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Environmental Protection Agency

American  

noun

  1. EPA.


Environmental Protection Agency Cultural  
  1. An agency established by the United States government to coordinate federal programs aimed at combating pollution and protecting the environment.


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In March, the Environmental Protection Agency waived those restrictions for the summer due to rising fuel prices caused by the Iran war.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

Washington will be represented by Usha-Maria Turner, assistant administrator for the Office of International and Tribal Affairs at the US Environmental Protection Agency.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

In addition to Blanche, other names that have been floated as potential Bondi successors include Environmental Protection Agency head Lee Zeldin, U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin to give him a list of insurers that “acted swiftly, courageously, and bravely” to fulfill their legal obligation and another list of those that were “particularly bad.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

They would have to call the Environmental Protection Agency, which has jurisdiction in cases of environmental contamination by an extreme biohazard.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston