Question

When Congress passed the Clean Water Act (1972), it dictated that steps should be taken to improve water quality throughout the country. But it ultimately left it to the bureaucracy to figure out exactly how ‘clean’ water needed to be. In doing so, Congress provided the _____________with discretion to determine how much pollution is allowed in U.S. waterways. Question 10Select one: a. Environmental Protection Agency b. Department of Homeland Security c. Department of Justice d. Department of Transportation

Answer 1

a. Environmental Protection Agency

Step-by-step explanation:

The Environmental Protection Agency protects people and the environment from health risks and enforces environmental regulations. All of the other options listed do things that are not related to waterways and the environment.