When Congress passes a statute with language such as, "The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as he may deem necessary," the regulations ultimately issued for that statute are

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Regulations issued under the authority of a statute with language like, "The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as he may deem necessary," are known as legislative regulations. This is because they have the force and effect of law, similar to a statute passed by Congress. The agency is essentially filling in the details and requirements of the statute through the promulgation of these regulations. The other answer choices are not accurate descriptions of this type of regulation.

When Congress Passes a Statute with Language Such As, "The