1720.1—Scope of rules in this subpart.

The rules in this subpart apply to and govern procedures for the promulgation of rules and regulations under the Act. The rules in this subpart do not apply to interpretative rules, general statements of policy, rules of organization procedure or practice or in any situation in which the Secretary for good cause finds (and incorporates the findings and brief statement of the reasons therefor in the rules issued) that notice and public procedure thereon are impracticable, unnecessary or contrary to the public interest.