Who/Mission
Enviormental Protection Agency
What are chemicals used in the marketplace checked for?
General Safety
What kind of penalty was put against Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp?
A civil penalty.
What is the mission of the EPA?
Protect Human and Enviormental Health
What does the EPA have to provide individuals, businesses, state, local, and tribal governments?
How much money (roughly) did the EPA fine Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp?
$138,506 (You can ballpark it)
Who founded the EPA?
President Nixon
How does the EPA ensure its mission?
Developing regulations, researching, providing states with grants, and promoting environmental awareness.
Around what percent of the budget goes into state environmental programs, non-profits, educational institutions, and other similar programs?
Around 50% (Half)
Who is the current leader of the EPA?
Lee Zeldin
How does the EPA enforce its laws?
The EPA can give out fines, sanctions, and closely monitor operations to ensure compliance.
Roughly how many thousand people were in the EPA workforce? (Only need to get the thousands correct)
14,130 people (14 thousand is an okay answer)
Who was the first administrator of the EPA?
William Ruckelshaus
What code is EPA laws added to?
Code of Federal Regulations
What was the 2025 enacted budget?
$9,135,171,000