Regulatory Transparency: Early Notice and Public Input on New Federal Rules.
This law mandates federal agencies to quickly publish online details about planned new regulations before formal procedures begin. Citizens gain early access to the justification for each new rule and the opportunity to suggest alternative, less costly solutions. The goal is to increase transparency and allow the public to influence the regulatory process at a very early stage.
Key points
Agencies must establish dedicated webpages to provide early notice of planned regulations within 7 days of registration.
The notice must include the justification for the rule's necessity and an assessment of alternatives (including not regulating).
Citizens are invited to submit recommendations on the most effective and least costly ways to achieve the rule's objectives.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) will create a public database of all these early regulatory notices.
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