Should Chemical Regulation Be Stronger?
West Virginia chemical spill raises question of whether better regulation is needed.
U.S. Agency Expands Support for Partial Decommissioning of Oil Rigs
New “rigs-to-reefs” policy endorses ongoing conversion of retired offshore platforms into artificial reefs.
Plastic Bag Regulations Gain Momentum, Face Criticism
Many jurisdictions have adopted or are considering controversial laws that restrict single-use plastic bags.
Dangerous Dust and Deadly Delay: OSHA’s Proposed Silica Rule
Cost-effective workplace safety rule would save 700 lives a year.
The History of Precaution
An analysis of legal traditions provides insight into transnational regulatory relations.
The Clean Air Act and the Poor
Economists’ study provides a quantitative look at the equities of environmental regulation.
The Clean Water Act Needs Positive Reform
House bills would roll back rather than advance progress on water quality.
The Regulatory Review Announces 2013-14 Editorial Board
Incoming Board plans to spread the reach of RegBlog’s mix of regulatory news, analysis, and opinion.
Defining Government Failure
Ideological presumptions should not obscure key elements of “government failure.”
OMB Releases Draft of Annual Report on Regulation’s Impacts
Major rules, especially EPA’s, potentially create enormous net benefits.
Draft Bill Would Limit EPA Rulemaking Power
Proposal would require Energy Department to review EPA regulations costing more than $1 billion.
Real State Power Means Getting in the Obamacare Game
Embracing the implementation of Obamacare could give states greater power.