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1. Summarize the process of formal rule making and explain how it differs from informal rule making. When is rule making exempt from public participation? What is regulated negotiation and why is it increasingly used in place of formal rule making?

2. How do the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government each restrict the activities of administrative agencies? Explain why some people consider administrative agencies to be a shadow fourth branch of the government. Do you agree or disagree with that sentiment?

3. Provide a brief history of the EPA and a summary of its responsibilities. Using this web link as a jumping off point, how do you think the role of the EPA will be affected by the recent Sackett vs. EPA case? web link: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/conform-recent-supreme-court-decision-epa-and-army-amend-waters-united-states-rule