Recommendations for Improving Informal Rulemaking
ACUS recommends ways to implement an administrative record in informal rulemaking.
Bill Moves Forward to Amend the Regulatory Process
Debate ensues over the proposed Regulatory Accountability Act.
Former FDIC Head Offers Prescriptions for Fixing Wall Street
In a lecture at Penn, Sheila Bair offers reforms for U.S. financial system.
EPA Upgrades its Energy Star Portfolio Manager
An upgraded online management system will better track buildings’ energy consumption.
Texas Bill Imposes Comprehensive Regulation on Abortions
New legislation will impose restrictions on abortion clinics and physicians.
HHS Issues Another Rule on Contraceptive Mandate
Agency has finally issued its new rule on contraceptive coverage.
Will Proposed Federal Rule Effectively Relax Stricter State Bans on Shark Finning?
Marine agency’s proposed rule may preempt more protective state and territorial laws.
What Should the New OIRA Administrator Do?
Now that Howard Shelanski is confirmed, he faces choices about his priorities.
CMS Proposes to Significantly Increase Reward for Reporting Medicare Fraud
CMS expects proposed rule to help recuperate more Medicare funds.
Senators Question President’s Pick for OIRA Administrator
Howard Shelanski questioned on delays, retrospective review, and role for cost-benefit analysis.