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EPA Explains...The Regulatory Process

Follow along to learn how EPA makes an impact in protecting the environment by setting regulations that put environmental laws into practice. Discover how you can get involved and help shape environmental protections!

Writing regulations is one important way EPA makes a big impact in protecting the environment. Federal agencies must set regulations to put the laws passed by Congress into practice on a day-to-day basis. 1-Congress passes a bill and the President signs it into law. 2-EPA researches the new law 3-EPA proposes a regulation and requests public comment 4-EPA considers comments and issues a final rule. 5-The regulation is codified 6-The regulation goes into effect. — Click to enlarge or download a 508-compliant PDF version of this EPA Explains infographic.

EPA Explains...The Regulatory Process

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