Building on a survey of agency rulemaking contacts and interviews, this empirical study provides a comprehensive account of contractors’ roles in rulemaking.
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OIRA Administrator Under President Obama
Building on a survey of agency rulemaking contacts and interviews, this empirical study provides a comprehensive account of contractors’ roles in rulemaking.
Transparency, Participation, and Responsiveness in Hong Kong Consultative Policymaking
Examining the notice and comment practice in Hong Kong, analyzing hundreds of consultations conducted over a 25-year period
Contractors fulfill many more functions in the rulemaking process than is commonly understood, with important implications for legality and public interest.
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