Environmental Protection Agency
/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl prəˈtɛkʃən ˈeɪdʒənsi/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. federal agency responsible for regulating and enforcing national environmental laws to protect human health and the environment.
The Environmental Protection Agency issued new regulations to reduce air pollution.
Forms
- environmental protection agency
- environmental protection agencies
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Commentary
Commonly abbreviated as EPA; often referenced in legal contexts involving environmental compliance and regulatory standards.
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