Preserving Our Regulatory History: GovInfo Releases 1997 Edition of Title 29, Volume 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations
We are pleased to announce a significant addition to the wealth of historical legal documents available through GovInfo.gov. On August 21, 2025, at 03:17, GovInfo.gov released the 1997 annual edition of Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), specifically Volume 5. This release is a valuable contribution to preserving and making accessible the foundational regulations that shaped various sectors of American life.
The Code of Federal Regulations, often abbreviated as CFR, is the codification of the general and permanent rules and regulations published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government. Title 29 of the CFR pertains to Labor, a broad and critical area encompassing a wide range of regulations governing employment, workplace safety, wages, benefits, and more.
Volume 5 of Title 29, within the 1997 edition, likely contains specific chapters and parts that were in effect at that time. While the exact contents of this volume would need to be reviewed directly, historical CFR editions typically cover detailed rules and guidelines issued by agencies such as the Department of Labor (DOL), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and other bodies responsible for labor-related matters.
The availability of this specific volume through GovInfo.gov is particularly important for several reasons:
- Historical Research: Researchers, legal scholars, historians, and industry professionals can now readily access the precise regulatory landscape of the labor sector in 1997. This is crucial for understanding the evolution of labor laws, tracking policy changes over time, and conducting in-depth analyses of past regulatory frameworks.
- Legal Precedent and Interpretation: For legal practitioners, understanding the regulations in effect during a specific period can be vital for interpreting historical cases, understanding the basis of past legal decisions, and tracing the development of legal precedent.
- Industry Compliance and Understanding: Businesses and organizations that operated under these regulations in 1997 may find this release useful for historical compliance audits, understanding the context of their past operations, or for specific historical research related to their industry.
- Transparency and Public Access: GovInfo.gov’s commitment to providing public access to government information is exemplified by this release. Making historical versions of the CFR readily available ensures transparency and empowers citizens to understand the regulatory environment of the past.
The release of the 1997 Title 29, Volume 5 of the CFR underscores GovInfo.gov’s dedication to providing comprehensive and accessible historical government information. We encourage anyone interested in the history of labor law, regulatory development, or American economic history to explore this valuable resource on GovInfo.gov. This release serves as a testament to the importance of preserving our regulatory heritage for the benefit of all.
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