Historic Milestone: 1997 Code of Federal Regulations, Title 36 Now Available in Bulk Data Format
Washington D.C. – In a significant development for researchers, legal professionals, and those interested in the historical evolution of U.S. regulations, the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) has announced the release of the 1997 edition of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 36, in a comprehensive bulk data format. This release, published on August 21, 2025, at 09:59, marks a key step in making vital historical government documents more accessible and usable than ever before.
Title 36 of the CFR specifically pertains to Parks, Forests, and Public Property, encompassing a wide array of regulations governing national parks, forests, monuments, and other federal lands. These regulations are crucial for understanding the management, preservation, and public use of America’s natural and cultural heritage. Having this extensive body of law available in a bulk data format opens up new avenues for in-depth analysis, comparative studies, and the development of innovative applications.
The GPO’s commitment to digitizing and disseminating government information continues to be a cornerstone of its mission. By providing access to historical editions of the CFR in machine-readable formats, the GPO empowers a broader range of users to engage with and leverage this valuable information. This initiative is particularly beneficial for those conducting historical research, academic studies, environmental impact analyses, or legal scholarship that requires access to the regulatory landscape of a specific period.
The availability of CFR-1997-title36-vol1.xml in bulk data format signifies a commitment to transparency and accessibility. It allows for programmatic access, enabling automated data extraction, analysis, and integration with other datasets. This is a significant advancement from simply viewing static documents, as it facilitates a more dynamic and interactive engagement with the content.
Researchers can now readily examine the specific regulations in place for national parks and public lands during 1997, track changes over time, and perform large-scale analyses of regulatory trends. This release is anticipated to be of great interest to a diverse community, including historians, environmental lawyers, policy analysts, data scientists, and anyone with a vested interest in the stewardship of public lands.
The GPO encourages all interested parties to explore this newly available resource on govinfo.gov. This release underscores the GPO’s dedication to serving the public by providing free, organized, and easily accessible access to official government information, both current and historical.
For further details and to access the bulk data, please visit https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/CFR/1997/title-36/CFR-1997-title36-vol1.xml.
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