Federal Rulemaking: The Role of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs

Copeland, Curtis W.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Executive departments;    Government information;    Government paperwork;   

RP-ID  :  RL32397
RP-ID  :  RL32397_2009Jun09

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report discusses the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, which created the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This report addresses OIRA's responsibilities, controversies related to OIRA, and possible legislative issues involving OIRA, including increasing or decreasing the office's funding and staffing, and improvements in the transparency of OIRA's review process.