Environmental Protection Division
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The Environmental Protection Division is the branch of Georgia’s state government responsible for enforcing environmental laws and regulations, monitoring air and water quality, and overseeing pollution control and resource protection programs.
Statements (37)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
environmental protection agency
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state government agency → |
| abbreviation |
EPD
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| activity |
environmental compliance and enforcement
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environmental monitoring → environmental permitting → environmental planning and policy implementation → |
| country |
United States
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| focusArea |
air quality
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land protection → pollution prevention → resource conservation → water quality → |
| goal |
protection of Georgia’s air, land, and water resources
→
protection of public health through environmental regulation → |
| governmentLevel |
state
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| jurisdiction |
State of Georgia
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| legalAuthority |
Georgia environmental statutes
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federal environmental laws delegated to the state → |
| location |
Georgia
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| parentOrganization |
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
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| responsibility |
enforcement of environmental laws in Georgia
→
enforcement of environmental regulations in Georgia → ensuring compliance with federal environmental standards within Georgia → ensuring compliance with state environmental standards → issuing environmental permits in Georgia → monitoring air quality in Georgia → monitoring water quality in Georgia → overseeing pollution control programs in Georgia → overseeing resource protection programs in Georgia → |
| sector |
environmental protection
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public administration → |
| state |
Georgia
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| worksWith |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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environmental stakeholders in Georgia → local governments in Georgia → regulated industries in Georgia → |
Referenced by (1)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Georgia Department of Natural Resources
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hasDivision |