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... > Behavioral Disciplines and Activities > Behavioral Sciences > Social Sciences > Government > Government Agencies > Federal Government > United States Government Agencies > United States Environmental Protection Agency
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United States Environmental Protection Agency  

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  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Environmental Protection Agency
  • Environmental Protection Agency, United States
  • Environmental Protection Agency (U.S.)
  • USEPA

Note

  • add UNITED STATES; research support by this agency is checked as RESEARCH SUPPORT, U.S. GOV'T, NON-P.H.S.; CATALOGER: Use NAF entry

Scope note

  • An agency in the Executive Branch of the Federal Government. It was created as an independent regulatory agency responsible for the implementation of federal laws designed to protect the environment. Its mission is to protect human health and the ENVIRONMENT.

History note

  • 1991(1982)

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URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D014484

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