RCC Legal and Regulatory Frameworks 2

Question 1

Under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), which type of rulemaking requires agencies to publish a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) and allow public comment?

Accepted Answer

Informal (notice-and-comment) rulemaking

Answer

Informal rulemaking under APA Section 553 requires an NPRM and public comment period before a final rule is issued.

Question 2

Which legal doctrine holds that courts should defer to a federal agency's reasonable interpretation of an ambiguous statute it administers?

Accepted Answer

Chevron deference

Answer

Chevron deference (from Chevron U.S.A. v. NRDC, 1984) directs courts to defer to agencies' reasonable statutory interpretations.

Question 3

A company discovers that a product defect may violate federal safety regulations. Under strict liability tort principles, which factor is LEAST relevant to establishing liability?

Accepted Answer

The manufacturer intended to cause harm

Answer

Strict liability does not require proof of intent or negligence — only that the product was defective and caused harm.

Question 4

Which federal law establishes the framework for protecting individually identifiable health information held by covered entities?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA

Answer

HIPAA's Privacy Rule and Security Rule govern the protection of protected health information (PHI) by covered entities and business associates.

Question 5

When a state law directly conflicts with a valid federal law on the same subject, which constitutional principle determines that federal law controls?

Accepted Answer

The Supremacy Clause

Answer

The Supremacy Clause (Article VI) establishes that the Constitution and federal laws are the supreme law of the land, preempting conflicting state laws.

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RCC Legal and Regulatory Frameworks 2