The original purpose of the EPA was to

a. oversee the clean air, water quality, and endangered species act

b. eliminate the use of pesticides in all of US agriculture production

c. negotiate and enforce the provisions of the SALT l agreement

d. enforce the Philadelphia plan and oversee desegregation of the US colleges

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a. oversee the clean air, water quality, and endangered species act

The correct answer is A) to oversee the clean air, water quality, and endangered species act.

The original purpose of the EPA was to oversee the clean air, water quality, and endangered species act.

The mission of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is to protect the environment and human health. It was created by President Richard Nixon in December 1970 and since the very beginning of operations, its purpose was to oversee the clean air, water quality, and endangered species act.

Today EPA focus to ensure good air and water conditions for the United States citizens and to reduce risk in the environment that can damage people. EPA also review chemicals in the market place to ensure safety.