Why arent the regulations included in the language of the New ICPC?
Regulations are not included in the language of the New ICPC to preserve the utility, purpose and function of the Compact. This design was intended by the framers to allow the New ICPC to be responsive to changes in foster care and adoption environments without the need to re-draft or change the Compact itself. All interstate compacts provide a foundation for cooperation between parties regarding the terms of the compact and once enacted in a state become part of that states laws. Rules and regulations, on the other hand, serve a separate function in that they create mechanisms to carry out the provisions of a compact. The New Compact establishes rulemaking procedures that are consistent with those required for a state or federal agency. The New Compact creates a process under which rules can be made and enforced and, when necessary, be modified without returning to each state legislature. This structure provides fair and efficient means to address matters which may affect interstate p
