Debate over OIRA’s Virtues and Vices Continues
Cass Sunstein and Lisa Heinzerling debate what really happens in OIRA.
Using a Compliance Cost Cap to Constrain Regulation
Forthcoming paper proposes firm limits be set on costs of regulatory policy.
OMB Releases Draft of Annual Report on Regulation’s Impacts
Major rules, especially EPA’s, potentially create enormous net benefits.
Report Recommends Ways to Improve Regulatory Science
Study for ACUS examines steps agencies should take when using scientific analysis.
Week in Review
Agencies increase health-contingent health plan reward, EPA issues rule for alternate contaminated water tests, and more.
Agencies Act to Address Risks from Sun Exposure
U.S. government takes measures to protect public from excessive sun exposure.
Draft Bill Would Limit EPA Rulemaking Power
Proposal would require Energy Department to review EPA regulations costing more than $1 billion.
Policy Entrepreneurs: The Power of Audacity
What can the efforts of a single former OIRA official teach about making broad institutional changes?
Republican Bills Would Obstruct Enforcement of Environmental Laws
Proposed legislation could give industry intervenors excessive influence in rulemaking.
Week in Review
Obama signs executive order to share government information, Republicans block EPA nominee, and more.
Congress Considers Limits on “Sue and Settle” Lawsuits
Republicans introduce bill limiting settlements of regulatory lawsuits.