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Explores the important and expanding role that regulatory or administrative agencies, such as FDA and EPA, play in protecting and promoting the public’s health. Examines agencies’ ability to create and implement health policy, and discusses the legal limits on agency powers. Discusses how agencies develop regulations and employ other regulatory tools. Uses case studies to illustrate key concepts, such as the role of science in the regulatory process and the influence of politics on agency actions. Involves the interpretation and analysis of judicial opinions, regulations, and other administrative materials in class sessions. Focuses on U.S. regulatory policy, but also examines examples and implications for international health policy. Exposes students to new public health law and policy topics relevant to regulatory agencies.