<prompt> Translate the following text to EnglishLengo la juhudi hii ya utafiti ni kuchochea maendeleo na utekelezaji wa teknolojia za mazingira za ubunifu, gharama nafuu; kuendeleza habari za kisayansi na uhandisi zinazohitajika na EPA kusaidia maamuzi ya udhibiti na sera; na kutoa msaada wa kiufundi na uhamisho wa habari ili kuhakikisha utekelezaji mzuri wa kanuni na mikakati ya mazingira.  <response>: The goal of this research effort is to catalyze development and implementation of innovative, cost-effective environmental technologies; develop scientific and engineering information needed by EPA to support regulatory and policy decisions; and provide technical support and information transfer to ensure effective implementation of environmental regulations and strategies. 