If We Can Fix TSCA, We Can Fix the OSH Act
President Obama recently signed toxics reform; now it is time to fix workplace safety law, too.
Finality and the Virtues of Jurisdictional Declarations
The Supreme Court sheds light on the finality of Army Corps of Engineers’ jurisdictional determinations.
The Clean Power Plan Is not Without Precedent
Environmental experts argue that precedent supports contested features of EPA’s major climate change rule.
New Toxic Chemical Legislation Fails on Federalism
Scholar argues that bill aimed at strengthening safety of chemicals runs afoul of principle of precautionary federalism.
Are We Making Progress in Valuing Health and Longevity in Regulatory Analysis?
Although agencies have made strides concerning values for mortality risk reductions, more research is needed on these values.
The Best Way to Implement the Clean Power Plan
Energy policy expert argues that imposing a price on carbon is vital to implementing the Clean Power Plan.
Administrative Constitutionalism and Administrative Power
New book raises the question of when bureaucratic constitutional interpretation is desirable and sustainable.
New “Sue-and-Settle” Bill is Much Ado About Nothing
Proposed legislation seeking to curb collusive deadline suits misunderstands the administrative process.
New Regulations Proposed on Arctic Ocean Drilling
Interior Department proposes new regulations for exploratory drilling offshore Alaska.
EPA Reform Measures Face White House Opposition
White House claims EPA reform legislation is expensive, unnecessary, and arbitrary.
EPA Enforcement in a Time of Financial Constraint
Scholar argues that the EPA has to look for cheaper, more efficient enforcement strategies.
Cancer Study’s Claims About “Bad Luck” May Undermine Preventive Regulation
Journal article blaming “bad luck” for cancer is misleading, say other scientists.