Rulemaking

The Committee on Rulemaking considers the procedures that agencies use to promulgate, modify or rescind regulations.

Committee Contacts

Committee Chair

Cary Coglianese

Edward B. Shils Professor of Law and Professor of Political Science; Director, Penn Program on Regulation

University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School

Committee Meetings & Events

Past Meetings & Events

Fourth Committee Meeting: Mass, Computer-Generated, and Fraudulent Comments (Committee on Rulemaking)

May 24, 2021 - 10:00 am EDT

Draft Recommendation - Mass, Computer-Generated, and Fraudulent Comments

Draft Recommendation - Mass, Computer-Generated, and Fraudulent Comments

Comment from Senior Fellow Lon B. Smith (05-17-2021)

Comment from Senior Fellow Lon B. Smith (05-17-2021)

Comment from Government Member Robert F. Stone (05-18-2021)

Comment from Government Member Robert F. Stone (05-18-2021)

Comment from Senior Fellow Nina A. Mendelson (05-21-2021)

Comment from Senior Fellow Nina A. Mendelson (05-21-2021)

Comment from Free Press (05-21-2021)

Comment from Free Press (05-21-2021)

Committee Meeting Agenda - May 24, 2021

Committee Meeting Agenda - May 24, 2021

Comment from Friends of the Earth (05-21-2021)

Comment from Friends of the Earth (05-21-2021)

Comment from alternate Government Member William Piervincenzi (05-21-2021)

Comment from alternate Government Member William Piervincenzi (05-21-2021)

Comment from Senior Fellow Richard J. Pierce, Jr. (05-22-2021)

Comment from Senior Fellow Richard J. Pierce, Jr. (05-22-2021)

Comment from Democracy Forward

Comment from Democracy Forward

Comment from Senior Fellow Richard J. Pierce, Jr. (05-25-2021)

Comment from Senior Fellow Richard J. Pierce, Jr. (05-25-2021)

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Third Committee Meeting: Mass, Computer-Generated, and Fraudulent Comments (Committee on Rulemaking)

May 11, 2021 - 1:00 pm EDT

Comment from 84 Advocacy Organizations and Individuals

Comment from 84 Advocacy Organizations and Individuals

Committee Meeting Agenda - May 11, 2021

Committee Meeting Agenda - May 11, 2021

Comment from Liaison Representative Rebecca Orban (05-10-2021)

Comment from Liaison Representative Rebecca Orban (05-10-2021)

Comment from Senior Fellow Richard J. Pierce, Jr. (05-10-2021)

Comment from Senior Fellow Richard J. Pierce, Jr. (05-10-2021)

Comment from Senior Fellow Nina A. Mendelson (05-09-2021)

Comment from Senior Fellow Nina A. Mendelson (05-09-2021)

Draft Recommendation - Mass, Computer-Generated, and Fraudulent Comments

Draft Recommendation - Mass, Computer-Generated, and Fraudulent Comments

Mass, Computer-Generated, and Fraudulent Comments (Draft Report 4.2.21)

Mass, Computer-Generated, and Fraudulent Comments (Draft Report 4.2.21)

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Second Committee Meeting: Mass, Computer-Generated, and Fraudulent Comments (Committee on Rulemaking)

April 29, 2021 - 10:00 am EDT

Comment from Senior Fellow Nina A. Mendelson (04-28-2021)

Comment from Senior Fellow Nina A. Mendelson (04-28-2021)

Comment from Senior Fellow Richard J. Pierce, Jr. (04-28-2021)

Comment from Senior Fellow Richard J. Pierce, Jr. (04-28-2021)

Comment from Special Counsel Andrew Emery (04-28-2021)

Comment from Special Counsel Andrew Emery (04-28-2021)

Committee Meeting Agenda - April 29, 2021

Committee Meeting Agenda - April 29, 2021

Draft Recommendation - Mass, Computer-Generated, and Fraudulent Comments

Draft Recommendation - Mass, Computer-Generated, and Fraudulent Comments

Comment from Senior Fellow Richard J. Pierce, Jr. (04-21-2021)

Comment from Senior Fellow Richard J. Pierce, Jr. (04-21-2021)

Mass, Computer-Generated, and Fraudulent Comments (Draft Report 4.2.21)

Mass, Computer-Generated, and Fraudulent Comments (Draft Report 4.2.21)

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First Committee Meeting: Mass, Computer-Generated, and Fraudulent Comments (Committee on Rulemaking)

April 16, 2021 - 10:00 am EDT

Draft Recommendation - Mass, Computer-Generated, and Fraudulent Comments

Draft Recommendation - Mass, Computer-Generated, and Fraudulent Comments

Mass, Computer-Generated, and Fraudulent Comments (Draft Report 4.2.21)

