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he EPA:

• sets National Air Quality Standards (NAAQs) for pollutants
• sees that these air quality standards are met through air pollution emission control standards and strategies to prevent pollution sources
• enforces national standards in cooperation with states and local air quality authorities
• makes sure that all sources of toxic air pollutants are well controlled
• monitors the effectiveness of the air pollution control program

Next- Knowing the standards are met...

EPA's Mission

The mission of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment – air, water, and land – upon which life depends.