The U.S. EPA enforces the HAZWOPER Standard.

The assertion that the U.S. EPA enforces the HAZWOPER Standard is inaccurate. The HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) Standard is primarily enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA implements regulations to ensure that workers involved in hazardous waste operations and emergency responses are protected adequately through proper training, equipment, and safety practices.

While the EPA does regulate hazardous waste management and has guidelines that align with HAZWOPER principles, it is OSHA that takes on the responsibility for implementing and enforcing these specific safety training standards for workers. The context of this oversight emphasizes the importance of understanding each agency's role in environmental health and safety, ensuring that workers are not only aware of hazardous materials but also trained to handle them safely within federally enforced parameters.