Should India’s Supreme Court Enforce Regulations?
India’s Supreme Court enforces public interest regulations, but it risks political harm in doing so.
The Guidance Racket
Despite attacks from conservatives, guidance documents help agencies and regulated firms comply with the law.
China Implements More Participatory Rulemaking Under Communist Party
New requirements such as notice-and-comment periods and public hearings should improve transparency.
Washington Must Act on Much Needed Improvements to Freight Rail Policies
Rail industry’s complaints about recent Surface Transportation Board proposals are misplaced.
The Curious Bipartisan Push for Evidence-Based Policymaking
Despite its popularity, “evidence-based” policymaking is often less rational than it sounds.
Innovation as a Challenge to Regulation
Regulation can accommodate innovation while promoting broader social goals.
How Agencies Should Use Waivers and Exemptions
ACUS report recommends best practices for federal agencies using prospective waivers and exemptions.
Regulating Marketable Permits
ACUS provides marketable permit recommendations to harness efficiency and maintain policy objectives.
Learning What Works in Regulation
ACUS recommends agencies take steps to study the impacts of their rules.
Using Plain Language to Draft Regulations
ACUS recommendation offers suggestions for making the language of agency documents more accessible.
Understanding and Addressing Controversies About Agency Guidance
Experts weigh in on recent report and ACUS recommendation on agency guidance.
Energy Policy’s Orphaned Good Idea
Lawmakers are missing an opportunity to support renewable energy infrastructure.