Description

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a governmental agency responsible for the protection of human health and the environment. It enforces regulations based on laws passed by Congress and conducts research to inform environmental policies.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term may be used in discussions about environmental health and safety regulations. Common variants include 'Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los Estados Unidos', but it is best to stick to the canonical term in formal contexts to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: The United States Environmental Protection Agency is conducting a study on air quality.

ES: La United States Environmental Protection Agency está realizando un estudio sobre la calidad del aire.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing the agency with other environmental organizations; mispronouncing 'Environmental' as 'Ambiental' in a non-standard way; using informal terms instead of the canonical term.