Describe how an administrative agency functions, and illustrate how the regulatory actions of any one such agency has had an impact on your local or regional living environment. Response should contain approx. 250-300 of your own words.

Describe how an administrative agency functions, and illustrate how the regulatory actions of any one such agency has had an impact on your local or regional living environment.  Response should contain approx. 250-300 of your own words.  Provide a reference citation for your source material.