Environmental Protection Agency
Federal pollution watchdog
The Environmental Protection Agency, usually called the EPA, is the U.S. federal agency responsible for protecting human health and the environment.
It sets and enforces regulations on air and water quality, hazardous waste, pesticides, and pollution.
The EPA conducts research, monitors environmental conditions, and can levy fines against violators: The EPA issued new emissions standards for power plants.
- Clean Air ActFederal pollution standards law
- air qualityPollution level measurement
- smog alertPublic health pollution advisory
- Clean Water ActUS water pollution statute
- drinking waterSafe liquid for consumption
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Federal energy and nuclear agency
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Multinational petroleum conglomerate
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