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The purpose of this document is to offer answers to questions often asked with respect to regulatory impact analysis; nothing said here is meant to alter existing requirements in any way. For more complete guidance, please consult Executive 13563, Executive Order 12866, and Circular A-4.
A checklist to assist agencies in producing regulatory impact analyses (RIAs), as required for economically significant rules.
Guidelines and Discount Rates for Benefit-Cost Analysis of Federal Programs.
Regulatory Compliance
Disclosure and Simplification as Regulatory Tools
Principles designed to assist agencies in their efforts to issue information disclosure to achieve their regulatory objectives.
Final Guidance on Implementing the Plain Writing Act of 2010
This statute, which is intended to promote clear government communication, does not apply to regulations.
Results, Negotiated Rulemaking, and Small Business Fines (1995).
Guidance for Implementing E.O. 13211