Regulatory Impact Analysis

/ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪtəri ˈɪmpækt əˈnæləsɪs/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A systematic evaluation of the potential effects and consequences of a proposed or existing regulation, aimed at informing decision-making and minimizing negative impacts.
    The agency conducted a regulatory impact analysis before implementing the new environmental regulation.

Forms

  • regulatory impact analysis
  • regulatory impact analyses

Commentary

Regulatory impact analysis is a critical tool in administrative law used to assess and justify regulatory actions, often required by statute or executive order to promote transparency and accountability.

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