OMB’s New Approach to Agency Guidance Documents
Research fellow argues that a recent OMB memo could improve regulatory lawmaking.
Public Engagement in Rulemaking
Agencies should work to expand public engagement efforts beyond notice and comment.
Recusal Rules for Administrative Adjudicators
ACUS’s recommendation on recusal could improve federal agency adjudication.
Hurdles in Building Public-Private Partnerships
Guidance from ACUS could help agencies navigate partnerships with the private sector.
Accessing Agency Procedure
The Administrative Conference of the United States recommends greater transparency about agency procedure.
Improving Regulations.gov
Implementing ACUS recommendations would enhance access to rulemaking materials.
Investigating the Trump Administration
Scholar points to potential challenges facing congressional investigations into the executive branch.
China’s Central Government Seeks to Rein in Regulatory Documents
China’s State Council imposes new requirements to curb the abusive aspects of regulatory guidance documents.
Has the Supreme Court Endorsed the Use of Junk Science in the Administrative State?
A recent Supreme Court decision could allow courts to rely on dubious science.
Tribal Regulation of Single-Use Plastics
As the federal government and many state governments fail to address plastic waste, Indian tribes become policy innovators.
Combatting Deregulation with Regulatory Horcruxes
Scholar argues that spreading regulatory authority may insulate programs from future deregulatory pressures.
Regulating Alaska’s Salmon
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game monitors effect of hatchery salmon on wild stocks.