What happened
The notice warns that aggressive automated scraping of FederalRegister.gov and eCFR.gov will be restricted to access via developer APIs. Human users must complete a CAPTCHA to request access, and occasional re‑verification is expected as a security measure. Requests for broader IP ranges can be made through the Site Help button.
Why it matters for trust and compliance
- Its status is proposed. It is not law yet. Track it, but do not treat it as an obligation.
- The proposal impacts developers by mandating API‑only programmatic access and adding CAPTCHA verification to protect site security.
Who is affected
government developer FederalRegister.gov eCFR.gov
Recommended actions
- Map the security requirements to existing controls and close gaps.