The Role and Responsibilities of the Environmental Protection Agency

The video explains the role of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an independent federal agency responsible for administering environmental laws. It highlights the collaboration between the EPA and state governments, emphasizing the combination of federal and state laws. The EPA's functions include creating regulations, conducting assessments, and enforcing standards. It can levy fines, negotiate settlements, and pursue judicial actions, sometimes in collaboration with the Department of Justice, to enforce environmental laws and impose criminal sanctions.

In what ways can the EPA enforce environmental regulations?

What role does the Department of Justice play in relation to the EPA?