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Statutes Laws written by Congress that provide the authority for TTB to write regulations
Regulations Regulations that explain the technical, operational, and legal details necessary to implement laws
Rulings Formal interpretation of TTB and ATF regulations
Procedures Formal instructions that supplement TTB regulations
Industry Circulars Announcements regarding events or TTB policies that affect the regulated industries
Notices of Rulemaking TTB proposes new or amended regulations by publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register
Regulatory Process List of resources on the regulatory process and the laws we enforce at TTB
Delegation Orders Most of the authorities of the Administrator contained in the regulations have been delegated to appropriate TTB officers. These TTB officers are specified in TTB Delegation Orders.