Regulatory Record: A First Look

Regulatory Record: A First Look:

News

Administration Lags on New Health, Safety, and Environmental Protections 04/17/2002
Since President Bush took office last January, a host of Clinton-era health, safety, and environmental protections have been changed, rescinded, or delayed, as documented in OMB Watch’s Bush Regulatory Report. Read More

Safeguards Weakened or Revoked 03/28/2002
The Bush administration has killed or weakened a host of health, safety, and environmental protections -- including restrictions on hard rock mining, energy efficiency standards, and ergonomics rules to protect workers, just to name a few. OMB Watch provides a list of priority safeguards that have been weakened or revoked.
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Safeguards in Limbo 03/28/2002
The Bush administration is in the process of weakening or abandoning a number of protections, including forest protection, clean air and water standards, and wetlands protections. OMB Watch provides a list of safeguards in limbo. Read More

Safeguards Moving Forward 03/28/2002
Upon taking office, the Bush administration reconsidered a host of Clinton-era health, safety and environmental protections. Many were weakened or revoked, but some were ultimately allowed to stand, including standards for asenic in drinking water, lead reporting, and black lung claims. OMB Watch provides a list of safeguards moving forward. Read More