Analysis

OMB Releases Draft of Annual Report on Regulation’s Impacts

OMB Releases Draft of Annual Report on Regulation’s Impacts

Major rules, especially EPA’s, potentially create enormous net benefits.

Report Recommends Ways to Improve Regulatory Science

Report Recommends Ways to Improve Regulatory Science

Study for ACUS examines steps agencies should take when using scientific analysis.

Despite Recent Safety Record, FAA May Lack Key Data

Despite Recent Safety Record, FAA May Lack Key Data

Recent GAO report details ways to improve aviation safety data collection.

CFPB Seeks to Increase Oversight of Nonbank Student Loan Servicers

CFPB Seeks to Increase Oversight of Nonbank Student Loan Servicers

Proposed rule to protect nearly 50 million Americans with student loan debt.

Draft Bill Would Limit EPA Rulemaking Power

Draft Bill Would Limit EPA Rulemaking Power

Proposal would require Energy Department to review EPA regulations costing more than $1 billion.

Congress Considers Limits on “Sue and Settle” Lawsuits

Congress Considers Limits on “Sue and Settle” Lawsuits

Republicans introduce bill limiting settlements of regulatory lawsuits.

U.K. Reshuffles Regulatory Scheme and Creates Consumer Finance Watchdog

U.K. Reshuffles Regulatory Scheme and Creates Consumer Finance Watchdog

Reform of U.K.’s financial regulatory system divides responsibilities among new agencies.

GAO Report Finds Excess Spending in Medicare

GAO Report Finds Excess Spending in Medicare

GAO urges changes to payment formula for certain Medicare plans.

Supreme Court Reaffirms Agency Discretion in Interpreting Regulations

Supreme Court Reaffirms Agency Discretion in Interpreting Regulations

Court concludes EPA reasonably interpreted its regulations governing logging road runoff

Shifting OSHA’s Priorities to Protect Public Health

Shifting OSHA’s Priorities to Protect Public Health

Agency needs “wake-up call” on chemical hazards, says PPR’s Adam Finkel.

CFPB Reports to Congress on Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

CFPB Reports to Congress on Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

The agency will focus on promoting fairness for both consumers and law-abiding debt collectors.

Do Federal Regulations Impede Economic Growth?

Do Federal Regulations Impede Economic Growth?

Study finds increasing federal regulation does not impede GDP or job growth.