Informal Rulemaking Under the Administrative Procedure Act Is Appropriate When

Informal rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act is appropriate when an agency's enabling legislation .

A) or other congressional directives do not require another form
B) states that all rules must be enacted by the agency as part of a formal hearing process that includes a complete transcript
C) or other congressional directives do not state that the agency must promulgate regulations
D) does not allow the submission of written comments by parties