What federal group investigates hazardous dumping?

• A. The Environmental Protection Agency
• B. The National Park Service
• C. The Federal Bureau of Investigation
• D. The Department of Health and Human Services

Answer: (A)

The key idea is recognizing which federal agency is responsible for protecting the environment and enforcing rules about hazardous waste. The Environmental Protection Agency focuses specifically on environmental protection, including investigations and enforcement related to hazardous waste disposal, pollution, and compliance with environmental laws. It administers programs under laws like the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, which governs how hazardous waste is generated, stored, and disposed of, and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (Superfund), which deals with cleaning up contaminated sites. These duties make it the primary federal body for investigating hazardous dumping.

The other agencies have different missions. The National Park Service manages and protects national parks and historic sites, not hazardous waste investigations as a core function. The Federal Bureau of Investigation handles a broad range of federal crimes but isn’t the specialized agency for environmental enforcement. The Department of Health and Human Services focuses on public health and welfare programs rather than enforcing environmental laws related to waste disposal.