Cite this Code: CFR To cite the regulations in this volume use title, part and section number. Thus, 5 CFR 1200.1 refers to title 5, part 1200, section 1. Explanation The Code of Federal Regulations is a codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the Executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government. The Code is divided into 50 titles which represent broad areas subject to Federal regulation. Each title is divided into chapters which usually bear the name of the issuing agency. Each chapter is further subdivided into parts covering specific regulatory areas. Each volume of the Code is revised at least once each calendar year and issued on a quarterly basis approximately as follows: Title 1 through Title 16........ Title 17 through Title 27 Title 28 through Title 41 Title 42 through Title 50.. ..as of January 1 ...as of April 1 .......as of July 1 ..as of October 1 The appropriate revision date is printed on the cover of each volume. 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