Regulatory Analysis
/ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪtəri əˈnæləsɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) The systematic examination of laws, regulations, or policies to assess their effectiveness, impacts, and compliance requirements.
The agency conducted a regulatory analysis before implementing the new environmental standards.
Forms
- regulatory analysis
- regulatory analyses
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Commentary
Regulatory analysis is a critical step in administrative law to ensure regulations achieve intended goals without undue burdens.
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