Process

OFR’s Refusal to Regulate References

OFR’s Refusal to Regulate References

The agency’s response to a recent petition fails to resolve a growing debate.

One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

Encouraging progress in public access to industry standards is counterbalanced by a governmental “disappointment.”

OFR Responds to Petition on Incorporation by Reference

OFR Responds to Petition on Incorporation by Reference

Government office responds to petition seeking greater public access to legal rules.

The Shutdown’s Impact on Regulation

The Shutdown’s Impact on Regulation

Looking back at the 1995 shutdown reveals insights about regulatory productivity.

The Supreme Court Should Avoid a Constitutional Ruling in Noel Canning

The Supreme Court Should Avoid a Constitutional Ruling in Noel Canning

The Court should allow the political process to resolve recess appointments controversy.

What OIRA Really Does

What OIRA Really Does

Former administrator offers an overview of OIRA’s internal processes.

The Big Ideas Behind OIRA

The Big Ideas Behind OIRA

“The role of OIRA is emphatically one of procedural safeguards.”

Does Mobile Roaming Regulation Violate the GATS?

Does Mobile Roaming Regulation Violate the GATS?

Potential WTO violations from international mobile roaming regulation, says recent article.

State Powers Remain Vital After the ACA Decision

State Powers Remain Vital After the ACA Decision

State governments still have great power to negotiate favorable outcomes.

Can a Regulatory Budget Trim Red Tape?

Can a Regulatory Budget Trim Red Tape?

A paperwork budget could gain bipartisan support.

Regulatory Cooperation in the TTIP

Regulatory Cooperation in the TTIP

Coordination between the U.S. and the EU can foster better trade and improved outcomes.

Recommendations for Improving Informal Rulemaking

Recommendations for Improving Informal Rulemaking

ACUS recommends ways to implement an administrative record in informal rulemaking.