Mass Comments Should Be Discouraged
ACUS should discourage the submission of mass comments in the notice and comment rulemaking process.
Preventing Mass Comment Wars
Agencies can welcome public participation while discouraging the submission of mass comments.
Mass Comments and the Revival of Apolitical Expertise
Mass comments policy should consider agencies’ roles as apolitical policymakers.
Disclosing Gluten in Food
Pending federal legislation would improve food information for consumers with gluten sensitivity.
Compromise Between Radicals and Incrementalists in Antitrust Reform
Harmonizing two approaches to antitrust law reform may protect consumer and market welfare most effectively.
Yes, Curbing U.S. Fossil Fuel Extraction Does Reduce Climate Pollution
Regulators should use a new model that captures the full impact of fossil fuel extraction to inform climate reforms.
Making Utility Assistance to Low-Income Households More Effective
Regulators can engage in smart policymaking to make utility services affordable for low-income households.
Limiting Interest Rates Without Limiting Access to Credit
Setting caps on interest rates can lead to unintended, negative consequences for borrowers.
Regulating the Sale and Use of Hidden Cameras
Regulators should restrict the sale and access of covert cameras but not ban them outright.
Can Ethical Certification Prevent Food Fraud?
Food certification organizations, if backed with criminal sanctions, can help deter food fraud.
Regulatory Comments and the Major Questions Doctrine
Courts should not rely on the number of public comments to assess the legality of regulations.
Virtual Hearings in Agency Adjudication
ACUS assesses the changing landscape of how agencies use new technologies to hold hearings.