The steps involved in consulting, coordinating and cooperating are identified as a continuum beginning with identifying and assessing public policy issues. This is followed by setting objectives and expected results and then selecting, designing and assessing regulatory responses. The choice of an instrument takes place between these two steps. The next step is analyzing impacts and ensuring that benefits justify costs. Next is planning for implementation and compliance followed by measuring and reporting on performance. The final step in the process is evaluating and reviewing regulation. All steps are depicted as contributing to the core activities of consulting, coordinating, and cooperating.