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institutional structure > government (cabinet) > environmental administration institution > environmental protection agency

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environmental protection agency  

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  • EPA is the US Government's watchdog agency responsible for controlling the pollution of air and water, pesticides, radiation hazards and noise pollution. The agency is also involved in research to examine the effects of pollution.

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http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/2901

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