Presidential Control of Agency Rulemaking An Analysis of Constitutional Issues That May Be Raised by Executive Order 12291

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Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Administrative law.

Constitutional law.

Executive orders.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] [publisher not identified] 1982

Summary:

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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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Presidential Control of Agency Rulemaking

Publisher Number:

CRS-1982-CRS-0018

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