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Preferred term

environmental protection agency

Definition

  • [GEMET] EPA is the US Government's watchdog agency responsible for controlling the pollution of air and water, pesticides, radiation hazards and noise pollution. The agency is also involved in research to examine the effects of pollution.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • EPA

Scope note

  • MS Academic Keywords

URI

http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/msa0407

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