SAMHSA Proposed Rule on Medications for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder
Public interest comment submitted in response to SAMHSA proposal to extend COVID-19 pandemic era flexibilities for accessing treatments for opioid use disorder
Publications
The GW Regulatory Studies Center scholars regularly conduct applied research to understand regulatory policy and practice from a public interest perspective. Our content often takes the form of public interest comments, formal testimony, working papers, policy insights, and short commentaries analyzing the most pressing issues in regulatory policy. View the rest of our material by the different types of publications listed on this page or our research areas.
What We Publish
Journal Articles & Working Papers
Long-form publications intended for academic audiences that take a deep dive into a particular aspect of regulatory policy.
Public Comments & Testimonies
Scholarly analysis of the potential effects of particular rulemakings from federal agencies, and advice to Congress on how to improve the rulemaking process.
Commentaries & Insights
Short-form publications intended for all audiences which provide easy to access analysis of regulatory policy.
Books & Reports
Formal publications, often completed with other leading organizations and individuals, providing a thorough understanding of regulations and the rulemaking process.
Newsletters
The weekly Regulation Digest contains everything you need to know about regulatory policy today, and our monthly Center Update gives you all of the latest from our team.
For accessible charts and supporting data that you can use in your own publications or presentations, visit the Reg Stats page.
Latest Publications
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.
The Strange Case of United States v. Google
Google represents 29% of the market for online advertising. Does this amount to monopolization?
Timeline for OIRA Nominees in New Administrations
How long has it taken in the past for incoming presidents to confirm their OIRA administrator?
Will ChatGPT Break Notice and Comment for Regulations?
A new AI tool is making waves and could have an impact on public commenting at regulatory agencies
Biden’s Fall 2022 Unified Agenda
Specific agency actions reflect the Biden administration’s priorities on advancing equity, tackling the climate crisis, and a wide variety of policy areas.
ABA Recognizes Laura Stanley with Student Essay Award
Former Senior Policy Analyst Laura Stanley receives ABA award for best student essay in administrative law