a non-governmental organization
A state or federal agency overseeing a project. The lead agency has responsibility for making final clean up decisions at a site.
An agency created by the government to regulate business activities
A regulatory agency can be any government department or ministry that has responsibilities or expertise relating to a particular aspect of environmental management. Government departments having responsibilities in such things as waste management and habitat protection are commonly called environmental agencies. In contrast with the term “responsible authority,” which has a more specific definition, regulatory (or environmental) agency is a general term.
An agency empowered to issue permits or recommend approval or denial of a permit or action.
(Machine Safety) An agency authorized by the legislature to establish and enforce rules regulating its particular industry.
