the environmental protection agency (epa) was established on december 2, 1970, to consolidate in one agency a variety of federal research, monitoring, standard-setting, and enforcement activities to ensure environmental protection for residents of the united states. since its inception, epa has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the american people and is responsible for providing inspection services and cleanup efforts in the case of contamination or hazards. the epa is a(n) type of business market.
