The EPA is considering a new rule for asbestos regulation. It is published in the Federal Register. Time is given for public comment on the proposed rule. A draft is issued after the comment period. Time is given for response to the draft regulation. Response is reviewed and considered. The final regulation is issued. This is an example of what type of regulatory process?

A. formal rulemaking
B. informal rulemaking
C. hybrid rulemaking
D. negotiated rulemaking


B. informal rulemaking

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a. governors for vetoing legislation that is detrimental to the poor. b. state legislatures for catering to the needy. c. the wealthy for being too politically organized. d. low wages that put a strain on social welfare programs.

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Which of the following most accurately summarizes the historical relationships between trade and war?

A) The more countries trade the less likely they are to go to war. B) The more countries trade the more likely they are to go to war. C) There is no relationship between trade and war. D) Trade decreases the chance of war when it is between neighbors but not otherwise. E) Trade increases the chance of war when it is between neighbors but not otherwise.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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