# 16 C.F.R. § 1.144 (2026): Approval or disapproval of proposed rules and proposed rule modifications

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## Section

- **Citation:** 16 C.F.R. § 1.144 (2026)
- **Heading:** Approval or disapproval of proposed rules and proposed rule modifications
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 16 CFR: Commercial Practices / Chapter I: FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION / Part 1: GENERAL PROCEDURES / Subpart S: Procedures for Submissions Under the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act / § 1.144: § 1.144   Approval or disapproval of proposed rules and proposed rule modifications.

## Text

(a)
Commission decision.
The Commission will approve or disapprove a proposed rule or modification by issuing an order within 60 days of the date the proposed rule or modification was published in the
Federal Register
for public comment.
(b)
Standard of review.
The Commission will approve a proposed rule or modification if the Commission finds that the proposed rule or modification is consistent with the Act and the applicable rules approved by the Commission. If the Commission disapproves a rule or modification, it will make recommendations to the Authority to modify the proposed rule or modification within 30 days of such disapproval.
(c)
Effect.
A proposed rule or modification will not take effect unless it has been approved by the Commission.

## Nearby sections

- [16 C.F.R. § 1.140 (2026) § 1.140   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1_S1_140.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1.141 (2026) § 1.141   Required submissions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1_S1_141.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1.142 (2026) § 1.142   Submission of proposed rule or modification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1_S1_142.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1.143 (2026) § 1.143   Submissions to the Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1_S1_143.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1.144 (2026) § 1.144   Approval or disapproval of proposed rules and proposed rule modifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1_S1_144.md)

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