Executive Order No. 13,563, Code of Federal Regulations, Title 3 215

Abstract

Executive Order 13563 signed by President Barack Obama on January 18, 2011, details measures for improving regulation and regulatory review. The order affirms the principles, structures, and definitions governing contemporary regulatory review established in Executive Order 12866 and emphasizes the importance of public participation in the regulatory process, with a focus on open exchange of information and perspectives. The order encourages agencies to use the best available scientific data, promote innovation and flexible approaches, and conduct retrospective analyses of existing rules to determine their effectiveness. It emphasizes coordination among agencies to reduce overlapping requirements and promote harmonization of rules. Furthermore, the order promotes the use of performance objectives rather than prescriptive regulations and encourages consideration of economic incentives as alternatives to direct regulation. It stresses the importance of transparency and accessibility of information, including providing timely online access to rulemaking dockets. – AI-generated abstract.