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The United States is the sovereign nation where the United States Environmental Protection Agency operates as a regulatory body, as established by its role in overseeing GMOs [1], managing environmental toxicity [2], and regulating pesticides and pollution [3].
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referenceIn the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates pesticides and environmental pollution, while the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) focuses on protecting agriculture from pests and diseases.
claimThe division of oversight in the United States means different organizations issue permits and review risk assessments for genetically modified organisms, such as APHIS determining if a GMO is a 'plant pest,' the EPA assessing environmental toxicity, and the FSIS or FDA assessing toxicity to animals or humans.
claimIn the United States, the Food and Drug Administration, the Department of Agriculture, and the Environmental Protection Agency are the three agencies responsible for regulating genetically modified organisms (GMOs).