In January 2019, the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) reviewed 17 significant regulatory actions issued by federal agencies. The agency approved the intent of 13 rules while recommending changes to their content. OIRA approved one other rule without changes. Agencies withdrew three rules from the review process.

 

OIRA reviewed 20 significant regulatory actions in January 2018—three more than the 17 significant regulatory actions reviewed by the agency in January 2019. During the Obama administration from 2009-2016, OIRA reviewed an average of 46 significant regulatory actions each January.

 

The office reviewed a total of 355 significant rules in 2018. In 2017, OIRA reviewed 237 significant rules.

 

As of February 1, 2019, OIRA’s website listed 92 regulatory actions under review.

 

OIRA is responsible for reviewing and coordinating what it deems to be all significant regulatory actions made by federal agencies, with the exception of independent federal agencies. Significant regulatory actions include agency rules that have had or may have a large impact on the economy, environment, public health, or state and local governments and communities. These regulatory actions may also conflict with other regulations or with the priorities of the president.

 

Every month, Ballotpedia compiles information about regulatory reviews conducted by OIRA.