Federal Regulatory Policy
Key Points of Decision, Access and Influence
Overview
Regulations affect every aspect of the Federal Government for citizens as well as workers. This seminar provides a comprehensive understanding of the political, scientific, social and economic issues that shape how regulations are made. The course pays particular attention to the interagency aspects of regulatory development and reform. You will learn how to examine regulations for efficiency, effectiveness and unforeseen impacts on agencies, public and private sectors, citizens and society as a whole. You will also hear from current and former Executive Branch officials and executives, business leaders and academics with extensive knowledge of regulatory development and review.
Classroom sessions will allow you to examine the rulemaking process (including regulatory reform efforts from the Executive Branch), regulatory analysis, cost-benefit tests and Executive Order 12866 ("Regulatory Planning and Review").
How You Will Benefit
- Learn about the principles of good regulatory development
- Develop a familiarity with interagency and White House regulatory review processes
- Examine the statutory and Executive Order requirements that apply to the rulemaking and review process
- Review the various approaches to successful "regulatory reform"
- Understand principles of regulatory and economic analysis
- Consider the means and effects of agencies, citizens, the private sector and politics in the regulatory development process
Who Should Attend
Experienced managers, policy analysts and technical specialists or other senior program staff who are involved in regulatory policy development and decision-making, or who need a broader policy perspective