The acronym “EPA” most commonly refers to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, a federal agency responsible for protecting human health and the environment by enforcing regulations and setting standards for air, water, and land quality.
However, “EPA” can also denote various other organizations and terms, including:
- Environmental Protection Authorities: Similar agencies in other countries, such as the Environmental Protection Agency in Ireland, the Environmental Protection Authority in New Zealand, and the Environmental Protection Administration in Taiwan.
- Legal Terms: “Economic Partnership Agreement,” “Enduring Power of Attorney,” or “Equal Pay Act.”
- Scientific Terms: “Eicosapentaenoic acid,” an omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil.
- Other Organizations: The European Patent Office, the European Pressphoto Agency, and the European Privacy Association.