Regulations.Gov Offers Improved Access For Comments
A new website launched last month will provide ready access to proposed new federal regulations that are open for public comment.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the creation of Regulations.gov, a site designed to allow citizens and small businesses to access and comment on hundreds of rules from all federal agencies.
The EPA was selected by the OMB to be the lead agency on the initiative, which will improve access to proposed regulations that impact people’s lives.
“E-Rulemaking will allow citizens to participate actively by enabling them to be involved in federal rulemaking on their own terms at a location and time of their choice,” said EPA deputy administrator Linda Fisher. “This initiative will help assure the public that they have a role in making regulatory decisions and that it can be done in a more timely and efficient manner.”
The initiative is part of the Bush administration’s E-government agenda, aimed at cutting costs and streamlining interactions between citizens, businesses and government.
The new website is available at: www.regulations.gov.
Provided by theEnvironmental News Service.
