Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is an independent executive agency of the United States federal government tasked with environmental protection matters. President Richard Nixon proposed the establishment of EPA on July 9, 1970; it began operation on December 2, 1970, after Nixon signed an executive order.
History[edit | edit source]
The Environmental Protection Agency was established by President Richard Nixon in 1970. The agency was created in response to widespread public concern about environmental pollution. The EPA's mission is to protect human health and the environment.
Functions[edit | edit source]
The EPA is responsible for the enforcement of federal environmental laws and regulations. It conducts environmental assessment, research, and education. It also has the responsibility of maintaining and enforcing national standards under a variety of environmental laws, in consultation with state, tribal, and local governments.
Structure[edit | edit source]
The EPA is led by its Administrator, who is appointed by the President and approved by Congress. The EPA has its headquarters in Washington, D.C., regional offices for each of the agency's ten regions, and 27 laboratories.
Criticism and Controversy[edit | edit source]
The EPA has been criticized and involved in controversy for various reasons over the years, including its handling of specific environmental crises and its interpretation and implementation of environmental laws.
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