Which of the following statements is true of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?
A. It cannot take action against private industry or municipal governments.
B. It cannot enforce federal statutes relating to the protection of the environment.
C. It monitors plant discharges all over the United States.
D. It was created by the Clean Water Act in 2014.
Answer (2)
The correct statement about the EPA is that it monitors plant discharges throughout the United States. The other statements regarding the EPA's authority and establishment are incorrect. The EPA plays a vital role in enforcing environmental laws and ensuring the protection of the environment. ;
The correct statement about the EPA is that it monitors plant discharges throughout the United States. The agency enforces environmental regulations against both private and public entities and was established in 1970, well before the Clean Water Act. Other statements about its capabilities are incorrect.
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