Federal agency reviews of existing regulations

Article Abstract:

A survey of 16 federal agencies indicated the agencies recognized the importance of periodic reviews of existing regulations, but often lacked the personnel or information needed to make appropriate changes. Similarly, public input can be important in prompting reviews, but the public's participation is often negligible. The basic elements of a sound review program include senior-level staff and public participation, periodic reviews, identification of problems, a success measurement base, and sources for data on technology and effectiveness. Stronger initial and post-review rulemaking can also prove useful.

Laws, regulations and rules, National government, Federal government

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The APA at fifty: a celebration, not a puzzlement

Article Abstract:

The Administrative Procedure Act has resulted in broad acceptance of the use of administrative law judges and notice and comment rulemaking since it was enacted in 1946. Regulatory practices have come under fire of late, but little of the evidence cited occurred as a result of poor administrative practices. The Administrative Procedure Act has been very successful at providing a framework for rulemaking and resolving agency disputes, and current criticisms can likely be resolved in this framework as well.

History, Administrative law

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