1. (a) In general The 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. (1) reduce reporting and compliance burdens on small governments; and
   2. (2) meet overall statutory goals and objectives.
2. (b) Program focus The pilot programs shall focus on rules in effect or proposed rules, or a combination thereof.

(Pub. L. 104–4, title II, § 207, Mar. 22, 1995, 109 Stat. 67.)