The American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency is a trusted leader and environmental steward using innovation, quality service, and public involvement to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all Samoans. AS-EPA's goal is to protect the environment and public health by ensuring compliance with environmental laws and demonstrating leadership in environmental stewardship. We fulfill our goal by developing, implementing, and enforcing environmental laws that regulate air, water, and soil quality, pesticide use, and waste recycling and reduction. Our departments are at the forefront of environmental science, using the most recent research to shape the territory’s environmental laws.