Presidential Control of Agency Rulemaking [electronic resource] : An Analysis of Constitutional Issues That May Be Raised by Executive Order 12291.

Author
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
[S.l] : [s.n.], 1982.
Description
149 p. : digital, PDF file.

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Analyzes legal and constitutional issues raised by Executive Order 12291, issued by President Reagan to establish a centralized mechanism for presidential management of executive branch agency rulemaking activities with substantial authority for meaningful intervention into and direction of the process at all stages. Traces historical antecedents that led to Executive Order 1229, focusing on evolution of the present roles of Congress, the Executive, and courts in controlling administrative action. Describes scheme established by the Order, and analyzes legal justification for it put forth by the Department of Justice.
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  • CRS Report.
  • Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed June 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.
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ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection.
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