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Environmental Protection Agency
Independent agenciesAt-will removal
At a glance
Type
Independent agencies
Removal of leadership
Removable at will
Appointed by
Appointed by the President, confirmed by the Senate
Structure
Single Administrator
Term
No fixed term
Funding
Annual appropriations
Independence
Direct presidential control
What it does
The EPA writes and enforces the federal rules that limit air and water pollution, regulate chemicals and pesticides, and clean up hazardous waste. It carries out major environmental laws such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, setting national standards that apply to businesses, state and local governments, and individuals across the country.
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How it fits
Created by Congress under the Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1970 (Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1970, 35 Fed. Reg. 15623, reprinted in 5 U.S.C. App.), it acts within the authority that statute grants. Its actions are subject to judicial review and to congressional oversight and funding.
Recent actions
Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(a)(7) Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (Renewal)
Air Plan Approval; Oregon Department of Environmental Quality; Emission Standards and Controls for Sources Emitting Gasoline Vapors
Air Plan Approval; Utah; Update to Materials Incorporated by Reference
Ethephon; Pesticide Tolerances
Pesticide Registration Maintenance Fee; Cancellation Order for Certain Pesticide Registrations
Isocycloseram; Pesticide Tolerance for Emergency Exemption
Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Michigan; Withdrawal of the Federal Implementation Plan for the Detroit Sulfur Dioxide Area