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  • Enforcement and Compliance Accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2021

    In Fiscal Year (FY) 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency worked with state and local partners to achieve greater compliance with federal environmental laws and to address violations with major environmental or human health impacts. 

  • Environmental Enforcement and Compliance Virtual Career Fair

    Learn more about career opportunities at EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance.

  • COVID-19 Enforcement and Compliance Resources

    COVID-19 Enforcement and Compliance Resources

Air Enforcement

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Learn about EPA enforcement actions that reduce air pollution from sources ranging from power plants to vehicle engines.

Waste, Chemical and Cleanup Enforcement

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Read about how we safeguard communities by reducing waste and chemical risks, and by cleaning up contaminated sites.

Water Enforcement

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Find out how we protect America's waters by enforcing the Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water Acts.

Criminal Enforcement

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Learn how we fight crime by investigating deliberate violations of environmental laws.

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Enforcement in Your Community

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  • Cleanup Work Map

Find concluded enforcement cases on the 2021 annual results map.

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Map highlights Superfund sites where cleanup work is ongoing through EPA's enforcement program.

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