2 U.S.C. § 1537: Pilot program on small government flexibility

(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 focusThe pilot programs shall focus on rules in effect or proposed rules, or a combination thereof.