Federal Regulatory Reform: An Overview
Abstract
Over the past several decades there have been numerous attempts in Congress and elsewhere to modify the federal rule making process. Underlying many of these "regulatory reform" efforts is a perceived need to reduce the burden associated with regulatory compliance. Proponents of reform contend that federal regulations are too costly, time consuming, complex, and intrusive for businesses and other regulated parties, and that better crafted rules can be developed through, among other things, the use of sophisticated analytical tools and greater oversight by the President and Congress. On the other hand, some contend that these reform efforts focus too much on the costs of regulations and do not adequately recognize the benefits that the rules provide. They also argue that additional requirements will have the effect of eroding existing regulatory protections or lengthening an already lengthy rule making process, thereby depriving the public of needed health, safety, and environmental improvements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 21, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA435619
Entities
People
- Curtis W. Copeland
Organizations
- Defense Acquisition University