Quantitative Models Predict Historic Obama Midnight Surge
Research forecasts a substantial increase in economically significant rules that would outpace that of the past three presidents’ final months.
Should Administrative Agencies Adopt Class Action Procedures?
Responding to significant agency backlogs, a new report recommends class action-type procedures.
Combatting External and Internal Regulatory Capture
External and internal capture may be reduced through a more logical division of labor between Congress and agencies.
Corporate Capture of the Rulemaking Process
The right regulatory reforms can level the playing field between the public and powerful corporate players.
Is Quantified Cost-Benefit Analysis a Requirement for Rulemaking?
Administrative law expert explores whether agencies must always use numbers to justify new rules.
A Forecast of the Next Five Years in Regulation
RegBlog’s fifth anniversary prompts illuminating debate about the best path for future regulators.
Does Extending a Comment Period Equal Regulatory Delay?
Study suggests a link between comment period extensions and delays in final rules.
New Regulation Seeks to Combat Housing Segregation
HUD rule aims to clarify fair housing obligations and promote residential integration.
The Regulatory Review Reading List on Waters of the U.S. Rule
RegBlog’s go to resources for understanding the newly released Clean Water Rule.
Can 911 Find You?
FCC issues final rule increasing 911 operators’ ability to locate wireless 911 callers.
Commercial Drones in the Skies by 2017
The FAA proposes rule permitting restricted use of commercial unmanned aircraft systems.
Satisfaction Is Not the Same as Policy Success
Making decisions that satisfy those involved in regulatory policy-making does not guarantee successful outcomes.