Opinion

The History of Precaution

The History of Precaution

An analysis of legal traditions provides insight into transnational regulatory relations.

TSCA and the Proposed Chemical Safety Improvement Act

TSCA and the Proposed Chemical Safety Improvement Act

Despite limitations, proposed legislation would improve regulation of chemicals.

Taking Targeted Immunity Statutes Seriously

Taking Targeted Immunity Statutes Seriously

Recent Supreme Court rulings provide insight into variable tort litigation outcomes.

Costs, Benefits, and the Non-Political Nature of OIRA Review

Costs, Benefits, and the Non-Political Nature of OIRA Review

OIRA performs the role of information aggregator.

OIRA and the Public

OIRA and the Public

OIRA’s external meetings play an important role in rulemaking.

Inside Baseball: The Nature of OIRA’s Work

Inside Baseball: The Nature of OIRA’s Work

The regulatory review process engages a wide range of actors.

What OIRA Really Does

What OIRA Really Does

Former administrator offers an overview of OIRA’s internal processes.

The Big Ideas Behind OIRA

The Big Ideas Behind OIRA

“The role of OIRA is emphatically one of procedural safeguards.”

State Powers Remain Vital After the ACA Decision

State Powers Remain Vital After the ACA Decision

State governments still have great power to negotiate favorable outcomes.

Can a Regulatory Budget Trim Red Tape?

Can a Regulatory Budget Trim Red Tape?

A paperwork budget could gain bipartisan support.

Adjusting the Social Cost of Carbon: A Commonsense Revision

Adjusting the Social Cost of Carbon: A Commonsense Revision

Changes should be made to better reflect underlying scientific models.

Cost-Benefit Analysis: A Tool for Good Governance in Financial Regulation

Cost-Benefit Analysis: A Tool for Good Governance in Financial Regulation

Effective evaluation helps to guard against regulatory capture.