49 C.F.R. § 553.11 Initiation of rulemaking.
Title 49 - Transportation
The Administrator may initiate rulemaking either on his own motion or on petition by any interested person after a determination in accordance with Part 552 of this title that grant of the petition is advisable. The Administrator may, in his discretion, also consider the recommendations of other agencies of the United States.
Title 49: Transportation
PART 553—RULEMAKING PROCEDURES
Subpart B—Procedures for Adoption of Rules
§ 553.11 Initiation of rulemaking.