OMB Releases Draft of Annual Report on Regulation’s Impacts
Major rules, especially EPA’s, potentially create enormous net benefits.
Report Recommends Ways to Improve Regulatory Science
Study for ACUS examines steps agencies should take when using scientific analysis.
CFPB Possesses Unique Accountability Structure
Consumer protection agency is sensibly structured to resist the dangers of client politics.
TARP Overseer Describes “Lost Opportunity” to Increase Small Business Lending
Report blames regulators’ lack of sufficient oversight in reviewing loan applications.
Despite Recent Safety Record, FAA May Lack Key Data
Recent GAO report details ways to improve aviation safety data collection.
We Live in an Interagency World
Despite conventional wisdom, agency coordination can sometimes improve presidential control.
Agencies Act to Address Risks from Sun Exposure
U.S. government takes measures to protect public from excessive sun exposure.
CFPB Seeks to Increase Oversight of Nonbank Student Loan Servicers
Proposed rule to protect nearly 50 million Americans with student loan debt.
Draft Bill Would Limit EPA Rulemaking Power
Proposal would require Energy Department to review EPA regulations costing more than $1 billion.
Policy Entrepreneurs: The Power of Audacity
What can the efforts of a single former OIRA official teach about making broad institutional changes?
Republican Bills Would Obstruct Enforcement of Environmental Laws
Proposed legislation could give industry intervenors excessive influence in rulemaking.
Could Kosher Certification Improve Food Safety and Nutritional Labeling?
PPR seminar speaker says kosher certification offers regulatory model.