Shunting Aside Chevron Deference
The Supreme Court’s most recent term suggests that some justices would revise the doctrine of Chevron deference.
Lucia Turns Out to Be Much Ado About Nothing
The Court’s decision about administrative judges skirts major separation of powers questions.
How to Regulate During a Financial Crisis
Scholar argues that financial regulators must be decisive yet agile when using imperfect information.
Science and Democratic Policy in a Data-Driven World
Public access to data behind regulations should not be a political question.
Deconstructing Regulatory Science
Proposed limits to EPA’s consideration of scientific data threaten timely, sound policymaking.
Increasing EPA’s Scientific Transparency
Despite concerns, environmental agency’s “transparent science” proposed rule supports existing guidelines.
Science, Transparency, and Environmental Policy
Scholars and regulatory commentators debate the significance of EPA’s recently proposed “transparency” rule.
New Developments in Regulatory Benefit-Cost Analysis
Scholars and industry representatives highlight takeaways from conference on new regulatory developments.
Participatory Rulemaking in China Needs Even More Effort
Recent revisions to China’s administrative regulations will not guarantee effective public participation.
China Implements More Participatory Rulemaking Under Communist Party
New requirements such as notice-and-comment periods and public hearings should improve transparency.
Using Plain Language to Draft Regulations
ACUS recommendation offers suggestions for making the language of agency documents more accessible.
Guidance and the Congressional Review Act
Congress faces issues in attempting to apply regulation-removing law to agency guidance.