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This informative guide provides insights on key independent and regulatory agencies in the United States, including NASA, EPA, and FCC. Learn about their roles, functions, and impact on various sectors. Stay informed about important regulatory bodies shaping policies and standards.
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A. Independent Agencies • National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) • Office of Personnel Management • Social Security Administration • Federal Election Commission • Civil Rights Commisson
Regulatory Agencies • B. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-develops and enforces environmental standards for air, water and toxic waste • C. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-regulates civil aviation, air traffic and piloting standards and air commerce • D. The Federal Communication Commission (FCC)-regulates television, radio, telegraph and telephone, grants broadcast licenses, creates and enforces rules of behavior for broadcasting.
Regulatory Agencies • E. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)- regulates product warranties and guards against unfair methods of competition in interstate commerce and fraud in advertising • F. The Federal Reserve System (The Fed)-supervises banking practices and regulates the money supply
Regulatory Agencies • G. The Others: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)