<prompt> Translate the following text to EnglishIli kushiriki katika mchakato wa kutengeneza sheria, umma lazima kwanza ufahamu kwamba mashirika yanafikiria sheria ambazo zinaweza kuathiri maslahi yao.  <response>: In order to participate in the rulemaking process, the public must first be aware that agencies are considering rules that could affect their interests. 