Rulemaking Pursuing a Policy Agenda
Title
Rulemaking Pursuing a Policy Agenda
Author
Waterman, Richard W.
Research Area
Social Institutions
Topic
Government Systems
Abstract
Rulemaking is a difficult process that involves interpreting legislation, often vaguely written, by legislators into formal rules of action for bureaucratic implementation. The process is highly political and often confrontational, with varied interests attempting to influence the behavior of the bureaucratic experts involved in writing rules, regulations, and setting standards. The end result is often delay, during which time the bureaucracy gets the blame. Even under the best of circumstances, however, rulemaking is a difficult process.