Mass, Computer-Generated, and Fraudulent Comments (Draft Report 4.2.21)

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Committee on Rulemaking Fourth Meeting: Protected Materials in Public Rulemaking Dockets (Committee on Rulemaking)

November 18, 2020 - 10:00 am EST

Location name:

Virtual Meeting

Proposed Recommendation for Committee REVISED CLEAN WITH COMMENTS (11 18 2020)

Proposed Recommendation for Committee REVISED CLEAN WITH COMMENTS (11 18 2020)

Proposed Recommendation for Committee REVISED REDLINE WITH COMMENTS (11 18 2020)

Proposed Recommendation for Committee REVISED REDLINE WITH COMMENTS (11 18 2020)

Agenda for Committee on Rulemaking Meeting 11 18 2020

Agenda for Committee on Rulemaking Meeting 11 18 2020

Protected Materials Proposed Recommendation for Committee CLEAN (Nov 18 2020)

Protected Materials Proposed Recommendation for Committee CLEAN (Nov 18 2020)

Protected Materials Proposed Recommendation for Committee REDLINE (Nov 18 2020)

Protected Materials Proposed Recommendation for Committee REDLINE (Nov 18 2020)

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Committee on Rulemaking Third Meeting: Protected Materials in Public Rulemaking Dockets (Committee on Rulemaking)

August 31, 2020 - 10:00 am EDT

Location name:

Virtual Meeting

Committee on Rulemaking Meeting Agenda 8 31 2020

Committee on Rulemaking Meeting Agenda 8 31 2020

Proposed Recommendation for Committee CLEAN 8 31 2020

Proposed Recommendation for Committee CLEAN 8 31 2020

Protected Materials Proposed Recommendation for Committee REDLINE 8 31 2020

Protected Materials Proposed Recommendation for Committee REDLINE 8 31 2020

Comment from Margy O'Herron 8 26 2020

Comment from Margy O'Herron 8 26 2020

Comment from Andrew Simons 8 19 2020

Comment from Andrew Simons 8 19 2020

Comment from Senior Fellow Richard J. Pierce, Jr. 8 18 2020

Comment from Senior Fellow Richard J. Pierce, Jr. 8 18 2020

Draft Report: Protected Materials in Public Rulemaking Dockets

Draft Report: Protected Materials in Public Rulemaking Dockets

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Committee on Rulemaking Second Meeting: Protected Materials in Public Rulemaking Dockets (Committee on Rulemaking)

August 18, 2020 - 10:00 am EDT

Location name:

Virtual Meeting

Comment from ACUS Government Member Robert F. Stone (8 14 2020)

Comment from ACUS Government Member Robert F. Stone (8 14 2020)

Comment from ACUS Senior Fellow Neil R. Eisner (8 17 2020)

Comment from ACUS Senior Fellow Neil R. Eisner (8 17 2020)

Committee on Rulemaking Meeting Agenda 8 18 2020

Committee on Rulemaking Meeting Agenda 8 18 2020

Comment from ACUS Senior Fellow Richard J. Pierce, Jr. (August 4, 2020)

Comment from ACUS Senior Fellow Richard J. Pierce, Jr. (August 4, 2020)

Protected Materials Proposed Recommendation for Committee CLEAN WITH COMMENTS 8 18 2020

Protected Materials Proposed Recommendation for Committee CLEAN WITH COMMENTS 8 18 2020

Protected Materials Proposed Recommendation for Committee REDLINE WITH COMMENTS 8 18 2020

Protected Materials Proposed Recommendation for Committee REDLINE WITH COMMENTS 8 18 2020

Draft Report: Protected Materials in Public Rulemaking Dockets

Draft Report: Protected Materials in Public Rulemaking Dockets

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Committee on Rulemaking First Meeting: Protected Materials in Public Rulemaking Dockets (Committee on Rulemaking)

August 4, 2020 - 10:00 am EDT

Location name:

Virtual Meeting

Comment from Liaison Representative Thomas M. Sussman (7 30 2020)

Comment from Liaison Representative Thomas M. Sussman (7 30 2020)

Committee on Rulemaking Meeting Agenda 8 4 2020

Committee on Rulemaking Meeting Agenda 8 4 2020

Protected Materials Draft Recommendation for Committee on Rulemaking 8 4 2020

Protected Materials Draft Recommendation for Committee on Rulemaking 8 4 2020

Draft Report: Protected Materials in Public Rulemaking Dockets

Draft Report: Protected Materials in Public Rulemaking Dockets

Comment from ACUS Senior Fellow Richard J. Pierce, Jr. (August 4, 2020)

