Rule/Notice/NOFO: Executive Order: Regulatory Freeze Pending Review

Federal Register/Notice: whitehouse.gov

Type of Requirement: Executive Order

Description:  This Executive Order prohibits all departments and agencies from proposing or issuing any rule until an official appointed or designated by the President reviews and approves the rule. In addition, the Order directs agencies to consider postponing proposed rules or the effective date of final rules for 60 days or longer. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget may exempt any rule that he deems necessary to address emergency situations or other urgent circumstances, including rules subject to statutory or judicial deadlines that require prompt action.

APTA Staff Advisor: Taria Barron, tbarron@apta.com

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