E.p.a. (Noun)
Meaning
An independent federal agency established to coordinate programs aimed at reducing pollution and protecting the environment.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The agency had been fined by the E.P.A. for violating the Clean Air Act.
- Company officials argued that the E.P.A. regulations would put them out of business.
- The E.P.A. has the authority to prohibit the sale of new pesticides that are not registered.
- The scientist has dedicated her career to working with the E.P.A. on environmental issues.
- Local residents are concerned that the factory is not meeting E.P.A. standards for water pollution.