Comment from ACUS Senior Fellow Richard J. Pierce, Jr. (August 4, 2020)

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October 17, 2018 Committee Meeting (Committee on Rulemaking)

October 17, 2018 - 10:00 am EDT

Location name:

Administrative Conference of the United States

October 17, 2018 Meeting Agenda

October 17, 2018 Meeting Agenda

Public Engagement Draft Recommendation for Oct. 17, 2018 Committee Meeting

Public Engagement Draft Recommendation for Oct. 17, 2018 Committee Meeting

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October 5, 2018 Committee Meeting (Committee on Rulemaking)

October 5, 2018 - 2:30 pm EDT

Location name:

Administrative Conference of the United States

October 4, 2018 Comment from Cynthia Farina

October 4, 2018 Comment from Cynthia Farina

October 5, 2018 Meeting Agenda

October 5, 2018 Meeting Agenda

Public Engagement Draft Recommendation for Oct. 5, 2018 Committee Meeting

Public Engagement Draft Recommendation for Oct. 5, 2018 Committee Meeting

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September 14, 2018 Committee Meeting (Committee on Rulemaking)

September 14, 2018 - 1:00 pm EDT

Location name:

Administrative Conference of the United States

April 27, 2018 Committee Meeting (Committee on Rulemaking)

April 27, 2018 - 1:00 pm EDT

Location name:

Administrative Conference of the United States

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Rulemaking Committee Third Meeting (Committee on Rulemaking)

November 6, 2017 - 10:00 am EST

Location name:

Administrative Conference of the United States

Regulatory Experimentation Proposed Recommendation from Committee

Regulatory Experimentation Proposed Recommendation from Committee

Memo to the Committee on Rulemaking 11 5 2017

Memo to the Committee on Rulemaking 11 5 2017

Regulatory Experimentation Draft Preamble and Recommendation 11 6 2017

Regulatory Experimentation Draft Preamble and Recommendation 11 6 2017

Rulemaking Committee Meeting Agenda for 11 6 2017

Rulemaking Committee Meeting Agenda for 11 6 2017

Comment from Richard Hipolit

Comment from Richard Hipolit

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October 24, 2017 Committee Meeting (Committee on Rulemaking)

October 24, 2017 - 10:00 am EDT

Location name:

Administrative Conference of the United States

Comment from Richard Hipolit

Comment from Richard Hipolit

Regulatory Experimentation Draft Recommendation 10 20 2017

Regulatory Experimentation Draft Recommendation 10 20 2017

Rulemaking Committee Meeting Agenda 10 24 2017

Rulemaking Committee Meeting Agenda 10 24 2017

Regulatory Experimentation Preamble Outline and Draft Recommendation

Regulatory Experimentation Preamble Outline and Draft Recommendation

Regulatory Experimentation Draft Report

Regulatory Experimentation Draft Report

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September 28, 2017 Committee Meeting (Committee on Rulemaking)

September 28, 2017 - 10:00 am EDT

Location name:

Administrative Conference of the United States

Regulatory Experimentation Preamble Outline and Draft Recommendation

Regulatory Experimentation Preamble Outline and Draft Recommendation

Regulatory Experimentation Draft Report

Regulatory Experimentation Draft Report

Rulemaking Committee Agenda 9/28/2017

Rulemaking Committee Agenda 9/28/2017

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April 13, 2017 Committee Meeting (Committee on Rulemaking)

April 13, 2017 - 9:30 am EDT

Location name:

Administrative Conference of the United States

Negotiated Rulemaking Revised Draft Recommendation

Negotiated Rulemaking Revised Draft Recommendation

April 13, 2017 Committee on Rulemaking Meeting Agenda

April 13, 2017 Committee on Rulemaking Meeting Agenda

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March 23, 2017 Committee Meeting (Committee on Rulemaking)

March 23, 2017 - 9:30 am EDT

Location name:

Administrative Conference of the United States

Negotiated Rulemaking Draft Recommendation

Negotiated Rulemaking Draft Recommendation

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November 3, 2016 Meeting (Committee on Rulemaking)

November 3, 2016 - 1:30 pm EDT

Location name:

Administrative Conference of the United States

David Shonka Comment on Draft Ombudsman Recommendation

David Shonka Comment on Draft Ombudsman Recommendation

Bruce MacAllister Comment on Draft Ombudsman Recommendation

Bruce MacAllister Comment on Draft Ombudsman Recommendation

The Use of Ombudsmen in Federal Agencies (Proposed Revisions of Draft Recommendation)

