Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is an independent 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

The EPA was proposed by President Richard Nixon and began operation on December 2, 1970, after Nixon signed an executive order. The order establishing the EPA was ratified by committee hearings in the House and Senate.

Functions

The EPA's responsibilities include the detection and prevention of pollution, overseeing the cleanup of polluted sites, and the enforcement of a variety of environmental laws and regulations. The agency conducts environmental assessment, research, and education. It has the responsibility of maintaining and enforcing national standards under a variety of environmental laws, in consultation with state, tribal, and local governments.

Structure

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

The EPA has been criticized and involved in controversy for decisions on issues such as air pollution, water pollution, and climate change.

See Also

• Clean Air Act
• Clean Water Act
• Endangered Species Act
• Superfund

External Links

• Official website

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Resources
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