Regulatory Support
The expert analysts at PAI have long provided support to the Federal Government in the analysis and development of Federal regulations. PAI has been and continues to be involved directly in the development of all types of regulatory actions and supports all steps in the rulemaking process, including regulatory and technical research, analysis of impacts and options , support of hearings/meetings, analysis of public comments, supporting documentation preparation, Government coordination processes, and Federal Register publication.
Regulatory Analysis, Development, and Evaluation
PAI has been involved directly in the development of all types of regulatory actions and supports all steps in the rulemaking process, including regulatory and technical research, analysis of impacts and options (legal and technical), support of hearings/meetings, analysis of public comments, supporting documentation preparation (issue papers and draft regulatory documents), Government coordination processes (interagency and with the Office of Management and Budget), and Federal Register publication. PAI has experience drafting regulations in traditional and plain language, as well as question-and-answer formats.
Program Development and Support
PAI has participated in the development and reengineering of several programs, particularly with the Federal Aviation Administration.
Summary and Analysis of Comments
PAI has extensive experience in summarizing and analyzing comments. We have developed and completed numerous comment summary databases using our established and tested processes to assist the Federal Government in organizing and evaluating comments it receives from industry and the general public for rulemakings and other supporting material. PAI then provides a full evaluation of these comments and can assist the Government in formulating its responses.
Special Studies and Projects
PAI has experience in many areas of special study. Let us help you with reviews, research projects, cost-benefit analyses, regulatory analyses, and special reports,
Petitions for Exemption and Rulemaking
With accuracy and timeliness, PAI can respond to petitioners’ or clients’ needs, and keep records of types of requests, petitioners, and issues.
Procedures Handbook Development
PAI has helped the FAA draft three internal process manuals: the FAA Rulemaking Manual, the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Operating Procedures manual, and the FAA Exemption Procedures Manual.