Input Sought on Reducing Unnecessary Regulatory Differences Between US and Canada

As part of the United States-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council, the U.S. is seeking public comments by Nov. 8 on how the federal government can "reduce or eliminate unnecessary regulatory differences" between the two countries, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs said in a notice. OIRA is under the Office of Management and Budget. "This request for information (RFI) may inform agencies' development of regulatory reform proposals to modify or repeal existing agency requirements to increase efficiency related to economic activity with Canada, reduce or eliminate unnecessary or unjustified regulatory burdens, or simplify regulatory compliance, while continuing to meet agency missions and statutory requirements," it said. Among areas of interest mentioned by OIRA are "particular forms, surveys, or other information collections that exist in both" countries "where consolidation could reduce burden or increase practical utility" and "the appropriate role for stakeholders in furthering international regulatory cooperation and how stakeholders can best engage with Canadian and U.S. regulators on regulatory cooperation opportunities."