Regulatory Cooperation in the TTIP
Coordination between the U.S. and the EU can foster better trade and improved outcomes.
Bill Moves Forward to Amend the Regulatory Process
Debate ensues over the proposed Regulatory Accountability Act.
Can Agencies Legally Use Social Media for Rulemaking?
ACUS draft report analyzes legal obstacles for using social media in rulemaking.
Debate Ensues Over Congressional Control of Agency Rulemaking
Scholars debate the constitutionality–and wisdom–of the REINS Act.
What Should the New OIRA Administrator Do?
Now that Howard Shelanski is confirmed, he faces choices about his priorities.
Debate over OIRA’s Virtues and Vices Continues
Cass Sunstein and Lisa Heinzerling debate what really happens in OIRA.
Senators Question President’s Pick for OIRA Administrator
Howard Shelanski questioned on delays, retrospective review, and role for cost-benefit analysis.
Institutionalizing Regulatory Lookback
Obama’s next OIRA Administrator should act to embed retrospective evaluation into the regulatory process.
Report Recommends Ways to Improve Regulatory Science
Study for ACUS examines steps agencies should take when using scientific analysis.
Policy Entrepreneurs: The Power of Audacity
What can the efforts of a single former OIRA official teach about making broad institutional changes?
Congress Considers Limits on “Sue and Settle” Lawsuits
Republicans introduce bill limiting settlements of regulatory lawsuits.