Improving Virtual Public Engagement
A new series of recommendations from ACUS will help agencies improve their use of virtual engagement in rulemakings.
Outcome-Based Cooperative Regulation
The key to improving regulation rests with strengthening its capacity to reinforce productive cooperation.
Regulatory Engagement is Due for an Upgrade
Improving comment solicitation and fixing Regulations.gov will enhance access to the regulatory process.
Democratic Innovation to Improve Agency Rulemaking Comments
Agencies should consider new tools to expand access to public opinion in the rulemaking process.
Balancing Public Engagement and Agency Action in a Changing World
Regulators facing challenges such as climate change must balance obtaining public input with acting effectively.
Marginalized Groups and the Multiple Languages of Regulatory Decision-Making
Agencies must incorporate insights from marginalized communities to empower them.
Institutionalizing Equity in Agency Decision Making
By creating internal rules on rulemaking, agencies can increase underserved communities’ access and participation.
Public Input in Rulemaking
Public comments allow agencies to understand the perspectives of those who regulations are intended to benefit.
Creating an Administrative System for All
Experts explore how federal agencies can better include and serve marginalized communities.
Mass Comments’ Opportunity Costs
What is lost when those with something to say join the mass comments bandwagon?
Managing Mass Comment “Supply” by Reducing “Demand”
Alternative agency outreach methods can garner useful feedback and reduce pressure on the notice and comment process.
Preventing Mass Comment Wars
Agencies can welcome public participation while discouraging the submission of mass comments.