Protects individuals from significant risks to human health and the environment through the following core services: -Providing information on what individuals can do in their homes, workplaces, and communities to prevent pollution -Conducting research on environmental issues -Developing and enforcing environmental regulations -Providing information on and working to address pollution of air and water by heavy metals and other hazardous materials -Allocating grants to state environmental programs, nonprofits, educational institutions, etc., addressing environmental issues