I read an interesting article about how the FedGov really manages stuff by committe and agency rather than taking proposals through Congress. Wish I could find that article again.
No I haven't seen those statistics. I'm sure there are many such regulations. I DO NOT consider that a good thing.
There are far too many regulations from a through z and beyond, and this is the reason why.
When a representative has to stand up and defend new regulations, that's when you and I get a chance to affect the process. With NGOs, we get nothing but the shaft.