What was the purpose of the EPA?

Question

What was the purpose of the EPA, just need a short answer.

Answer 1

To enforce laws and policies set by the government to protect the enviroment, and be the point of contact between the government and citizens on environmental issues.

Answer 2

It was to set regulations on industries, and to protect the environment (Environmental protection agengy).

Answer 3

The purpose of the EPA was to protect public health.

Answer 4

Read what USEPA says about itself in the given reference.