Regulating Labor
RegBlog commemorates Labor Day by highlighting connections between regulation and employment.
What Should the New OIRA Administrator Do?
Now that Howard Shelanski is confirmed, he faces choices about his priorities.
Regulating by Reference
The Regulatory Review features an examination of “incorporation by reference” by legal experts on regulation and administrative law.
Shifting OSHA’s Priorities to Protect Public Health
Agency needs “wake-up call” on chemical hazards, says PPR’s Adam Finkel.
Updating OSHA Inspection Policies
Using predictive targeting could better identify firms with the biggest risks to workers.
Defense Department Amends Rules to “Match Reality” for Women in Combat
Rule restricting women’s role in direct combat will be formally lifted.
Members of Congress Need Not Send to Ask For Whom the Bell Tolls
Congress must not forget its role in setting regulatory policy.
OSHA Warns Fracking Employees of Silica Inhalation Risk
Hazard alert highlights a health-related concern about natural gas extraction.
PPR Hosts Washington Workshop on Economic Impacts of Regulation
Roundtable in Washington D.C. focuses on analyzing regulatory impacts on employment.
A Missed Opportunity: The Ostrich Approach to Indoor Radon Exposure
Small, proactive steps could prevent thousands of radon-related deaths.
The Proper Limits of the Congressional Regulatory Veto
The CRA’s ban on issuing “substantially similar” rules has been misunderstood