GAO Finds Flaws With Nuclear Power Plant Emergency Planning
Nuclear Regulatory Commission unlikely to follow the GAO’s recommendation.
Real State Power Means Getting in the Obamacare Game
Embracing the implementation of Obamacare could give states greater power.
Week in Review
Obama continues cabinet nominations, OMB analyzes regulatory costs and benefits, and more.
U.K. Reshuffles Regulatory Scheme and Creates Consumer Finance Watchdog
Reform of U.K.’s financial regulatory system divides responsibilities among new agencies.
Federal Appeals Court Says EPA Cannot Make Rules by Correspondence
Court vacates EPA letters to Senator, holding they amounted to new regulations.
New York City Unleashes a Flood of Open Data
Law promises to promote transparency and encourage technological innovation.
Who Is Running OIRA?
Former EPA official questions review process during transition to new “regulatory czar” at OIRA.
Week in Review
Supreme Court will not hear tobacco labeling case, Administration releases new drug policy, and more.
GAO Report Finds Excess Spending in Medicare
GAO urges changes to payment formula for certain Medicare plans.
Supreme Court Reaffirms Agency Discretion in Interpreting Regulations
Court concludes EPA reasonably interpreted its regulations governing logging road runoff
Payouts from Foreclosure Settlement Begin
Mortgage borrowers begin to receive relief from $9.3 billion settlement.
Shifting OSHA’s Priorities to Protect Public Health
Agency needs “wake-up call” on chemical hazards, says PPR’s Adam Finkel.