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You’re absolutely right—on December 20, 2023, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) issued Guidance Implementing Section 2(e) of Executive Order 14094, which addresses OIRA’s procedures around E.O. 12866 meetings—meetings with outside parties regarding regulatory actions under reviewThe White House+1.
Here’s a clearer breakdown of what that guidance covers:
Key Elements of the December 20, 2023 OIRA Guidance
1. Purpose and Scope
The guidance, formatted as a Q&A, implements Section 2(e) of Executive Order 14094 (Modernizing Regulatory Review). Its aim is to make E.O. 12866 meetings more inclusive, transparent, and efficientThe White House+1.
2. Primary Reforms
It directs OIRA’s administrator to:
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Improve access for individuals and groups who have not historically requested such meetings, including those from underserved communities.
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Implement procedural reforms such as discouraging duplicate meeting requests, consolidating meetings when appropriate, and publicly disclosing meeting data—like dates, attendees, and topics discussed—in an open, machine-readable formatThe White Houseprimarynewssource.org.
3. Tools to Facilitate Public Engagement
The guidance also led to practical improvements:
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Launching an instructional video (available in English and Spanish).
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Publishing a step‑by‑step guide on how to request an E.O. 12866 meeting.
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Updating OIRA’s site—RegInfo.gov—to streamline meeting requests, like enabling scheduling directly from pending regulatory action listingsThe White House+1govinfo.gov.
4. Training to Encourage Participation
To further broaden participation, especially from those new to the process or from underserved backgrounds, OIRA committed to periodic, accessible training sessions explaining how to request and effectively participate in these meetings.
In Summary
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Date: December 20, 2023
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Focus: Reforming E.O. 12866 meetings to enhance accessibility, transparency, and efficiency
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Highlights: New public-facing tools (videos, guides), site updates for easier scheduling, data disclosure commitments, and training opportunities for broader public engagement.
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