Trump reportedly close to nominating regulatory chief
News sources are reporting that President Trump will soon name his nominee for the head of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), an agency that oversees the implementation of government-wide policies and reviews draft regulations. That person will help execute Trump’s plan to reduce government regulations – particularly some enacted during President Obama’s term. Under Executive Order 13771, Trump says he will eliminate two regulations for every new one issued.
The OIRA is a low-profile but powerful agency that coordinates efforts with federal regulators and has been, at times, a lightning rod for partisan conflict.