Which of the following would be an example of how federal bureaucrats make rules while engaging in implementation?
A)the Supreme Court ruling that the Environmental Protection Agency has no authority to regulate auto emissions under the Clean Air Act
B)the Environmental Protection Agency requiring that, under the Clean Air Act, the average fuel economy for new vehicles must be at least 35.5 miles per gallon
C)the Chamber of Commerce filing a lawsuit claiming that Congress has no authority to pass the Clean Air Act
D)the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works filing a report on the efficacy of the Clean Air Act

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requiring a certain fuel economy standard for new vehicles under the Clean Air Act is an example of federal bureaucrats making rules through implementation. This is because the EPA is responsible for enforcing and administering the Clean Air Act and has the authority to create regulations and guidelines for how to do so. The other options do not involve federal bureaucrats making rules through implementation. The Supreme Court ruling and the Chamber of Commerce lawsuit are examples of the judiciary and interest groups challenging the authority of the Clean Air Act, respectively. The Senate Committee report is an example of legislative oversight of the implementation of the Clean Air Act.

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