CRAP Policy Development & Implementation 2

Question 1

Which regulatory tool is used to formally notify the public of an agency's intent to develop or amend a regulation before the proposed rule is published?

Accepted Answer

Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM)

Answer

An ANPRM solicits early public input on regulatory concepts before the agency drafts a proposed rule.

Question 2

Under the Congressional Review Act (CRA), Congress has how many days to review and potentially disapprove a major rule before it takes effect?

Accepted Answer

60 legislative days

Answer

The CRA provides Congress 60 legislative days to review major rules and pass a joint resolution of disapproval.

Question 3

A Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) is required for rules deemed 'economically significant.' What annual economic effect threshold triggers this designation under EO 12866?

Accepted Answer

$100 million

Answer

EO 12866 defines an economically significant rule as one with an annual economic effect of $100 million or more.

Question 4

When a regulatory agency publishes a Direct Final Rule, what event would cause the agency to withdraw it before its effective date?

Accepted Answer

Receipt of a significant adverse comment

Answer

Agencies withdraw a Direct Final Rule if they receive a significant adverse comment, then proceed through standard notice-and-comment rulemaking.

Question 5

Which principle requires that a regulatory agency's policy interpretations be consistent with its previously issued guidance and regulations to avoid arbitrary agency action?

Accepted Answer

Reasoned consistency

Answer

Reasoned consistency requires agencies to either follow prior interpretations or provide adequate justification for departing from them.

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CRAP Policy Development & Implementation 2