Regulatory Waivers and Exemptions

Recommendation 2017-7 – Regulatory Waivers and Exemptions provides best practices to agencies in structuring their waiver and exemption procedures for regulatory requirements. It encourages transparency and public input by asking agencies to consider establishing standards and procedures for approval of waivers and exemptions and to seek public comments in developing standards and procedures and in approving individual waivers and exemptions.

Citation: Admin. Conf. of the U.S., Recommendation 2017-7, Regulatory Waivers and Exemptions, 82 Fed. Reg. 61742 (Dec. 29, 2017).

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Regulatory Waivers and Exemptions

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2017-7
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Individuals and entities regulated by federal agencies must adhere to program-specific requirements prescribed by statute or regulation.  Sometimes, however, agencies prospectively excuse individuals or entities from statutory or regulatory requirements through waivers or exemptions.[1]  The authority to waive or exempt regulated parties from speci

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Agenda for 10/18 Administration and Management Agenda Download Agenda for 10/18
Regulatory Waivers and Exemptions Administration and Management Recommendation Download Regulatory Waivers and Exemptions
Waivers and Exemptions Recommendation - Redlined Administration and Management Recommendation Download Waivers and Exemptions Recommendation - Redlined
Regulatory Waivers and Exemptions Committee Recommendation Administration and Management Recommendation Download Regulatory Waivers and Exemptions Committee Recommendation
Waivers and Exemptions Recommendation (revised) Administration and Management Recommendation Download Waivers and Exemptions Recommendation (revised)
Waivers and Exemptions Draft Recommendation Administration and Management Recommendation Download Waivers and Exemptions Draft Recommendation
Regulatory Waivers and Exemptions (Final Report) Administration and Management Report Download Regulatory Waivers and Exemptions (Final Report)
Regulatory Waivers and Exemptions Draft Report Administration and Management Report Download Regulatory Waivers and Exemptions Draft Report
Comment from Special Counsel Jeffrey Lubbers Administration and Management Comment Download Comment from Special Counsel Jeffrey Lubbers
Comment from Courtney Mallon Administration and Management Comment Download Comment from Courtney Mallon
Robert Girouard Comment Administration and Management Comment Download Robert Girouard Comment
Comment from Anne Joseph O'Connell Administration and Management Comment Download Comment from Anne Joseph O'Connell
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