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Media Advisory - 56th Plenary Session

Published on June 7, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2012 Megan Kindelan Communications Director 202 . 480 . 2091 mkindelan@acus.gov What: Administrative Conference of the United States Chairman Paul R. Verkuil and the Conference Assembly, including the Council, 50 federal executive members and 40 public…

Executive Order Signed Based on Administrative Conference Recommendation

Published on May 9, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. May 9, 2012 President Barack Obama recently issued Executive Order 13609, titled Promoting International Regulatory Cooperation, based in part on a recommendation issued by the Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS), Conference…

Adopted Recommendations Available Online

Published on December 22, 2011

The Assembly of the Administrative Conference of the United States adopted four recommendations regarding Incorporation By Reference, International Regulatory Cooperation, FACA - Issues and Proposed Reforms, and Agency Innovations in E-Rulemaking. The final recommendations are now available online…

Assembly adopts two additional recommendations

Published on December 9, 2011

The Assembly of the Administrative Conference of the United States today adopted two recommendations regarding FACA and Agency Innovations in Rulemaking. Review the debate and discussion on Twitter: www.twitter.com/acusgov #acusrecs. The Federal Advisory Committee Act — Innovations and Reform:…

Assembly adopts recommendations

Published on December 9, 2011

The Assembly of the Administrative Conference of the United States yesterday adopted two recommendations regarding Incorporation By Reference and International Regulatory Cooperation. Follow ongoing recommendation progress on Twitter: www.twitter.com/acusgov #acusrecs. Incorporation by Reference:…

Model Agency initiative launched at www.acus.gov/best-practices

Published on October 18, 2011

We are pleased to announce the Model A initiative micro-site, www.acus.gov/best-practices, a key component of our integrated approach to identifying agency best practices, celebrating success stories, and sharing lessons learned in government. We will soon convene the Walter Gellhorn…

Administrative Conference Appoints New Members

Published on August 31, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kathy Kyle 202.480.2091 kkyle@acus.gov Administrative Conference Appoints New Members Experts Donate Time and Expertise to Improve Government Washington, D.C., August 31, 2011 – The Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) today announced the…

Recommendation regarding Video Hearings Best Practices adopted by Assembly at 54th Plenary

Published on June 17, 2011

Some agencies (SSA, VA and DOJ) are making use of video technology in administrative hearings in ways that speed the processing of large case queues, save substantial amounts of money, and do not adversely affect the fairness of the proceedings. This recommendation invites agencies (…

Rulemaking Comments Recommendation Passes

Published on June 16, 2011

This recommendation, "Rulemaking Comments," passed at the 54th plenary session of the Administrative Conference of the United States, considers a variety of issues related to the comment phase of notice and comment rulemaking that are independent of whether the comments are paper or…

Podcast: Chairman Interviewed by Andrew Langer

Published on April 14, 2011

Listen to the Chairman's interview with Andrew Langer on Liberty Line's "Legal Wednesday" here. The Chairman discussed the Ellis Island Special Master Case, what it takes to successfully rejuvenate the Administrative Conference, and a few of the agency's current projects, like E-…