Mercatus Center at George Mason University

Publications

Susan Dudley:

	Defining What to Regulate: Silica and the Problem of Regulatory Categorization June 1, 2006 Journal Articles Susan Dudley, Andrew P. Morriss
	This journal article examines the history of human exposure to silica, the second most common element on earth. Susan Dudley and Andrew P. Morris explore the problem of categorizing substances for regulatory purposes and the role interest groups play in developing policy.
	Moderating Regulatory Growth: An Analysis of the U.S. Budget for Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007 May 11, 2006 Research Papers/Studies Susan Dudley
	Spending by federal regulatory agencies is scheduled to decline when adjusted for inflation according to “Moderating Regulatory Growth: An Analysis of the U.S. Budget for Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007,” this year’s edition of the annual report on regulatory spending and staffing by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and the Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government, and Public Policy at Washington University in St. Louis. In 2007, the Regulators’ Budget for the 68 regulatory agencies is estimated to be $44.2 billion, up slightly from $44 billion in 2006, but a 1.4 percent decline after adjusting for inflation.
	It is time to Reevaluate the Toxic Release Inventory December 1, 2005 Journal Articles Susan Dudley
	This Missouri Environmental Law and Policy Review article suggests that EPA take stock of the Toxic Release Inventory and evaluate ways to make it more effective at providing communities with relevant information to enable them to protect their health and the environment.
	OMB's 2005 Benefit-Cost Report to Congress(2) June 20, 2005 Public Interest Comments Susan Dudley
	This comment analyzes the Office of Management and Budget's 2005 "Benefit-Cost Report to Congress."
	Upward Trend in Regulation Continues: An Analysis of the U.S. Budget for Fiscal Years 2005 and 2006 June 15, 2005 Working Papers Susan Dudley
	The 27th annual Regulators’ Budget report, Upward Trend in Regulation Continues: An Analysis of the U.S. Budget for Fiscal Years 2005 and 2006, examines the Budget of the U.S. Government to track the expenditures and staffing of federal regulatory agencies between 1960 and 2006.
	eRulemaking: A Case Example of eGov Transformation June 13, 2005 Working Papers Susan Dudley
	This working paper examines how the U.S. eRulemaking initiative offers new and expanding opportunities for the public to get involved in the regulatory process.
	EPA's Proposed Willingness to Pay Survey: Phase III Cooling Water Intake Structures April 25, 2005 Public Interest Comments Susan Dudley
	This comment is a reply to the EPA's response to a Mercatus comment on the "Willingness to Pay Survey: Phase III Cooling Water Intake Structures."
	Public Interest Comment on the EPA's Phase III Cooling Water Intake Structures January 31, 2005 Public Interest Comments Susan Dudley
	This comment examines EPA's proposed regulations on Agency information collection activities (Phase III Cooling Water Intake Structures).
	Public Interest Comment on ESA Incidental Take Permit Revocation Regulations August 3, 2004 Public Interest Comments Susan Dudley, John Shoaf, Randy Simmons
	This comment analyzes the Fish and Wildlife Service's (FWS) proposed rule to re-issue its Permit Revocation Rule.
	Regulator's Budget Continues To Rise: An Analysis of the U.S. Budget For Fiscal Years 2004-2005 July 16, 2004 Working Papers Susan Dudley

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