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eCFR analysis application which allows users to view important statistics and information regarding Federal Regulations in the USA.

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eCFR Analytics Platform

A web application for analyzing and tracking regulatory changes in the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). This platform helps monitor agency efficiency, regulation complexity, and correction patterns across federal agencies.

Features

Agency Analysis

  • Agency Directory: Browse all federal agencies and their sub-agencies
  • Jurisdiction Tracking: View which titles and chapters each agency regulates
  • Word Count Analysis: Calculate and track the size of each agency's regulations
  • Efficiency Scoring: Evaluate agencies based on:
    • Regulation complexity (words per chapter)
    • Correction response time (days to fix errors)

Correction Tracking

  • Timeline Visualization: View corrections over time with interactive charts
  • Detailed Analysis:
    • Track how quickly agencies fix regulatory errors
    • Monitor correction patterns and frequencies
    • Analyze correction types and affected sections
  • Agency Filtering: Filter corrections by specific agencies
  • Date Range Selection: Analyze corrections within custom time periods

Content Statistics

  • Word Count Metrics: Track regulation size over time
  • Automated Analysis: Regular updates of word counts and metrics
  • Historical Tracking: Monitor changes in regulation complexity

Technical Stack

  • Frontend: Next.js with React
  • UI Components: Custom components using Shadcn UI and Tailwind CSS
  • Data Visualization: Recharts for interactive charts
  • API Integration: Direct integration with eCFR API
  • Database: Supabase for data persistence
  • State Management: TanStack Query (React Query)

Data Sources

  • eCFR API for regulatory content and corrections
  • Custom database for tracking word counts and historical data
  • Agency hierarchy and jurisdiction mapping

Purpose

This platform aims to improve regulatory oversight by:

  1. Providing transparency into agency performance
  2. Tracking regulatory complexity
  3. Monitoring correction efficiency
  4. Enabling data-driven regulatory management

Target Users

  • Federal agency staff
  • Policy researchers
  • Regulatory compliance officers
  • Public oversight groups

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