Benefit-Cost Analysis at Independent Regulatory Agencies

Recommendation 2013-2 – Benefit-Cost Analysis at Independent Regulatory Agencies highlights a series of best practices directed at independent regulatory agencies in the preparation of benefit-cost analyses that accompany proposed and final rules.  

Citation: Admin. Conf. of the U.S., Recommendation 2013-2, Benefit-Cost Analysis at Independent Regulatory Agencies, 78 Fed. Reg. 41355 (July 10, 2013).

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Benefit-Cost Analysis at Independent Regulatory Agencies

Recommendation number
2013-2
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Benefit-cost analysis (also known as cost-benefit analysis) is one of the primary tools used in regulatory analysis to anticipate and evaluate the likely consequences of rules.[1]  Although some regulatory benefits and costs are difficult to quantify or monetize, those preparing such analyses gener

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Committee on Regulation Meeting Agenda Regulation Agenda Download
Committee Meeting Agenda Regulation Agenda Download
Committee Meeting Adenda Regulation Agenda Download
Webcast of the Committee's April 2, 2013 Meeting Regulation Webcast
Webcast of the Committee's April 29, 2013 Meeting Regulation Webcast
Benefit-Cost Analysis at Independent Regulatory Agencies Regulation Recommendation Download
Benefit-Cost Analysis Draft Recommendation with Amendments (for Plenary) Regulation Recommendation Download
Benefit-Cost Analysis Draft Recommendation Regulation Recommendation Download
Benefit-Cost Analysis Draft Recommendation Regulation Recommendation Download
Benefit-Cost Analysis Draft Recommendation Regulation Recommendation Download
Regulatory Relief at Independent Regulatory Agencies CIRA Report Regulation Report Download
Economic Analysis Final Report Regulation Report Download
Committee on Regulation Meeting Minutes Regulation Meeting Minutes Download
Committee on Regulation Meeting Minutes Regulation Meeting Minutes Download
Institute for Policy Integrity Comment Regulation Public Comment Download
Sean Croston Comment Regulation Public Comment Download
Chamber of Commerce Comment Regulation Public Comment Download
CPSC Commissioner Nord's Comments Regulation Public Comment Download
Peter Strauss Comment Regulation Member Comment Download
Combined Comments Regulation Member Comment Download
Independent Agency Cost-Benefit Analysis Project Outline Regulation Outline Download
Economic Analysis Report Appendix Regulation Appendix Download