Once the comments are gathered and analyzed, and once the agency writes its final rule, the new regulation is implemented into law. Those affected by the new regulation must learn what it requires of them and how to follow it.

Compliance helps the public to understand its obligations under the law. It also aids the agency in communicating these responsibilities and fostering adherence. The compliance process is also an opportunity for those who are regulated by the new rule to communicate with one another about the most cost effective and thorough ways to comply.

Agencies have begun to experiment with technology to improve end-user compliance education. They are using electronic mailing lists (listservs) to notify subscribers about recently enacted rulemakings. Agencies also publish compliance guidelines, frequently in plain English, to educate the public about the practicalities of compliance with particular rulemakings. These vary in their organization with some tying compliance directly to particular rules and others presented thematically. These resources are designed to aid citizens and business in complying with important rules. Putting the information on-line informs the public, increases compliance and enables interested third parties to re-publish the information and disseminate it widely.