Congress enacts a new air quality statute. The enforcement of this and other federal environmental legislation relies on

A) all levels of government and private citizens.
B) federal agencies only.
C) state and local governments only.
D) voluntary compliance.

The enforcement of federal environmental legislation often involves a collaborative effort that includes all levels of government—federal, state, and local—as well as private citizens. This multi-tiered approach allows for more comprehensive and effective enforcement across different jurisdictions and communities.