When dealing with administrative regulations, if there is ambiguity or gaps in the statutes, the federal courts may then decide if an agency's interpretation is:

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When there is ambiguity or gaps in statutes, federal courts often defer to the agency's interpretation if it is reasonable. This principle is part of the Chevron deference, a doctrine that allows agencies to fill in gaps in unclear legislation, provided their interpretation is reasonable.

When Dealing with Administrative Regulations, If There Is Ambiguity or Gaps