Modernizing Congressional Oversight of Agency Rulemaking
The Government Accountability Office discusses whether Congress should establish new offices to oversee agency rulemaking.
White House Seeks to Modernize Its Public Engagement Over Regulation
OIRA releases guidance aiming to expand participation in the regulatory review process.
“Rollback Whiplash” and a Two-Year Presidency
Scholars argue that rollback tools mean Presidents must act fast to implement lasting policy.
Robots Reviewing Agency Rules
Scholar warns that using artificial intelligence to revise agency rules may compromise democratic ideals.
Enduring Principles of Sound Regulatory Analysis
The economic foundations of Executive Order 12,866 underscore its continued importance in regulatory review.
Report Shines Light on Regulatory Burdens on University Research
Recommendations in National Academy of Sciences report may lead to smarter regulation of research.
The Regulatory Reform Debate Needs a Wider Lens
The U.S. does not regulate more than its international peers, but could still learn much from them about regulatory management.
Professor Coglianese to Lead New Initiative on Regulatory Excellence
Penn receives $1.2 million from Alberta Energy Regulator to lead Best-in-Class Regulator Initiative.
An Independent Commission Should Suggest, Not Determine, Rule Rescissions
Proposed regulatory review commissions would circumvent procedural safeguards.
Learning from the FDA’s Plan B Fiasco
Plan B episode calls for reconsidering the scope of judicial review and the role of politics in rulemaking.
Moving Toward the Evaluation State
By taking three feasible steps, the administration could help build a regulatory culture more supportive of ex post evaluation.