CFR stands for which term?

CFR stands for which term?

• A. Code for Federal Regulation
• B. Federal Code of Regulations
• C. Code for Federal Rules
• D. Code of Federal Regulations

Answer: (D)

Code of Federal Regulations is the official name for the codified set of federal rules. The word “Code” signals that these rules are collected and organized into a reference, not just written as individual notices. “Federal” shows that these rules come from the U.S. federal government, not state or local authorities. “Regulations” are binding rules issued by federal agencies and having the force of law after formal rulemaking. This phrase is used consistently in federal documents and citations, even when specific rules are referenced, such as in environmental and lead regulations. The CFR is organized into titles, each covering a broad subject area, and within those titles by parts and sections. For example, environmental and lead-related requirements are found in Title 40 and related parts. The other options don’t reflect the standard terminology—one uses “for” instead of “of,” another rearranges the words, and the phrase “Federal Code of Regulations” isn’t the conventional form.

Code of Federal Regulations is the official name for the codified set of federal rules. The word “Code” signals that these rules are collected and organized into a reference, not just written as individual notices. “Federal” shows that these rules come from the U.S. federal government, not state or local authorities. “Regulations” are binding rules issued by federal agencies and having the force of law after formal rulemaking.

This phrase is used consistently in federal documents and citations, even when specific rules are referenced, such as in environmental and lead regulations. The CFR is organized into titles, each covering a broad subject area, and within those titles by parts and sections. For example, environmental and lead-related requirements are found in Title 40 and related parts. The other options don’t reflect the standard terminology—one uses “for” instead of “of,” another rearranges the words, and the phrase “Federal Code of Regulations” isn’t the conventional form.