The Use of Ombudsmen in Federal Agencies (Proposed Revisions of Draft Recommendation)

USOA Comments on Draft Ombuds Recommendation

USOA Comments on Draft Ombuds Recommendation

USOA Comments on Draft Ombuds Recommendation

USOA Comments on Draft Ombuds Recommendation

UCS Comments on Draft Ombudsman Recommendation

UCS Comments on Draft Ombudsman Recommendation

Additional Suggested Revisions to Draft Ombuds Recommendation 11-3-2016

Additional Suggested Revisions to Draft Ombuds Recommendation 11-3-2016

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October 19, 2016 Meeting (Committee on Rulemaking)

October 19, 2016 - 1:00 pm EDT

Location name:

Administrative Conference of the United States

The Use of Ombudsmen in Federal Agencies (Draft Recommendation)

The Use of Ombudsmen in Federal Agencies (Draft Recommendation)

Meredith Fuchs Comment on Draft Ombudsman Recommendation

Meredith Fuchs Comment on Draft Ombudsman Recommendation

Scott Deyo Comment on Draft Ombudsman Recommendation

Scott Deyo Comment on Draft Ombudsman Recommendation

The Use of Ombudsmen in Federal Agencies (Proposed Revisions of Draft Recommendation)

The Use of Ombudsmen in Federal Agencies (Proposed Revisions of Draft Recommendation)

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September 28, 2016 Meeting (Committee on Rulemaking)

September 28, 2016 - 1:00 pm EDT

Location name:

Administrative Conference of the United States

The Ombudsman in Federal Agencies--Draft Report Part 1: Executive Summary

The Ombudsman in Federal Agencies--Draft Report Part 1: Executive Summary

The Ombudsman in Federal Agencies--Draft Report Part 2: Research Draft Report

The Ombudsman in Federal Agencies--Draft Report Part 2: Research Draft Report

The Ombudsman in Federal Agencies--Draft Report Part 3: Legal Analysis

The Ombudsman in Federal Agencies--Draft Report Part 3: Legal Analysis

The Ombudsman in Federal Agencies--Draft Report Part 4: The Recommendation

The Ombudsman in Federal Agencies--Draft Report Part 4: The Recommendation

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Committee on Rulemaking Meeting (Committee on Rulemaking)

April 26, 2016 - 2:00 pm EDT

Location name:

Administrative Conference of the United States

Center for Progressive Reform Comment

Center for Progressive Reform Comment

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April 7, 2016 Committee Meeting (Committee on Rulemaking)

April 7, 2016 - 2:00 pm EDT

Location name:

Administrative Conference of the United States

Gary Bass Comment

Gary Bass Comment

Union of Concerned Scientists Comment

Union of Concerned Scientists Comment

Letter from EPA, HHS, Coast Guard, DHS

Letter from EPA, HHS, Coast Guard, DHS

Levin Comment

Levin Comment

Mashaw Comments

Mashaw Comments

Farina Comments

Farina Comments

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October 22, 2015 Committee Meeting (Committee on Rulemaking)

October 22, 2015 - 2:00 pm EDT

Location name:

Administrative Conference of the United States

October 22, 2015 Meeting Agenda

October 22, 2015 Meeting Agenda

Technical Assistance Draft Report

Technical Assistance Draft Report

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September 17, 2015 Committee Meeting (Committee on Rulemaking)

September 17, 2015 - 2:00 pm EDT

Location name:

Administrative Conference of the United States

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October 23, 2014 Committee Meeting (Committee on Rulemaking)

October 23, 2014 - 1:00 pm EDT

Location name:

Administrative Conference of the United States

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Living in a Fishbowl: Stakeholder Outreach and Ex Parte Considerations (Committee on Rulemaking)

October 16, 2014 - 9:00 am EDT

Location name:

Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC

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Living in a Fishbowl: Stakeholder Outreach and Ex Parte Considerations (Committee on Rulemaking)

October 16, 2014 - 9:00 am EDT

Location name:

Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC

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October 7, 2014 Committee Meeting (Committee on Rulemaking)

October 7, 2014 - 2:00 pm EDT

Location name:

Administrative Conference of the United States

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April 10, 2014 Committee Meeting (Committee on Rulemaking)

April 10, 2014 - 1:00 pm EDT

Location name:

Administrative Conference of the United States

Draft Ex Parte Communications in Informal Rulemaking Recommendation

Draft Ex Parte Communications in Informal Rulemaking Recommendation

April 10, 2014 Meeting Agenda

April 10, 2014 Meeting Agenda

Siciliano Comments on Draft Ex Parte Recommendation

Siciliano Comments on Draft Ex Parte Recommendation

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February 27, 2014 Committee Meeting (Committee on Rulemaking)

