Environmental Protection Agency

Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA)
  A federal agency created in 1970 to permit coordinated governmental action for protection of the environment by systematic abatement and control of pollution through integration or research, monitoring, standards setting and enforcement activities.
  California Energy Comission. Dictionary of Energy Terms

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