CRE Comments on the Proposed OMB Data Access Rule

The Center for Regulatory Effectiveness has carefully examined the proposed OMB Data Access rule and the benefits which can result from the implementation of such provisions. CRE has also cataloged and considered the various concerns with the Data Access provisions raised by members of the scientific community and other and has sought to come up with workable solutions to such concerns.

Comments of the CRE on the Proposed OMB Data Access Rule
We encourage your review of these comments and would welcome your input on how they might be improved. CRE would also encourage you to weigh in with OMB on this important topic.

TABLE: Status of Agency Implementation
Progress of the federal Departments and major independent agencies in implementing the Data Access provisions contained in the FY 1999 Omnibus Appropriations Act.