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FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2002

John Graham is the head of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs and a White House official with great influence.

His office can tell agencies to review or revise federal regulations, a debate that is largely centering on cost and the nebulous concept of "sound science." The industry says this helps ensure that rules are fair while critics charge it leads to lax enforcement of health, safety and environmental laws.

The office is currently seeking public comment on a full overhaul of the regulatory process. Comments are due on a draft report later this month.

Get the Story:
For Bush's Regulatory 'Czar,' The Equation Is Persuasion (The Washington Post 5/10)

Get the Report:
Draft Report to Congress on the Costs and Benefits of Federal Regulations (OMB 3/19)
Seeking Public Participation in Regulatory Reform, OMB Releases Draft Cost-Benefit Report (OMB 3/19)

Relevant Links:
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs - http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/inforeg/index.html

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