On the recordOctober 21, 2015
EPA retains backstop enforcement authority ensuring that every citizen of the United States receives the minimum level of protection from environmental risks even if their State fails to act.
Source
congress.govEPA retains backstop enforcement authority ensuring that every citizen of the United States receives the minimum level of protection from environmental risks even if their State fails to act.
Pallone explains EPA's enforcement role in protecting citizens' environmental rights.
Share
More from Frank Pallone
I’m glad I was able to secure the federal funding necessary to support this project, which will make these Jersey Shore communities more resilient in the years to come.
I will continue fighting for an immigration system that upholds due process, keeps families together and treats everyone with dignity while providing a pathway to citizenship.
The most common cancer in the United States is skin cancer, with at least one in five Americans developing it during their lifetime.