November 30, 2011TO THE MEMBERS OF THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:The undersigned groups strongly urge you to pass H.R. 3010, the “Regulatory AccountabilityAct of 2011,” which would modernize the 65-year old Administrative Procedure Act andimprove how federal agencies write the regulations that most significantly affect the U.S.economy.We strongly believe that regulations need to be narrowly tailored, be supported by strong andcredible data and evidence, and impose the lowest possible burden while still implementingCongressional intent. When agencies produce regulations that do not reflect these ideals, bettermechanisms are needed to hold them accountable.The “Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011” would enhance the regulatory process by:
Increasing public participation in shaping the most costly regulations before they areproposed;
Requiring that agencies must choose the least costly option unless they can demonstrate aneed to protect public health, safety, or welfare;
Giving interested parties the opportunity to hold agencies accountable for theircompliance with the Information Quality Act;
Providing for on-the-record administrative hearings for the most costly regulations toinsure that agency data is well tested and reviewed;
Restricting agencies’ use of interim final regulations where no comments are taken beforea regulation takes effect and providing for expedited judicial review of whether thatapproach is justified; and
Providing for a more rigorous test in legal challenges for those regulations that wouldhave the most impact.The “Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011” would build on established principles of fairregulatory process and review embodied in executive orders since the Clinton administration.These principles make the regulatory process more transparent, agencies more accountable, andregulations more cost-effective. This legislation would not affect any regulations that are alreadyin effect, nor would it impact enforcement under current regulations.We strongly urge you to support this important legislation.Sincerely,Academy of General DentistryAdhesive & Sealant CouncilAeronautical Repair Station Association
American Apparel & Footwear AssociationAmerican Architectural Manufacturers AssociationAmerican Bakers AssociationAmerican Chemistry CouncilAmerican Coatings AssociationAmerican Coke & Coal Chemicals InstituteAmerican Composites Manufacturers AssociationAmerican Concrete Pressure Pipe AssociationAmerican Financial Services AssociationAmerican Forest & Paper AssociationAmerican Foundry SocietyAmerican Home Furnishings AllianceAmerican Hotel & Lodging AssociationAmerican Institute for International SteelAmerican Machine Tool Distributors’ AssociationAmerican Petroleum InstituteAmerican Sportfishing AssociationAmerican Trucking AssociationsAmerican Wholesale Marketers AssociationAssociated Builders & Contractors, Inc.Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. – Illinois ChapterAssociated Builders & Contractors, Inc. – Pelican Chapter (LA)Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. – Rhode Island ChapterAssociated Builders & Contractors, Inc. – Rocky Mountain Chapter (CO)Associated Equipment DistributorsAssociated General Contractors of AmericaAssociated General Contractors of CaliforniaAssociated Wire Rope FabricatorsAssociation for Hose & Accessories DistributionAssociation of Marina IndustriesAutomotive Aftermarket Industry AssociationAutomotive Parts Remanufacturers AssociationBrick Industry AssociationBusiness RoundtableCan Manufacturers InstituteConsumer Data Industry AssociationConsumer Specialty Products AssociationCouncil of Industrial Boiler OwnersCTIA – The Wireless AssociationEdison Electric InstituteEquipment Marketing & Distribution AssociationFabricators & Manufacturers Association, InternationalFashion Accessories Shippers AssociationFinancial Services RoundtableFood Marketing InstituteForging Industry Association
INDA – Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics IndustryIndustrial Energy Consumers of AmericaIndustrial Fasteners InstituteIndustrial Supply AssociationInstitute of Makers of ExplosivesInterlocking Concrete Pavement InstituteInternational Sign AssociationInternational Sleep Products AssociationInternational Warehouse Logistics AssociationIrrigation AssociationMarine Retailers Association of the AmericasMetal Powder Industries FederationMetal Treating InstituteMetals Service Center InstituteMotor & Equipment Manufacturers AssociationNational Association of Chemical DistributorsNational Association of Federal Credit UnionsNational Association of Home BuildersNational Association of ManufacturersNational Association of REALTORS®National Association of the Remodeling IndustryNational Association of Wholesaler-DistributorsNational Black Chamber of CommerceNational Club AssociationNational Council of Chain RestaurantsNational Council of Textile OrganizationsNational Electrical Contractors AssociationNational Electrical Manufacturers AssociationNational Federation of Independent BusinessNational Funeral Directors AssociationNational Grain & Feed AssociationNational Lumber and Building Material Dealers AssociationNational Marine Distributors AssociationNational Marine Manufacturers AssociationNational Mining AssociationNational Oilseed Processors AssociationNational Petrochemical & Refiners AssociationNational Restaurant AssociationNational Retail FederationNational Roofing Contractors AssociationNational Shooting Sports FoundationNational Small Business AssociationNational Stone, Sand & Gravel AssociationNon-Ferrous Founders’ SocietyNorth American Die Casting AssociationNorth American Equipment Dealers Association
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Multi-Industry Letter the House of Representatives Supporting H.R. 3010, The Regulatory Accountability Act -- 11/30/2011
A multi-industry letter in support of in support of H.R. 3010, the Regulatory Accountability Act.
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