Alert

Due to a lapse in appropriations, the NRC has ceased normal operations. However, excepted and exempted activities necessary to maintain critical health and safety functions—as well as essential progress on designated critical activities, including those specified in Executive Order 14300—will continue, consistent with the OMB-Approved NRC Lapse Plan.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

The Federal agency responsible for protecting human health and safeguarding the environment. EPA leads the Nation’s environmental science, research, education, and assessment efforts to ensure that attempts to reduce environmental risk are based on the best available scientific information. EPA also ensures that environmental protection is an integral consideration in U.S. policies.

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Wednesday, February 15, 2023