The EPA has published a new proposed rule that could have a significant economic impact on small businesses.Does the EPA have any obligation with regard to the impact on small businesses?

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A) When a proposed regulation will have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small businesses, the Regulatory Flexibility Act requires that agencies analyze and take into consideration small business concerns. Under the RFA, when an agency issues a rule that will have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities, the agency must provide small businesses the opportunity to participate in the rulemaking.
k) When a proposed regulation will have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses, the Regulatory Flexibility Act requires that agencies analyze and take into consideration small business concerns. Under the RFA, when an agency issues a rule that will have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities, the agency must provide small businesses the opportunity to participate in the rulemaking.
l) When a proposed regulation will have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses, the Regulatory Flexibility Act requires that agencies analyze and take into consideration small business concerns. Under the RFA, when an agency issues a rule that will have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities, the agency must provide small businesses the opportunity to participate in the rulemaking.

The EPA Has Published a New Proposed Rule That Could