The Regulatory Division serves as the primary contact for all regulatory matters concerning the Department of Commerce. This office advises the diverse bureaus within Commerce on the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act and other related administrative law and procedures. It also serves as the Department's liaison with the Office of Management and Budget and other Federal agencies during interagency review and clearance of regulatory actions issued by the Department and provides Secretarial-level clearance for all Federal Register publications. In addition, this office advises the Secretary on regulatory matters, develops the Department's regulatory policies and procedures, and provides the Department's official position on regulations affecting the Department.

Leadership

 Candida Harty, Chief Counsel for Regulation