February 27, 2014 - 9:30 am EST

Location name:

Administrative Conference of the United States

Draft Ex Parte Communications Report

Draft Ex Parte Communications Report

February 27, 2014 Committee Meeting Agenda

February 27, 2014 Committee Meeting Agenda

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November 13, 2013 Committee Meeting (Committee on Rulemaking)

November 13, 2013 - 2:15 pm EST

Location name:

Administrative Conference of the United States

November 13, 2013 Meeting Agenda

November 13, 2013 Meeting Agenda

Draft Ex Parte Outline

Draft Ex Parte Outline

Revised Draft Social Media Recommendation

Revised Draft Social Media Recommendation

Revised Draft Social Media Recommendation Redline

Revised Draft Social Media Recommendation Redline

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November 6, 2013 Committee Meeting (Committee on Rulemaking)

November 6, 2013 - 2:15 pm EST

Location name:

Administrative Conference of the United States

Final Social Media in Rulemaking Report

Final Social Media in Rulemaking Report

Siciliano Comments on the Draft Social Media Recommendation

Siciliano Comments on the Draft Social Media Recommendation

November 6, 2013 Meeting Agenda

November 6, 2013 Meeting Agenda

Draft Social Media in Rulemaking Recommendation

Draft Social Media in Rulemaking Recommendation

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Social Media Workshop (Committee on Rulemaking)

September 17, 2013 - 1:00 pm EDT

Location name:

George Washington University

Balter Social Media Workshop Slides

Balter Social Media Workshop Slides

Crowe Social Media Workshop Slides

Crowe Social Media Workshop Slides

Patross and Farina Social Media Workshop Slides

Patross and Farina Social Media Workshop Slides

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The U.S. Public-Private Standardization System: A Critical Tool for a Strong Economy and Nation (Committee on Rulemaking)

June 7, 2013 - 11:30 am EDT

Location name:

U.S. House of Representatives

The U.S. Public-Private Standardization System Event Flyer

The U.S. Public-Private Standardization System Event Flyer

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March 25, 2013 Committee Meeting (Committee on Rulemaking)

March 25, 2013 - 2:00 pm EDT

Location name:

Administrative Conference of the United States

Social Media in Rulemaking First Draft Report

Social Media in Rulemaking First Draft Report

Committee on Rulemaking Meeting Agenda

Committee on Rulemaking Meeting Agenda

March 25, 2013 Meeting Minutes

March 25, 2013 Meeting Minutes

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November 14, 2012 Committee Meeting (Committee on Rulemaking)

November 14, 2012 - 1:00 pm EST

Location name:

Administrative Conference of the United States

Committee on Rulemaking Meeting Minutes

Committee on Rulemaking Meeting Minutes

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November 14, 2011 Committee Meeting (Committee on Regulation)

November 14, 2011 - 8:00 am EST

Committee on Rulemaking Meeting Agenda

Committee on Rulemaking Meeting Agenda

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April 20, 2011 Committee Meeting (Committee on Rulemaking)

April 20, 2011 - 2:00 pm EDT

Location name:

Administrative Conference of the United States

Committee Meeting Webcast

Committee Meeting Webcast

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March 25, 2011 Committee Meeting (Committee on Rulemaking)

March 25, 2011 - 9:00 am EDT

Location name:

Administrative Conference of the United States

March 25, 2011 Meeting Minutes

March 25, 2011 Meeting Minutes

Committee Meeting Webcast

Committee Meeting Webcast

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Committee Research Projects

No Results.

"Ex Parte" Communications in Informal Rulemaking

Stage:

8. Implementation

Committee:

Tags:

E-Rulemaking, Ex Parte Communications, Legislative Rulemaking, Rulemaking

Recommendation 2014-4 – “Ex Parte” Communications in Informal Rulemaking provides guidance and best practices to agencies for managing "ex parte" communications between...

Agency Innovations in e-Rulemaking

Stage:

8. Implementation

Committee:

Tags:

Recommendation 2011-8 – Agency Innovations in e-Rulemaking addresses how Federal agency rulemaking can be improved by better use of Internet-based technologies. The...

Learning from Regulatory Experience

Stage:

8. Implementation

Committee:

Tags:

Recommendation 2017-6 – Learning from Regulatory Experience, formerly titled Regulatory Experimentation, offers advice to agencies on learning from different...

Committee Members

Name	Role	Organization
Cary Coglianese	Committee Chair, Public Member	University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School

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