GW Regulatory Studies Center

In this issue: EPA proposes to loosen standards for ethylene oxide emissions. FDA aims to reclassify blood irradiator devices based on intended use. EOs promote better access to mortgage credit and remove barriers to home construction. blogs.gwu.edu/ccas-regulator…

In this issue: President issues Ratepayer Protection Pledge. EPA proposes delay for hazardous substance facility response plans. OPM proposes greater emphasis on employee performance when determining retention during workforce reductions. blogs.gwu.edu/ccas-regulator…

In this issue: NLRB withdraws joint employer status determination rule. NRC proposes guidelines for fusion machines. FERC approves key gas pipeline construction. blogs.gwu.edu/ccas-regulator…

The Regulatory Studies Center is saddened by the passing of Professor and Co-Director Joseph Cordes. During his five-decade career at GW, Joe’s contributions to the fields of public policy and economics are immense, and he leaves a remarkable legacy. regulatorystudies.columbian.gwu.edu/memoriam-josep…

In this issue: Interior finalizes NEPA guidelines. Forest Service proposal aims to streamline minerals access. DOE interim final rule updates petroleum-equivalent fuel economy calculation. blogs.gwu.edu/ccas-regulator…

The GW Regulatory Studies Center seeks an experienced research associate to conduct policy analysis and research using quantitative and qualitative methods from economics, public policy and administration, and law. Read more at gwu.jobs/postings/124417

Policy analysts Finn Dobkin and Matias Vesperoni joined @FederalNewsNet radio to discuss the regulatory trends that shaped 2025 and year one of the second Trump administration. Listen to the full interview at FNN youtu.be/TqOxRPzbO5g?si…

In this issue: FMCSA final rule restricts commercial drivers licenses for some visas. Experts share commentary on EPA’s Endangerment finding rescission. Executive order directs DOD to ink purchase agreements for coal-fired energy. blogs.gwu.edu/ccas-regulator…

Prof. @SusanEDudley shared recommendations for improving estimates of health benefits of EPA PM2.5 standard: present legislators a reasonable range of outcomes, invest in research to reduce uncertainty, & use data based health valuation approaches insideepa.com/daily-feed/for…

History offers many warnings of humans bungling the response to newly emerging phenomena. Some examples reflect failures of detection, others failures of action. Tambudzai Gundani outlines how both failures could have consequences if AI becomes sentient. regulatorystudies.columbian.gwu.edu/skynet-isnt-sc…

Modern regulation is text-intensive: the core evidence for understanding regulation is often only available as prose. What is a researcher to do? Lucas Thevenard enlisted AI assistants, and he explains his methods in a new commentary. regulatorystudies.columbian.gwu.edu/ai-research-as…

Excited that 2 GW professors & economists are presenting at 42nd Annual @nabe_econ Conference next week! @SusanEDudley on "Regulating in the Midst of Rapid Technological Change" & @TaraSinc on "Official Economic Statistics at a Crossroads" nabe.com/pc2026

In this issue: OPM finalizes Schedule F rule. EPA expected to revoke Endangerment Finding. CMS proposed rule would set annual benefit and payment parameters under ACA for 2027. Interior proposes to streamline Forest Service objection review. blogs.gwu.edu/ccas-regulator…

Using project- and permit-specific data from the FAST-41 Permitting Dashboard, Sr. Policy Analyst Finn Dobkin examines when specific permits and consultations are initiated and completed relative to NEPA milestones for large infrastructure projects. regulatorystudies.columbian.gwu.edu/federal-permit…

EPA’s new rule fails to reform the agency’s methods for calculating benefits when regulating particulate matter. Prof. @SusanEDudley in @TheRegReview theregreview.org/2026/02/04/dud…

In this issue: DOL proposal seeks fee transparency from Pharmacy Benefit Managers. ED proposed rule would restructure federal student loan programs. CMS proposed rule aims to support procurement of domestically sourced personal protective equipment. blogs.gwu.edu/ccas-regulator…

Highlights in our latest Update newsletter: Welcome to @WillieYeatman as Dep. Director, and @SusanEDudley returns to Director role! Many thanks to outgoing director @NoberRoger who continues as a TSPPPA and GW Law professor and an affiliated RSC scholar. t.e2ma.net/webview/krfxdj…

In this issue: ED to review accreditation standards via negotiated rulemaking. Census amends process for challenging its population estimates. USFS final rule improves coordination w/ BLM on leasing analyses & environmental reviews. blogs.gwu.edu/ccas-regulator…

In this issue: EPA final rule establishes new subcategories for NSPS combustion turbines. Commerce eliminates several obsolete or redundant rules. Presidential memo orders US withdrawal from 31 international cooperation bodies. blogs.gwu.edu/ccas-regulator…

Prof. @SusanEDudley in NYTimes: "The administration does make some valid points that EPA statements have implied a false precision in the past. On the other hand, the way to rectify that is not to stop quantifying the health effects altogether.” nytimes.com/2026/01/21/cli…