; (2) in subsection (a), by striking (a) This section applies and inserting the following: (a) Applicability This section applies ; and (3) by striking subsections (b) through (e) and inserting the following: (b) Rulemaking considerations In a rulemaking, an agency shall consider, in addition to other applicable considerations, the following: (1) The legal authority under which a rule may be proposed, including whether rulemaking is required by statute or is within the discretion of the agency. (2) The nature and significance of the problem the agency intends to address with a rule. (3) Whether existing rules have created or contributed to the problem the agency may address with a rule and, if so, whether those rules could be amended or rescinded to address the problem in whole or in part. (c) Initiation of rulemaking for major rules (1) Notice for major rules When an agency determines to initiate a rulemaking that may result in a major rule, the agency shall— (A) establish an electronic docket for that rulemaking, which may have a physical counterpart; and (B) publish a notice of initiation of rulemaking in the Federal Register, which shall— (i) briefly describe the subject, the problem to be solved, and the objectives of the rule; (ii) reference the legal authority under which the rule would be proposed; and (iii) indicate how interested persons may submit written material for the docket. (2) Accessibility All material submitted to an agency under paragraph (1)(B)(iii) shall be made accessible to the public and promptly placed in the docket required under paragraph (1), except with respect to material that is exempt from disclosure under section 552(b). (3) Timetable (A) In general With respect to a rulemaking for a major rule, the agency proposing the rule shall establish a timetable for the rulemaking that— (i) includes intermediate and final completion dates for actions of the agency