SD · Paperwork share
+1.8 SD · Restriction density
+1.0 SD |
4,784 | 1.62 |
| 19 | 50 CFR 217
REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE TAKE OF MARINE MAMMALS INCIDENTAL TO SPECIFIED ACTIVITIES
High signals: Size
+3.0 SD · Directive share
+2.6 SD · Restriction density
+2.0 SD · Reading grade
+1.9 SD · Paperwork share
+1.6 SD |
188,432 | 1.62 |
| 20 | 17 CFR 5
OFF-EXCHANGE FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
High signals: Reading grade
+3.1 SD · Paperwork share
+2.5 SD · Directive share
+1.6 SD · Size
+1.0 SD |
19,984 | 1.59 |
| 21 | 11 CFR 104
REPORTS BY POLITICAL COMMITTEES AND OTHER PERSONS (52 U.S.C. 30104)
High signals: Paperwork share
+4.7 SD · Directive share
+1.9 SD · Restriction density
+1.4 SD · Size
+1.1 SD |
21,888 | 1.59 |
| 22 | 17 CFR 240
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
High signals: Size
+4.0 SD · Reading grade
+2.8 SD · Paperwork share
+1.4 SD · Directive share
+1.1 SD |
579,391 | 1.59 |
| 23 | 21 CFR 111
CURRENT GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE IN MANUFACTURING, PACKAGING, LABELING, OR HOLDING OPERATIONS FOR DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS
High signals: Directive share
+2.4 SD · Paperwork share
+2.2 SD · Restriction density
+1.6 SD · Reading grade
+1.5 SD |
15,693 | 1.59 |
| 24 | 18 CFR 357
ANNUAL SPECIAL OR PERIODIC REPORTS: CARRIERS SUBJECT TO PART I OF THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE ACT
High signals: Paperwork share
+7.5 SD · Restriction density
+3.2 SD · Directive share
+2.7 SD |
1,143 | 1.57 |
| 25 | 16 CFR 703
INFORMAL DISPUTE SETTLEMENT PROCEDURES
High signals: Directive share
+3.0 SD · Paperwork share
+2.9 SD · Restriction density
+1.6 SD · Reading grade
+1.3 SD |
3,645 | 1.54 |
Score: the mean of six signals, in standard deviations (SD). Across the CFR, the top 641 of 6,402 ranked parts (10%) get a flag for review; this list shows 25. A flag is not a finding.
Recent changes
| eCFR date | Part | Change | Words before | Words after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-03 | 10 CFR 2 AGENCY RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE | modified | 97,709 | 98,168 |
| 2026-11-03 | 10 CFR 51 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REGULATIONS FOR DOMESTIC LICENSING AND RELATED REGULATORY FUNCTIONS | modified | 51,916 | 51,928 |
| 2026-11-03 | 10 CFR 52 LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND APPROVALS FOR NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS | modified | 72,338 | 72,362 |
| 2026-11-03 | 10 CFR 53 RISK-INFORMED, TECHNOLOGY-INCLUSIVE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR COMMERCIAL NUCLEAR PLANTS | modified | 80,715 | 80,739 |
| 2026-11-03 | 10 CFR 54 REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL OF OPERATING LICENSES FOR NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS | modified | 3,966 | 3,978 |
| 2026-11-03 | 11 CFR 111 COMPLIANCE PROCEDURE (52 U.S.C. 30109, 30107(a)) | modified | 10,189 | 10,186 |
| 2026-11-03 | 12 CFR 225 BANK HOLDING COMPANIES AND CHANGE IN BANK CONTROL (REGULATION Y) | modified | 137,157 | 137,151 |
| 2026-11-03 | 12 CFR 238 SAVINGS AND LOAN HOLDING COMPANIES (REGULATION LL) | modified | 59,693 | 60,387 |
| 2026-11-03 | 12 CFR 252 ENHANCED PRUDENTIAL STANDARDS (REGULATION YY) | modified | 91,436 | 94,285 |
| 2026-11-03 | 12 CFR 265 RULES REGARDING DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY | modified | 29,793 | 29,803 |
| 2026-11-03 | 12 CFR 305 ENFORCEMENT AND SUPERVISION STANDARDS | modified | 15 | 740 |
| 2026-11-03 | 12 CFR 4 ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS, AVAILABILITY AND RELEASE OF INFORMATION, CONTRACTING OUTREACH PROGRAM, POST-EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS FOR SENIOR EXAMINERS | modified | 18,098 | 18,793 |
