Retrospective Review of Agency Rules

Recommendation 2014-5 – Retrospective Review of Agency Rules examines agencies’ procedures for reanalyzing and amending existing regulations and offers recommendations designed to promote a culture of retrospective review at agencies. Among other things, it urges agencies to plan for retrospective review when drafting new regulations; highlights considerations germane to selecting regulations for reevaluation; identifies factors relevant to ensuring robust review; and encourages agencies to coordinate with the Office of Management and Budget, other agencies, and outside entities (including stakeholders and foreign regulators) when designing and conducting retrospective reviews.  

Recommended Citation: Admin. Conf. of the U.S., Recommendation 2014-5, Retrospective Review of Agency Rules, 79 Fed. Reg. 75114 (Dec. 17, 2014).

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October 15, 2014 Meeting Agenda Regulation Agenda Download
Retrospective Review Project RFP Regulation RFP Download
Retrospective Review Draft Recommendation Regulation Recommendation Download
Retrospective Review of Agency Rules Regulation Recommendation Download
Proposed Amendments to Retrospective Review Recommendation Regulation Recommendation Download
Retrospective Review Proposed Recommendation Regulation Recommendation Download
Retrospective Review Draft Recommendation Regulation Recommendation Download
Regulatory Experimentation Draft Report Rulemaking Report Download
Retrospective Review Report Appendix Regulation Report Download
Retrospective Review Final Report Regulation Report Download
Public Comment on Retrospective Review Recommendation Regulation Public Comment Download
Tozzi Comments on Retrospective Review Draft Recommendation Regulation Member Comment Download
Eisner Comments on Retrospective Review Recommendation Regulation Member Comment Download
Siciliano Comments on Retrospective Review Recommendation Regulation Member Comment Download
DHS/DOT Comments on Retrospective Review Draft Recommendation Regulation Member Comment Download
Strauss Comments on Retrospective Review Draft Recommendation Regulation Member Comment Download
Retrospective Review Suggested Edits to Recommendation Regulation Member Comment Download
Ogden Comment on Retrospective Review Draft Recommendation Regulation Member Comment Download
Retrospective Review Workshop Summary Regulation Fact Sheet Download