§ 1232.
(a)
“Regulation” defined
For the purpose of this section, the term “regulation” means any generally applicable rule, regulation, guideline, interpretation, or other requirement that—
(1)
is prescribed by the Secretary or the Department; and
(2)
has legally binding effect in connection with, or affecting, the provision of financial assistance under any applicable program.
([Pub. L. 90–247, title IV, § 437], formerly § 421, as added [Pub. L. 91–230, title IV, § 401(a)(10)], Apr. 13, 1970, [84 Stat. 169]; renumbered § 431, [Pub. L. 92–318, title III, § 301(a)(1)], June 23, 1972, [86 Stat. 326]; amended [Pub. L. 93–380, title V, § 509(a)], Aug. 21, 1974, [88 Stat. 566]; [Pub. L. 94–142, § 7], Nov. 29, 1975, [89 Stat. 796]; [Pub. L. 94–482, title IV, § 405], Oct. 12, 1976, [90 Stat. 2231]; [Pub. L. 96–374, title XIII, § 1302], Oct. 3, 1980, [94 Stat. 1497]; [Pub. L. 97–35, title V, § 533(a)(3)], Aug. 13, 1981, [95 Stat. 453]; renumbered § 437 and amended [Pub. L. 103–382, title II], §§ 212(b)(1), 247, Oct. 20, 1994, [108 Stat. 3913], 3923; [Pub. L. 103–437, § 7(a)(1)], Nov. 2, 1994, [108 Stat. 4587].)