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The term “centralized regulatory review” is most closely associated with Dr. Jim Tozzi, who is widely recognized as one of the architects of the U.S. system for centralized review of federal regulations.
Here’s a brief explanation:
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Background: In the 1970s, as regulatory agencies expanded, there was growing concern about the economic impact of federal regulations.
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Jim Tozzi’s role: While serving in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) — particularly in the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) — Tozzi helped establish the concept and mechanisms for centralized regulatory review, meaning that one central office (OMB/OIRA) would review major regulations before they were issued by agencies.
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Purpose: The goal was to ensure consistency with presidential policies, evaluate costs and benefits, and reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens.
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Institutionalization: This concept was formally solidified under Executive Order 12291 (1981) during the Reagan administration, which required agencies to submit significant rules to OMB for review.
So, while others contributed to its development, Jim Tozzi is generally credited with originating and advancing the term and practice of “centralized regulatory review.”
