What agency is charged with authority to make and enforce the national environmental policy?
A) EPA
B) OSHA
C) NRC
D) DHS

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A) Correct. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) is a federal agency charged with authority to make and enforce the national environmental policy.
B) Incorrect. OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) is a U.S. government agency created to establish and enforce workplace safety and health standards, conduct work-place inspections and propose penalties for non-compliance, and investigate serious workplace incidents.
C) Incorrect. NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) is a U.S. government agency that protects public health and safety through regulation of nuclear power and the civilian use of nuclear materials.
D) Incorrect. DHS (Department of Homeland Security) is the department of the U.S. federal government charged with protecting U.S. territory from terrorist attacks (including both physical and cyber-attacks) and providing a coordinated response to large-scale emergencies.

What Agency Is Charged with Authority to Make and Enforce