A Backwards Idea from the FCC
The public should not be required to submit copies of material cited in rulemaking comments.
The Need for a Judicial Check on Regulatory Compliance Orders
The Supreme Court should hold in favor of judicial review in Sackett v. EPA.
A Call for a Radical New Communications Policy
The FCC should regulate like antitrust agencies, providing competition-based ex post remedies.
Regulatory Opinion: Year in Review
The REINS Act, the ozone standard, regulatory reform, cost-benefit analysis, the Affordable Care Act, and Dodd-Frank, and more … as discussed in our top opinion posts from 2011.
Calibrating Chevron for Preemption
Regulatory preemption of state law should be tied to the presence of a preemption clause.
Over-Regulation of Parthenotes Stifles Valuable Scientific Research
Federal government should fund research using stem cells from unfertilized eggs.
Reclaiming Workplace Health and Safety for All
Inconsistent enforcement of the UK’s health and safety regulations unduly burdens businesses.
CPR Report on OIRA’s Meetings Ignores Their Context
Increased regulatory action under Obama means that OIRA has more regulations to review.
Centralized Review Politicizes Protection of Public Health, Worker Safety, and the Environment
New report shows regulatory playing field tilting far to the right.
Is the Regulatory Sky about to Fall?
Claims that the Regulatory Accountability Act will paralyze agencies have a long pedigree.
Agencies Should Pay For Any Copyrighted Materials They Incorporate by Reference
Incorporated materials may be difficult to obtain, so agencies must make them available at their own expense.