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Nuclear Regulatory Policy and Presidential Power

Nuclear Regulatory Policy and Presidential Power

The Administration’s approach to Nuclear Regulatory Commission policy reflects its plan for other agencies.

It May Be Time to Give Up on Agency Adjudication

It May Be Time to Give Up on Agency Adjudication

Weakening agency independence could make agency adjudication unconstitutional without judicial review.

Government Ethics in Calamity

Government Ethics in Calamity

Walter Shaub reviews the state of federal government ethics and challenges to government accountability.

The Limits of Presidential Power Over Public Lands

The Limits of Presidential Power Over Public Lands

Scholars examine the legal limits on presidential power to reduce protections for federal lands and waters.

Nonfederal Capabilities for Risk Management

Nonfederal Capabilities for Risk Management

When the federal government fails to act, state and private actors can fill the void.

The Political Context of Rebuilding the Federal Regulatory Infrastructure

The Political Context of Rebuilding the Federal Regulatory Infrastructure

Politics will inevitably shape how U.S. regulatory agencies can be restructured for better performance in the future.

Solving, Not Shuffling, Environmental and Workplace Pollution

Solving, Not Shuffling, Environmental and Workplace Pollution

Addressing exposures to harmful chemicals requires an integrated agency.

Clarifying OIRA’s Role Will Yield More Durable, Responsive Policy

Clarifying OIRA’s Role Will Yield More Durable, Responsive Policy

Designating OIRA early as the lead project manager would allow for a more effective rulemaking process.

Rebuilding Food Safety Regulation in the United States

Rebuilding Food Safety Regulation in the United States

A unified food safety agency is needed to ensure that foods are safe for the consuming public.

Rebuilding the U.S. Regulatory System

Rebuilding the U.S. Regulatory System

Experts map out reforms for reforming the U.S. regulatory system in the coming years.

Tracing and Technology at the Food and Drug Administration

Tracing and Technology at the Food and Drug Administration

Scholars discuss regulatory and technological approaches to improving food safety and traceability.

Preparing for the AI Bubble

Preparing for the AI Bubble

Scholar recommends policy changes to address potential AI-driven market crash.