Improving Regulatory Accountability: Lessons from the Past, Prospects for the Future
Bureaucracy has outgrown Congress' ability to exercise oversight
Improving Regulatory Accountability: Lessons from the Past, Prospects for the Future
Bureaucracy has outgrown Congress' ability to exercise oversight
One-Size-Fits-All Regulations are a Bad Deal for Low-Income Americans
Long-term benefits may not add up for households at low end of the income distribution
2014: The Regulatory Year in Review
This commentary highlights ten important final rules U.S. federal agencies issued in 2014. Although the agencies predict each rule will offer substantial public benefits, each rule also has considerable expected costs, some of which outweigh the benefits.
Fundamental change in regulatory decisionmaking is needed, and the foundation for that change must be greater humility.
EPA's CO2 Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources – Electric Utility Generating Units
EPA's proposed rule sets state-by-state carbon intensity targets for the production of electricity.
Reducing Regulatory Barriers to Transatlantic Trade
Well-designed regulatory approaches can support international trade and investment
DOE's Proposed Efficiency Standards for Commercial Heating and Cooling Equipment
The Department of Energy's proposed rule amends the existing energy efficiency standards for commercial unitary air conditioners (CUAC) and commercial unitary heat pumps (CUHP), which are used for space conditioning of commercial and industrial buildings.
Are Internships the New 'Pathway' Into the Federal Government?
Thanks to the Pathways Programs, current students and recent graduates may now find it a little easier to land a full-time job in the federal government.
What's New in the Fall 2014 Regulatory Agenda?
The Fall 2014 Unified Agenda identifies 3,415 regulatory actions at different stages of development.