GLOSSARY OF REGULATORY JARGON
GLOSSARY OF REGULATORY JARGON Microeconomic Applications Inc., May 2013 Purpose The Office of Advocacy is often asked if there is a noticeable difference in the RFA compliance patterns of independent agencies compared with executive-branch agencies. Independent federal agencies are subject to the Regulatory Flexibility Act, as amended (RFA) (see table for a list of independent agencies with abbreviations). Because they fall outside of presidential
authority, however, independent agencies are not subject to executive orders concerning regulatory impact analysis or to OMB review of analysis. The objective of this study is to characterize and assess the RFA compliance of independent agencies. Overall Findings
Independent Regulatory Agencies Subject to the RFA*
*As amended, 5 USC § 602.
Created by Congress in 1976, the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is an independent voice for small business within the federal government. Comments are closed. What is the difference between regulatory commissions and executive agencies?⇒ Switch to the Advocacy Center. Independent regulatory agencies are federal agencies created by an act of Congress that are independent of the executive departments. Though they are considered part of the executive branch, these agencies are meant to impose and enforce regulations free of political influence.
What is the key difference between an independent regulatory commission and an independent executive agency quizlet?5. What are independent agencies? agencies that are outside presidential control and separate from a traditional department. independent regulatory commissions do not report to the president, independent agencies do.
What is a independent regulatory commission?The term 'independent regulatory agency' means the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Federal Communications Commission, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Federal ...
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