(Answered) What topics and issues fall under the EPA authority? What topics and issues fall under the EPA…

➤ How does the EPA set and enforce environmental standards?
The EPA sets standards through scientific rulemaking, risk assessment, and public notice. It issues national standards such as the NAAQS and establishes permits and effluent limits. The agency enforces rules with inspections, monitoring, administrative orders, civil penalties, and litigation. It also partners with states through implementation plans and delegated programs to ensure compliance.