Choose the item that best matches each item in the following:
-Responsible for U.S. water quality, air pollution, and solid waste management
A)Clean Air Act
B)executive order
C)Environmental Protection Agency
D)congressional act
E)Silent Spring
F)non-governmental organization
G)treaties
H)statutory law
I)National Environmental Policy Act
J)policy
K)regulations
L)general land ordinances

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for overseeing U.S. water quality, air pollution, and solid waste management. It was created by an Executive Order and its mandate is derived from Congressional Acts such as the Clean Air Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. The EPA also creates and enforces regulations to protect the environment.

Choose the Item That Best Matches Each Item in the Following