GAO Characterizes HHS Information Memorandum as a “Rule” for Purposes of the CRA

The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) recent decision to consider waivers of the welfare work requirements, in addition to drawing considerable attention from political candidates and the media, has also raised a very interesting question of administrative procedure: … Read more

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Incorporation by Reference in the Spotlight

Last December, the Administrative Conference ignited an important public policy debate when it adopted Recommendation 2011-5, Incorporation by Reference.  The discussion is set to continue with an exciting event sponsored by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the coordinator of the U.S. voluntary … Read more

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Workshop on Improving the Use of Science in the Administrative Process

On September 10, 2012, the Administrative Conference, in collaboration with the National Academies, will be presenting an all-day workshop on “Improving the Use of Science in the Administrative Process.”  The workshop will address current issues relating to science in the … Read more

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Praise for the Conference’s Recommendation on the Paperwork Reduction Act

Two months since it was adopted by the Administrative Conference,  Recommendation 2012-4, Paperwork Reduction Act is being praised for its potential to help agencies reduce the public burdens of government information collections. Recommendation 2012-4 suggests ways for the Office of Information and … Read more

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ACUS Recommendations Stand the Test of Time

Administrative Implications of the Affordable Care Act *This article is not an official communication from the Administrative Conference of the United States, nor does the Conference express any views  on the Affordable Care Act or any of the ACA provisions … Read more

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ACUS Recommendation Aimed At Streamlining Immigration Courts To Reduce Caseload Backlog Garners Press Attention

At its June 2012 Plenary Session, the Administrative Conference of the United States approved an unprecedented recommendation aimed at streamlining federal immigration courts.  ACUS Recommendation 2012-3, entitled “Immigration Removal Adjudication,” was adopted by the Conference on June 15, 2012 and … Read more

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PHMSA Hosting July 13th Workshop on Incorporation by Reference

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), a component agency of the Department of Transportation (DOT), has just announced that it will host a workshop on incorporation by reference on Friday, July 13.  The workshop will provide an opportunity … Read more

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Incorporation by Reference: There’s Still Time to Share Your Views!

On May 15, 2012, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) held a workshop on “Federal Participation in the Development and Use of Voluntary Consensus Standards and in Conformity Assessment Activities” at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in … Read more

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International Regulatory Cooperation Maximizes Benefits for All

International Regulatory Cooperation Maximizes Benefits for All Post by: Adam Schlosser, U.S. Chamber of Commerce “Our regulatory system must protect public health, welfare, safety, and our environmentwhile promoting economic growth, innovation, competitiveness, and job creation.”  – Executive Order 13563, January … Read more

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Increasing and Improving International Regulatory Cooperation

Increasing and Improving International Regulatory Cooperation Post by: Adam Schlosser[1], U.S. Chamber of Commerce   Increasingly, the barriers between the United States and the rest of the world are only artificial.  Before even leaving for work in the morning, the … Read more

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