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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a federal agency established in 1970 that is responsible for protecting human health and the environment. It develops and enforces regulations related to air quality, water quality, hazardous waste management, pesticides, and other environmental issues.

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