Regulatory Review
/ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪtəri rɪˈvjuː/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal examination of regulations or regulatory actions to assess their adequacy, effectiveness, and legal compliance.
The agency conducted a regulatory review to ensure the new rules complied with statutory requirements.
- (n.) An administrative process in which proposed regulations are evaluated before implementation to balance interests and legal standards.
Regulatory review often involves stakeholder consultation to refine policy impacts.
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Commentary
Regulatory review is distinct from judicial review in being primarily administrative and proactive rather than judicial and reactive; drafters should specify the scope and timing of the review to avoid procedural ambiguities.
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