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Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460
202-272-0167
http://www.epa.gov
| ADMINISTRATOR | Scott Pruitt |
| Deputy Administrator | Michael Flynn, Acting |
| ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATORS | |
| Assistant Administrator, Office of Administration and Resources Management | Donna Vizian, Acting |
| Assistant Administrator, Office of Air and Radiation | Sarah Dunham, Acting |
| Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention | Wendy Cleland-Hamnett, Acting |
| Assistant Administrator, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance | Lawrence Starfield, Acting |
| Assistant Administrator, Office of International and Tribal Affairs | Jane Nishida, Acting |
| Assistant Administrator, Office of Land and Emergency Management | Barry Breen, Acting |
| Chief Information Officer, Office of Environmental Information | Steven Fine, Acting |
| Chief Financial Officer, Office of the Chief Financial Officer | David Bloom, Acting |
| Assistant Administrator, Office of Research and Development / Agency Science Advisor, Office of the Science Advisor | Robert Kavlock, Acting |
| Assistant Administrator, Office of Water | Michael Shapiro, Acting |
| General Counsel, Office of General Counsel | AvKevin Minoli, Acting |
| Inspector General, Office of the Inspector General | Arthur A. Elkins, Jr. |
| REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS | |
| Region 1 | Deborah Szaro, Acting |
| Region 2 | Catherine McCabe, Acting |
| Region 3 | Cecil Rodrigues, Acting |
| Region 4 | Anne Heard, Acting |
| Region 5 | Robert A. Kaplan, Acting |
| Region 6 | Samuel Coleman, Acting |
| Region 7 | Edward Chu, Acting |
| Region 8 | Debra Thomas, Acting |
| Region 9 | Alexis Strauss, Acting |
| Region 10 | Michelle Pirzadeh, Acting |
The Environmental Protection Agency protects human health and safeguards the environment.
Organizational ChartThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established in the executive branch as an independent agency pursuant to Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1970 (5 U.S.C. app.), effective December 2, 1970.
https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-historyThe Agency facilitates coordinated and effective governmental action to protect the environment. It also serves as the public's advocate for a livable environment.
https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/our-mission-and-what-we-doCore Functions
Air and Radiation
The Office of Air and Radiation develops air quality policies, programs, regulations, and standards, including emission standards for stationary sources, for mobile sources, and for hazardous air pollutants. It also conducts research and disseminates information on indoor air pollutants. This Office provides technical direction, support, and evaluation of regional air activities; offers training in the field of air pollution control; gives technical assistance to States and agencies operating radiation protection programs; and provides technical support and policy direction to international efforts to reduce global and transboundary air pollution and its effects.
https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-office-air-and-radiation-oarChemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
The Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention is responsible for EPA's strategies for implementation and integration of the pollution prevention, pesticides, and toxic substances programs and developing and operating Agency programs and policies for assessment and control of pesticides and toxic substances as well as recommending policies and developing operating programs for implementing the Pollution Prevention Act. The Office develops recommendations for EPA's priorities for research, monitoring regulatory and information gathering activities relating to implementation of the Pollution Prevention Act, to pesticides, and to toxic substances; and monitoring and assessing pollution prevention, pesticides and toxic substances program operations in EPA headquarters and regional offices.
https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-office-chemical-safety-and-pollution-prevention-ocsppEnforcement and Compliance Assurance
The Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance serves as the primary adviser to the Administrator in matters concerning enforcement, compliance assurance, and environmental-equity efforts. It also provides the direction and review of all administrative, civil and criminal enforcement, and compliance monitoring and assurance activities. The Office manages the national criminal enforcement program as well as regulatory, site remediation, and Federal facilities enforcement and compliance assurance programs. The Office manages both administrative and judicial activities in the enforcement and compliance programs and provides case preparation and investigative expertise for enforcement activities through the National Enforcement Investigations Center.
https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-office-enforcement-and-compliance-assurance-oecaLand and Emergency Management
The Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response provides agencywide policy, guidance, and direction for EPA's solid waste and emergency response programs. The Office's responsibilities include: development of guidelines and standards for the land disposal of hazardous wastes and for underground storage tanks; technical assistance in the development, management, and operation of solid waste management activities; analyses on the recovery of useful energy from solid waste; and development and implementation of a program to respond to hazardous waste sites and spills.
https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-office-land-and-emergency-managementResearch and Development
The Office of Research and Development conducts leading-edge research and fosters the sound use of science and technology to fulfill EPA's mission to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment. The Office of Research and Development is responsible for the research and development needs of EPA's operating programs and the conduct of an integrated research and development program for the Agency. The Assistant Administrator serves as the Agency’s principal science adviser and is responsible for the development, direction, and conduct of a national environmental research, development, and demonstration program in health risk assessment, health effects, engineering and technology, processes and effects, acid rain deposition, monitoring systems, and quality assurance. The Office participates in the development of EPA's policy, standards, and regulations; provides for dissemination of scientific and technical knowledge, including analytical methods, monitoring techniques, and modeling methodologies; and provides technical and scientific advice on agencywide technical program issues.
