Basic Information on Enforcement

Organisation
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Tags
Language
English
AQM Activity Type
Legal Framework, Policy Design & Implementation
Resource type
Standards, Regulation, Legislation and Agreements
Regions
North America
Location
United States of America
Governance level
National
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Description
Enforcing environmental laws is a central part of EPA's Strategic Plan to protect human health and the environment. EPA works to ensure compliance with environmental requirements. When warranted, EPA will take civil or criminal enforcement action against violators of environmental laws.