The Obama approach to public protection
Subtitle: the regulatory process
By: [contributors, Gary D. Bass [and others]
Published: 2011
Language: eng
Subjects: Administrative procedure; Administrative agencies; Rules and practice; Decision making; Administrative regulation drafting; Environmental policy; Medical policy; Public safety; Government policy
Description: When Barack Obama took the oath of office in January 2009, the country faced problems unlike any the country had faced in generations. Each year, food-borne illnesses sickened millions, workplace hazards killed and injured thousands on the job, and air pollution triggered asthma attacks in millions of children and adults. Long procedural delays and political interference in the regulatory process caused deficits in safety and health standards, exacerbating these problems. President Obama seemed to understand the magnitude of the problems and the need to reestablish a badly needed role for government to provide public protections for the economy, workers, consumers, and the environment. This report focuses on the regulatory process, including transparency and participation, regulatory analysis, scientific integrity, and the role of the White House, especially the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), in shaping the administration's record.
Notes: Viewed on (Apr. 15, 2011).

"January 2011"--Cover.