Regulatory agency accountability: theory alone is not enough

Journal Article · Thu May 16 04:00:00 EDT 1985 · Public Util. Fortn.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5629826

Fleming, P A; Rogell, D K

Regulatory commissions and reviewing courts must evaluate large volumes of purely theoretical constructs and computer model performance presented as evidentiary support during regulatory proceedings to determine whether the evidence meets standards. The authors discuss the implications of a federal court of appeals ruling which provides guidance in showing what can happen when agencies ignore traditional forms of evidence in favor of theory alone. In the Wisconsin Electric Power case, the court held that regulators are accountable for their decisions, with accountability measured by the congruence between agency action and reasoned decision making based on substantial evidence.

• Research Organization: Corwell and Moring, Washington, DC
• OSTI ID: 5629826
• Journal Information: Public Util. Fortn.; (United States), Journal Name: Public Util. Fortn.; (United States) Vol. 115:10; ISSN PUFNA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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