Major Federal Regulations

The number of economically significant regulations planned each year rose by 63 regulations from 2003 to 2013.

Note: Figures are for Fall period except for 2012 which is for Spring/Fall. See sources below.

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Red Tape Rising: Five Years of Regulatory Expansion

Sources

Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, “Unified Agenda and Regulatory Plan Search Criteria,” (accessed April 10, 2013). Note: Under “Agency or Agencies,” select “All,” then “Continue.” Under the “Priority” subheading, select “Economically Significant.” Under “Agenda Stage of Rulemaking,” select “Proposed Rule Stage” and “Final Rule Stage.” See also James L. Gattuso and Diane Katz, “Red Tape Rising: Five Years of Regulatory Expansion,” Heritage Foundation Backgrounder No. 2895, March 26, 2014, p. 7, Chart 2.

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