Question

the original purpose of the epa was to
○ oversee the clean air, water quality, and endangered species acts.
○ eliminate the use of pesticides in all us agricultural production.
○ negotiate and enforce the provisions of the salt i agreement.
○ enforce the philadelphia plan, and oversee desegregation of us colleges.

Explanation:

The EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) was established to manage and enforce federal environmental laws. The Clean Air Act, Water Quality Act, and Endangered Species Act are core environmental regulations falling under its original mandate. The other options are unrelated: pesticide elimination was never its original goal, SALT I was a nuclear arms treaty (handled by diplomatic bodies), and the Philadelphia Plan focused on employment desegregation (not an EPA responsibility).

Answer:

A. oversee the Clean Air, Water Quality, and Endangered Species acts.