Regulatory Negotiations and Other Rulemaking Processes: Strengths and Weaknesses from an Industry Viewpoint

Abstract

In this Article, the author will describe some of the American Petroleum Institute\u27s experiences in recent EPA rulemaking processes, principally rulemakings conducted pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Then I will present my personal views on the advantages and disadvantages of regulatory negotiations compared with other rulemaking processes from the viewpoint of an industry trade association