White House Reg Shop Transition Likely Won't Speed Up Movement On OSHA Rules

Regulatory experts don't expect the White House reg shop to move OSHA rules any faster following the departure of Cass Sunstein, the Obama administration's regulatory czar who faced criticism from worker advocates for his cost-benefit emphasis, especially with an upcoming election and a permanent replacement for Sunstein not expected to be tapped before at least then. They offer mixed reviews on how Sunstein's cost-benefit stance affected OSHA rules the agency hoped to move substantially in the first term. Sunstein, who left the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) two months ag