This study examines existing practices for communication and cooperation between regulators in the European Union (EU) and the United States (U.S.) responsible for transportation safety and other matters regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The study describes current procedures, identifies successes and challenges to effective regulator-to-regulator cooperation, and offers suggestions for improving regulatory outcomes through cooperation.
Oversight of the Renewable Fuel Standard
Prepared statement for the record for the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Hearing on Oversight of the Renewable Fuel Standard
The Role of FDA Regulation in the Fight Against the Zika Virus
FDA's assessment of potential remedy remains unreleased
Space-Time Trading: Special Relativity and Financial Market Microstructure
High frequency traders attempt to exploit physics to gain an advantage
In a letter to the National Academy of Sciences on its project, "Assessing Approaches to Updating the Social Cost of Carbon," a group of prominent regulatory economists argues that federal regulatory analysis should compare domestic regulatory benefits to domestic costs.
Senate Shows Continuing Interest in Regulatory Reform
Regulation is one of the primary vehicles by which federal policy is formulated, and it affects every household, employee, and business in the United States. Recognizing the importance of the regulatory process, the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee recently released a report, “Direct From the Source: Understanding Regulation From the Inside Out,” which features some practical solutions for regulatory reform submitted by the GW Regulatory Studies Center and other sources.
Looking Ahead to Regulation in 2016
Although Congress will not likely enact new legislation in President Obama’s final year in office, regulatory agencies are a different matter.
President Obama’s Regulatory Output: Looking Back at 2015 and Ahead to 2016
HHS leads the way in finalizing new economically significant rules
On May 3, 2011, EPA determined that regulation of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) from coal- and oil-fired electric utility steam generating units (EGUs) was appropriate and necessary, and proposed “mercury and air toxics standards” (MATS) pursuant to section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA). The agency issued final MATS on February 16, 2012.
