[company_age]45.0[/company_age][employees]2,000-7,000 employees[/employees][description]The National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) operates as a pivotal guardian of the nation's natural resources and environmental health. Established in 1978, NEPA is responsible for the development and enforcement of regulations aimed at protecting air and water quality, controlling pollution, and conserving ecosystems. NEPA's comprehensive mandate includes conducting scientific research, monitoring environmental changes, and collaborating with local governments and organizations to implement sustainability initiatives. The agency also oversees the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process for major industrial and infrastructure projects, ensuring that development occurs in harmony with environmental standards. A distinctive feature of NEPA's role is its focus on climate change mitigation, which involves formulating national policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote renewable energy sources. NEPA's organizational structure is composed of several specialized departments, including research and development, regulatory enforcement, public engagement, and technical support, which together enable the agency to address the multidimensional aspects of environmental stewardship.[/description][ps]Environmental regulation development, pollution control, ecosystem conservation, environmental impact assessments, climate change mitigation, sustainability initiatives, scientific research and monitoring.