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Federal Reporter.See F.(1).[Blacks Law 8th]

federal regulations.See CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS.[Blacks Law 8th]

Federal Register.A daily publication containing presidential proclamations and executive orders, federal-agency regulations of general applicability and legal effect, proposed agency rules, and documents required by law to be published. • The Federal Register is published by the National Archives and Records Administration. — Abbr. Fed. Reg. [Cases: Administrative Law and Procedure 407. C.J.S. Public Administrative…

Federal Railroad Administration.A unit in the U.S. Department of Transportation responsible for promulgating and enforcing rail-safety regulations; administering rail-related financial-aid programs; conducting research on rail safety; and rehabilitating rail passenger service for the Northeast corridor. — Abbr. FRA.[Blacks Law 8th]

federal-question jurisdiction.See JURISDICTION.[Blacks Law 8th]

federal question.In litigation, a legal issue involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, an act of Congress, or a treaty. • Jurisdiction over federal questions rests with the federal courts. 28 USCA § 1331. [Cases: Federal Courts 161–247.][Blacks Law 8th]

Federal Protective Service.A law-enforcement agency in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security responsible for protecting ambassadors, diplomatic staffs, and embassy property. • It was transferred from the General Services Administration in 2003.[Blacks Law 8th]

Federal Procurement Regulation.See FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION.[Blacks Law 8th]

federal preemption.See PREEMPTION(5).[Blacks Law 8th]

Federal Power Commission.See FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION.*[Blacks Law 8th]