Until the early 1970s environmental pollution was not subject to EPA regulation. Which entity was primarily responsible for pollution litigation?

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Before the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1970, there was no single entity primarily responsible for pollution litigation or environmental regulation in the United States. Environmental protection was fragmented across various state and local jurisdictions, and several federal agencies had piecemeal responsibilities related to environmental issues. The creation of the EPA centralized federal environmental responsibilities to more effectively address pollution.

Until the Early 1970s Environmental Pollution Was Not Subject to EPA