Rulemaking

(a) Interim final rules The Attorney General— (1) shall, not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, issue rules to implement this Act and the amendments made by this Act; and (2) may issue the rules under paragraph (1) as interim final rules. (b) Procedure for final rule (1) Effectiveness of interim final rules A rule issued by the Attorney General as an interim final rule under subsection (a) shall become immediately effective as an interim final rule without requiring the Attorney General to demonstrate good cause therefor, notwithstanding subparagraph (B) of the undesignated matter following paragraph (4) of section 553(b) of title 5, United States Code. (2) Opportunity for comment and hearing An interim final rule issued under subsection (a) shall give interested persons the opportunity to comment and to request a hearing. (3) Final rule After the conclusion of such proceedings, the Attorney General shall issue a final rule to implement this Act and the amendments made by this Act in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code.