Trump Orders Federal Agencies to Appoint a Reg Reform Officer

The order issued Friday states that each task force shall evaluate existing regulations and “make recommendations to the agency head regarding their repeal, replacement or modification, consistent with applicable law.”

At a minimum, the order requires the task force to chop regulations that: eliminate jobs, or inhibit job creation; are outdated, unnecessary or ineffective; impose costs that exceed benefits; create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with regulatory reform initiatives and policies.

The order says that the reg task force must reach out to entities “significantly affected by federal regulations,” including state, local and tribal governments; small businesses; consumers; nongovernmental organizations; and trade associations.

Within 60 days of the date of the order, the director of the Office of Management and Budget is to issue guidance regarding the implementation of this subsection, which may also address how agencies “not otherwise covered” under the order should be held accountable for compliance.