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Federal Register proposes limiting automated scraping, requiring API use and CAPTCHAs

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: The proposal impacts developers by mandating API‑only programmatic access and adding CAPTCHA verification to protect site security.

Summary generated from the sources below. Check the primary source before relying on it; this is not legal advice.

Sources
Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests
Federal Register (privacy, cybersecurity, AI documents) · primary source · Oct 1, 2026
Details
JurisdictionUnited States (federal)
RegulatorNational Archives and Records Administration
StatusProposed
PublishedOctober 1, 2026
Effectivenot stated
OrganisationsFederalRegister.gov, eCFR.gov
Topicssecurity