Transforming EPA Science to Meet Today's and Tomorrow's ChallengesTransforming EPA Science to Meet Today's and Tomorrow's Challenges Since its establishment in 1970, the mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. EPA develops regulations, ensures compliance, and issues policies, in coordination with state, tribal, and local governments. To accomplish its mission, EPA should be equipped to produce and access the highest quality and most advanced science. The Office