2 U.S.C. § 1537

(a) In generalThe Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with Federal agencies, shall establish pilot programs in at least 2 agencies to test innovative, and more flexible regulatory approaches that—
(1) reduce reporting and compliance burdens on small governments; and
(2) meet overall statutory goals and objectives.
(b) Program focus
The pilot programs shall focus on rules in effect or proposed rules, or a combination thereof.

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