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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) definition - business

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

The federal agency charged with protecting human health and the environment. Established in 1970, the EPA develops and enforces environmental regulations, performs environmental research, and provides financial support for state and educational research on the environment.

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