When an administrative agency engages in rulemaking, it must first publish the proposed legislative rule, then it must:
A) conduct a trial-like hearing
B) examine witnesses from both sides of the issue
C) have open oral testimony by all interested parties
D) allow written commentaries by interested parties
E) all of the other choices

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When an administrative agency engages in rulemaking, it must first publish the proposed legislative rule and then it must allow written commentaries by interested parties. While some agencies may also choose to conduct a trial-like hearing or have open oral testimony, allowing for written comments is a mandatory legal requirement for most rulemaking procedures. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

When an Administrative Agency Engages in Rulemaking, It Must First