Environmental Protection Agencyepa


Definition of "Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)"

Independent agency, established in 1970 to permit coordinated and effective government action on behalf of the environment. The Agency consolidates in a single body the administration of all federal environment legislation. It has established special programs in air and water pollution, toxic chemicals, and sponsors research in the technologies of pollution control.



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