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