Title 2
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Title 2
Title 2
UNFUNDED MANDATES REFORM
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Purposes
Definitions
Exclusions
Agency assistance
Cost of regulations
Consideration for Federal funding
Impact on local governments
Enforcement in House of Representatives
Exercise of rulemaking powers
Authorization of appropriations
Regulatory process
Statements to accompany significant regulatory actions
Small government agency plan
State, local, and tribal government input
Least burdensome option or explanation required
Assistance to Congressional Budget Office
Pilot program on small government flexibility
Annual statements to Congress on agency compliance
Baseline study of costs and benefits
Report on Federal mandates by Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations
Special authorities of Advisory Commission
Annual report to Congress regarding Federal court rulings
“Federal mandate” defined
Authorization of appropriations
Judicial review