| 2026-11-03 | 21 CFR 1301 REGISTRATION OF MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND DISPENSERS OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES | modified | 24,825 | 24,834 |
| 2026-11-03 | 26 CFR 1 INCOME TAXES | modified | 10,043,036 | 10,043,036 |
| 2026-11-03 | 29 CFR 2550 RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY | modified | 53,795 | 53,823 |
| 2026-11-03 | 29 CFR 4044 ALLOCATION OF ASSETS IN SINGLE-EMPLOYER PLANS | modified | 18,804 | 18,798 |
| 2026-11-03 | 33 CFR 165 REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS | modified | 230,375 | 229,068 |
| 2026-11-03 | 36 CFR 251 LAND USES | modified | 29,824 | 29,848 |
| 2026-11-03 | 40 CFR 52 APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS | modified | 1,776,824 | 1,776,812 |
| 2026-11-03 | 40 CFR 63 NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE CATEGORIES | modified | 3,463,571 | 3,463,577 |
| 2026-11-03 | 42 CFR 486 CONDITIONS FOR COVERAGE OF SPECIALIZED SERVICES FURNISHED BY SUPPLIERS | modified | 15,198 | 15,393 |
| 2026-11-03 | 45 CFR 84 NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | modified | 38,500 | 38,512 |
| 2026-11-03 | 47 CFR 51 INTERCONNECTION | modified | 47,235 | 47,211 |
| 2026-11-03 | 47 CFR 63 EXTENSION OF LINES, NEW LINES, AND DISCONTINUANCE, REDUCTION, OUTAGE AND IMPAIRMENT OF SERVICE BY COMMON CARRIERS; AND GRANTS OF RECOGNIZED PRIVATE OPERATING AGENCY STATUS | modified | 21,654 | 21,563 |
| 2026-11-03 | 47 CFR 73 RADIO BROADCAST SERVICES | modified | 211,420 | 211,456 |
| 2026-11-03 | 47 CFR 74 EXPERIMENTAL RADIO, AUXILIARY, SPECIAL BROADCAST AND OTHER PROGRAM DISTRIBUTIONAL SERVICES | modified | 69,796 | 69,808 |
| 2026-11-03 | 50 CFR 665 FISHERIES IN THE WESTERN PACIFIC | modified | 65,471 | 65,144 |
| 2026-10-30 | 6 CFR 5 DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS AND INFORMATION | modified | 100,545 | 100,569 |
| 2026-10-30 | 16 CFR 1211 SAFETY STANDARD FOR AUTOMATIC RESIDENTIAL GARAGE DOOR OPERATORS | modified | 18,328 | 18,400 |
| 2026-10-30 | 20 CFR 404 FEDERAL OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS AND DISABILITY INSURANCE (1950- ) | modified | 477,867 | 481,736 |
| 2026-10-30 | 21 CFR 1308 SCHEDULES OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES | modified | 19,254 | 19,257 |
| 2026-10-30 | 21 CFR 868 ANESTHESIOLOGY DEVICES | modified | 15,001 | 15,876 |
| 2026-10-30 | 21 CFR 878 GENERAL AND PLASTIC SURGERY DEVICES | modified | 21,489 | 22,155 |
| 2026-10-30 | 21 CFR 892 RADIOLOGY DEVICES | modified | 14,644 | 15,244 |
| 2026-10-30 | 33 CFR 100 SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS | modified | 58,826 | 59,169 |
| 2026-10-30 | 33 CFR 165 REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS | modified | 230,057 | 230,375 |
| 2026-10-30 | 34 CFR 600 INSTITUTIONAL ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1965, AS AMENDED | modified | 26,541 | 26,553 |
| 2026-10-30 | 34 CFR 602 THE SECRETARY'S RECOGNITION OF ACCREDITING AGENCIES | modified | 17,881 | 18,229 |
| 2026-10-30 | 34 CFR 668 STUDENT ASSISTANCE GENERAL PROVISIONS | modified | 162,296 | 162,308 |
| 2026-10-30 | 40 CFR 180 TOLERANCES AND EXEMPTIONS FOR PESTICIDE CHEMICAL RESIDUES IN FOOD | modified | 262,228 | 262,260 |
| 2026-10-30 | 42 CFR 413 PRINCIPLES OF REASONABLE COST REIMBURSEMENT; PAYMENT FOR END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE SERVICES; PROSPECTIVELY DETERMINED PAYMENT RATES FOR SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES; PAYMENT FOR ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY DIALYSIS | modified | 146,390 | 146,414 |
| 2026-10-30 | 42 CFR 482 CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION FOR HOSPITALS | modified | 30,479 | 30,479 |
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