The federal agency established in 1970 to establish air and water quality standards and devise rules to achieve these standards is the

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The EPA, or Environmental Protection Agency, was established in 1970 for the purpose of setting and enforcing air and water quality standards. The Sierra Club is an environmental non-profit organization, the Council on Environmental Quality advises the president on environmental issues, and the Council of Economic Advisers advises the president on economic policy. DDT is a pesticide that was banned in the US in 1972 due to environmental concerns.

The Federal Agency Established in 1970 to Establish Air and Water