Agencies May Differ from their Expert Scientific Panels
D.C. Circuit’s decision on ozone regulation has implications for science and policy in agencies.
The Regulatory Review Announces 2013-14 Editorial Board
Incoming Board plans to spread the reach of RegBlog’s mix of regulatory news, analysis, and opinion.
What Should the New OIRA Administrator Do?
Now that Howard Shelanski is confirmed, he faces choices about his priorities.
Regulating by Reference
The Regulatory Review features an examination of “incorporation by reference” by legal experts on regulation and administrative law.
Collaboration is the Key to Making the Law Free
Incorporation by reference should be structured to ensure both access and efficiency.
We Need Full Public Access to the Law
Federal agencies must guarantee that all regulatory provisions are fully, publicly available.
Debate over OIRA’s Virtues and Vices Continues
Cass Sunstein and Lisa Heinzerling debate what really happens in OIRA.
Defining Government Failure
Ideological presumptions should not obscure key elements of “government failure.”
Senators Question President’s Pick for OIRA Administrator
Howard Shelanski questioned on delays, retrospective review, and role for cost-benefit analysis.
Using a Compliance Cost Cap to Constrain Regulation
Forthcoming paper proposes firm limits be set on costs of regulatory policy.
FTC Report Shows Increase in Pay-for-Delay Drug Settlements
Agency report indicates that potentially anti-competitive drug settlements are on the rise.
Institutionalizing Regulatory Lookback
Obama’s next OIRA Administrator should act to embed retrospective evaluation into the regulatory process.