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What action is required to gain programmatic access to FederalRegister.gov and eCFR.gov?
What action is required to gain programmatic access to FederalRegister.gov and eCFR.gov?
- Complete a CAPTCHA and click 'Request Access' (correct)
- Request access through a third-party website
- Submit a letter by mail
- Send an email requesting access
How often do users need to repeat the access process for each IP address?
How often do users need to repeat the access process for each IP address?
- Every week
- Approximately every three months (correct)
- Every month
- Once a year
What is the reason for limiting programmatic access to FederalRegister.gov and eCFR.gov?
What is the reason for limiting programmatic access to FederalRegister.gov and eCFR.gov?
- High maintenance costs
- Aggressive automated scraping (correct)
- Limited server capacity
- Government regulations
If a user wants to request access for a broader IP range, what action should they take first?
If a user wants to request access for a broader IP range, what action should they take first?
What is recommended for human users receiving the message regarding restricted access?
What is recommended for human users receiving the message regarding restricted access?
What is the purpose of completing the CAPTCHA (bot test) and clicking 'Request Access' as a human user?
What is the purpose of completing the CAPTCHA (bot test) and clicking 'Request Access' as a human user?
How long are requests valid for after completing the CAPTCHA and clicking 'Request Access'?
How long are requests valid for after completing the CAPTCHA and clicking 'Request Access'?
If a user needs to access FederalRegister.gov and eCFR.gov programmatically, what action must they take?
If a user needs to access FederalRegister.gov and eCFR.gov programmatically, what action must they take?
What is the consequence if a user fails to complete the CAPTCHA and submit the access request?
What is the consequence if a user fails to complete the CAPTCHA and submit the access request?
How can a user request access for a broader IP range apart from their current IP?
How can a user request access for a broader IP range apart from their current IP?
