40 CFR 1.1 - Creation and authority.

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Title 40: Protection of Environment

CHAPTER I: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

SUBCHAPTER A: GENERAL

PART 1: STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION

Subpart A: Introduction

1.1 - Creation and authority.

Reorganization Plan 3 of 1970, established the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the Executive branch as an independent Agency, effective December 2, 1970.

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