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THE ENVIRONMENTALPROTECTION AGENCYThe Environmental ProtectionAgency exercises significantregulatory power over U.S.businesses. What programsare covered by the EPA?regulates the licensing, constructing, and opening of nuclear reactors.The NRC also handles the possession, use, transportation, and disposalof nuclear material. The rules and regulations that govern licensednuclear activities are made and carried out by the commission.Environmental Protection RegulationIn the structure of the federal government, the responsibility forenvironmental protection falls on the shoulders of the EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA). The EPA is an independent regulatory agencythat is a part of the executive branch. One of its major jobs is to implementthe Environmental Policy Act. However, the EPA is also responsiblePOLLUTION CONTROLThe National EnvironmentalPolicy Act sets up a nationalprogram to fight pollutionand clean up the environment.What are some ofthe requirements for environmentalprotectionestablished by the act?652 Unit 6: Starting a Business