In 2021, a new individual was appointed Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and another as Secretary of Agriculture. As a part of these appointments, new policies and subsequently rules, are being considered concerning methane emissions from cattle. As an individual in the beef industry, you are very interested in this new potential body of regulations.

1.Explain how administrative agencies, like the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Agriculture, get their authority to make rules with the full force and effect of laws passed by Congress.

2. Explain why all stakeholders (*stakeholders, not just shareholders) should pay attention to the rulemaking process and how they may participate in the process.

3.Explain the rulemaking process from start to finish that will take place as the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Agriculture work to add rules and regulations for methane emissions and cattle.