# Changes to Dispute Procedures
> **Rule** · Interim final rule with request for comments. · Published 2014-01-28 · Effective 2014-01-28 · 79 FR 4403
## Document
- **Document number:** 2014-00963
- **Category:** other
- **Federal Register citation:** 79 FR 4403
- **CFR reference:** 40 CFR 30
- **Publication date:** 2014-01-28
- **Effective date:** 2014-01-28
- **EPA docket:** EPA-HQ-OARM-2013-0705
## Abstract

This regulatory update revises agency policies and procedures for certain pre-award and post-award assistance agreement disputes at the United States Environmental Protection Agency. This section provides a uniform process, including appropriate timelines, for the efficient, effective and timely resolution of assistance agreement disputes. This rule is exempt from the notice and comment requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) because it is a matter relating to agency management concerning grants.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/01/28/2014-00963/changes-to-dispute-procedures)
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