Laws & Regulations | US EPA

Overview

• Official website: United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
• Provides information on laws, regulations, policies, compliance, and enforcement related to environmental protection.

Key Sections

Environmental Topics

• Overview of various topics including:
  • Air, Bed Bugs, Cancer, Chemicals, Toxics, and Pesticides
  • Emergency Response, Environmental Information by Location
  • Health, Land, Waste, and Cleanup, Lead, Mold, Radon
  • Research, Science, Water Topics

Laws & Regulations

• Laws:

  • Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
  • Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
  • Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (Superfund)
  • Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
  • Endangered Species Act (ESA)

• EPA Actions to Address PFAS:

  • PFAS are chemicals that break down slowly and are a focus of EPA research.

Regulated Topics

• Include Asbestos, Certifications, Mold, Drinking Water, Lead, Waste, and PFAS.

Regulated Sectors

• Agriculture, Automotive, Construction
• Electric Utilities, Oil & Gas Extraction, Transportation

Regulations

• Codified under Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR).
• Opportunities to comment on proposed rules and learn more about regulations.

Compliance & Enforcement

• EPA ensures compliance with federal requirements and enforces regulations.

Guidance & Petitions

• Guidance documents assist with regulation implementation.

Additional Resources

• Report a Violation: Options for reporting environmental violations, fraud, waste, or abuse.
• About EPA: Includes mission, offices, organization chart, and history.

Discover and Connect

• Information on accessibility, budget, contracts, grants, and more.
• Links to EPA’s social media and communication platforms.

Feedback and Contact

• Website feedback survey for user experience evaluation.
• Contact EPA for further questions or to report issues.

Language Accessibility

• Assistance available in multiple languages including Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French, Korean, Russian, and more.

Important Dates and Updates

• Last updated on April 24, 2025.

Note

• This document provides a comprehensive overview of EPA’s laws, regulations, and guidance with resources for further information and compliance.