Glossary:Environmental Protection Agency
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
An agency of the United States federal government whose mission is to protect human and environmental health. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the EPA is responsible for creating standards and laws promoting the health of individuals and the environment.
Word Class: noun
Pronunciation: /inˌvīrənˈmen(t)l/ /prəˈtekSH(ə)n/ /ˈājənsē/
Example: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established in December 1970 by an executive order of President Richard Nixon.