Federal Agency Recommends Improvements in Government Transparency
Latest ACUS recommendations seek to promote a more open and efficient government.
Improving Disability Adjudication
ACUS makes several recommendations to improve SSA’s claim processing.
ACUS Examines Time it Takes the White House to Review Rules
ACUS floats proposals to make rule review faster and more transparent.
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Encouraging progress in public access to industry standards is counterbalanced by a governmental “disappointment.”
Regulatory Cooperation in the TTIP
Coordination between the U.S. and the EU can foster better trade and improved outcomes.
Recommendations for Improving Informal Rulemaking
ACUS recommends ways to implement an administrative record in informal rulemaking.
Can Agencies Legally Use Social Media for Rulemaking?
ACUS draft report analyzes legal obstacles for using social media in rulemaking.
Regulating by Reference
The Regulatory Review features an examination of “incorporation by reference” by legal experts on regulation and administrative law.
Collaboration is the Key to Making the Law Free
Incorporation by reference should be structured to ensure both access and efficiency.
We Need Full Public Access to the Law
Federal agencies must guarantee that all regulatory provisions are fully, publicly available.
Report Recommends Ways to Improve Regulatory Science
Study for ACUS examines steps agencies should take when using scientific analysis.
