Federal Court Orders EPA to Revisit Lead Risks
Ninth Circuit orders EPA to propose a new standard for lead dust and an updated definition for lead paint.
Participatory Rulemaking in China Needs Even More Effort
Recent revisions to China’s administrative regulations will not guarantee effective public participation.
The Guidance Racket
Despite attacks from conservatives, guidance documents help agencies and regulated firms comply with the law.
China Implements More Participatory Rulemaking Under Communist Party
New requirements such as notice-and-comment periods and public hearings should improve transparency.
Let’s Be Real About Trump’s First Year in Regulation
Claims that the Trump Administration has radically reduced regulation are simply not true.
Getting Back to the Basics with Agency Rulemaking
The United States needs a bipartisan push to bring transparency and accountability back into the rulemaking process.
Regulatory Reform Should Be About Strengthening Legislative Responsibility
Countries like Australia and Canada offer models for reining in delegation of lawmaking authority to agencies.
Concluding Thoughts on Cost-Benefit Analysis and the Public’s Impact in Rulemaking
The Supreme Court’s decision in Michigan v. EPA illustrates that the public has a serious role to play in the rulemaking process.
Cost-Benefit Analysis and Reasoned Agency Decision-Making
Scalia recounts his role in challenging a SEC rule on behalf of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
The Value of Public Participation in Rulemaking
Appearing before agencies affords the public an important opportunity to have a genuine impact on the law.
The Public’s Role in Administrative Law
Public participation in the rulemaking process serves a vital role in improving the law.
The Regulatory Accountability Act and the Obsolescence of Formal Rulemaking
Administrative agencies should not be required to use a process that has been obsolete for decades.