https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-office-research-and-development-ordWater
The Office of Water provides agencywide policy, guidance, and direction for EPA's water quality, drinking water, groundwater, wetlands protection, marine and estuarine protection, and other related programs. The Office’s responsibilities include: program policy development and evaluation; environmental and pollution source standards development; program policy guidance and overview, technical support, and evaluation of regional activities as they relate to drinking water and water programs; development and implementation of programs for education, technical assistance and technology transfer; development of selected demonstration programs; long-term strategic planning and special studies; economic and long-term environmental analysis; and development and implementation of pollution prevention strategies.
https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-office-waterSources of Information
Blog
The EPA Web site features a blog.
https://blog.epa.gov/blogBusiness Opportunities
Acquisition management information, the procurement status of projects across the Agency's procurement divisions, and an acquisition forecast database of future EPA procurement opportunities are available on the EPA Web site. Contact the Office of Acquisition Management for more information. Phone, 202-564-4310.
https://www.epa.gov/contractsEducation
Educators and students can access homework resources, lesson plans, and project ideas on the EPA's Web site. Environmental education incorporates a multidisciplinary approach to learning, builds critical thinking skills, and helps students make informed and responsible decisions that sustain Earth's ecosystems.
https://www.epa.gov/studentsEJSCREEN
The EPA Web site features an environmental justice mapping and screening tool that is based on nationally consistent data and an approach that combines environmental and demographic indicators in maps and reports. The EPA developed the tool to make the Agency a more effective protector of public health and the environment.
https://www.epa.gov/ejscreenEmployment
The EPA relies on professionals from diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of skill sets to carry out its mission. The Agency posts current job openings on its Web site. For more information, contact the Office of Human Resources. Phone, 202-564-4606.
http://www.epa.gov/careers | Email: recruit_inquiries@epa.govFreedom of Information Act (FOIA)
The EPA is required to disclose records that the public requests, unless they are protected from disclosure by certain FOIA exemptions.
https://www.epa.gov/foia/learn-about-foia | Email: hq.foia@epa.govThe EPA participates in FOIAonline, an electronic search, submission, processing, and tracking tool.
https://foiaonline.regulations.gov/foia/action/public/homeThe FOIA libraries contain frequently requested information. Before making a FOIA request, search the online FOIA libraries to see if the desired information is immediately available at no cost.
https://www.epa.gov/foia/foia-online-librariesFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Some EPA offices and programs have their own FAQs Web pages. The EPA maintains a list of FAQs pages that Internet users visit most often.
https://www.epa.gov/home/frequent-questions-specific-epa-programstopicsGrants
Information to apply for, manage, and understand EPA grants is available online. Contact the Office of Grants and Debarment for more information. Phone, 202-564-5315.
https://www.epa.gov/grantsHotlines and Service Lines
Hotline and service line information for specific topics is available on the EPA Web site.
https://www.epa.gov/home/epa-hotlines#HotlinesServiceLines4SpecificTopicsRegion-specific, customer service line information is also available.
https://www.epa.gov/home/epa-hotlines#RegionSpecificCustomerServiceLinesNewsroom
The EPA posts news stories on its Web site. It maintains a social media presence on Facebook and Twitter and uses RSS feeds to disseminate information.
https://www.epa.gov/newsroomThe EPA produces public service announcements and materials.
https://www.epa.gov/newsroom/public-service-announcementsNon-English Readers
The EPA provides information on its Web site in Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Language tags are visible at the bottom of the EPA's home page.
https://www.epa.govOffice of the Inspector General (OIG)
The OIG receives complaints of abuse, fraud, and waste in EPA programs. A complaint may be filed by email, fax, or phone. A person can expect confidentiality when filing his or her complaint by fax or phone—not by email. If the hotline is busy, leave a message and a Federal special agent will return the call. Phone, 888-546-8740. Fax, 202-566-2599.
https://www.epa.gov/office-inspector-general | Email: OIG_Hotline@epa.govOpen Government
The EPA supports the Open Government initiative by promoting the principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency.
https://www.epa.gov/openPlain Language
The EPA upholds the Plain Writing Act of 2010 by adhering to Federal plain language guidelines. EPA writers and editors want to know if a document or Web page contains content that was not written in plain language.
https://www.epa.gov/home/plain-writingRegional Offices
Ten regional offices help develop local programs for pollution abatement.
https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/visiting-regional-officeStaff Directory
The EPA maintains an online staff directory.
https://cfpub.epa.gov/locator/index.cfmFor further information, contact the Office of External Affairs and Environmental Education, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. Phone, 202-272-0167.