U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Ensuring the Federal Government has an effective civilian workforce

Regulations affect every aspect of the Federal Government, for both citizens and Federal workers. This seminar provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the political, scientific, social and economic issues that shape how regulations are made. The course pays particular attention to the interagency aspects of regulatory development and to recent progress in “regulatory reform.” You will learn how to examine regulations for efficiency, effectiveness and unforeseen impacts on agencies, the public and private sectors, citizens and society. You will also experience insightful presentations by current and former Executive Branch officials and executives, business leaders and academics with extensive working  knowledge of regulatory development and review.

Sessions include examination of the rulemaking process, including Executive Branch efforts at regulatory reform; the conduct of regulatory analysis, including cost-benefit tests; and Executive Order 12866  (“Regulatory Planning and Review”).

Experienced managers, policy analysts and technical specialists or other senior program staff who are involved in regulatory policy development and decision-making, or who need a broader policy perspective