Which of the Following Statements About the Environmental Protection Agency

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Environmental Protection Agency is LEAST accurate?

• A) The agency has the authority to determine how much pollution businesses can legally produce.
• B) The agency has the authority to identify the source of pollution.
• C) The agency has the authority to develop and enforce regulations to protect the country's natural resources.
• D) The agency has failed to produce substantial reductions in pollution levels.
• E) The agency's regulations have made it more expensive for many industries to function inside the United States.

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