; (2) in subsection (a)— (A) by inserting , and impacted parties within the private sector (including small business), after on their behalf) ; and (B) by striking Federal intergovernmental mandates and inserting Federal mandates ; and (3) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows: (c) Guidelines For appropriate implementation of subsections (a) and (b) consistent with applicable laws and regulations, the following guidelines shall be followed: (1) Consultations shall take place as early as possible, before issuance of a notice of proposed rulemaking, continue through the final rule stage, and be integrated explicitly into the rulemaking process. (2) Agencies shall consult with a wide variety of State, local, and tribal officials and impacted parties within the private sector (including small businesses). Geographic, political, and other factors that may differentiate varying points of view should be considered. (3) Agencies should estimate benefits and costs to assist with these consultations. The scope of the consultation should reflect the cost and significance of the Federal mandate being considered. (4) Agencies shall, to the extent practicable— (A) seek out the views of State, local, and tribal governments, and impacted parties within the private sector (including small business), on costs, benefits, and risks