What Is the First Step in the Agency Rulemaking Process

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is the first step in the agency rulemaking process?

• A) Determine legislative authority.
• B) Draft the proposed rule change.
• C) File for a hearing to start the formal rulemaking procedure.
• D) Study and research of alternatives.

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Definitions:

Mesozoic Era

A geological era that occurred between 252 and 66 million years ago, characterized by the dominance of dinosaurs.

Paleozoic

An era in the geologic time scale, occurring from about 541 million to 252 million years ago, noted for the early development of life on Earth.

Crinoids

Marine animals belonging to the class Crinoidea, characterized by a mouth on the top surface surrounded by feeding arms, part of the echinoderm phylum.

Trilobites

Extinct marine arthropods with a segmented body and calcified exoskeleton, prevalent from the Cambrian to the Permian period.