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OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR.............................................
OFFICE OF 'mE ~ERAL ~EL...........................................
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OFFICE OF 'tHE ASSISTANT AD4INISTRAroR FOR POLICY, PLANNItI;
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OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT AIJo1INISTRATOR FOR ~ AFFA1~..............
OFFICE OF It.1SP~ GmERAL.............................................
OFFICE OF 'DiE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR RESEAROf AND DEVEIDPMENl'......
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT ADMINI~R FOR ~.........................
OFFICE OF 'mE 'ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR SOLID WASTE
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OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRAroR FOR AIR AND RADIATICN.............
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRAroR FOR PESTICI~
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0fAPl'ER 1 - ORGANIZATIOO OF '!HE nM:JOMNI'AL PInt'ECTIOO AGENCY
1. GENERAL. The Envirormental Protectiat II;Jency (EPA) was established in the
executi ve branch as an independent agency pursuant to Reorganization Plan No. 3
of 1970, effective December 2, 1970. The EPA was created to permit coordinated
and effective governnental action on behalf of the environnent. The EPA
endeavors to abate and control pollution systematically, by proper integration
of a variety of research, lIO'\itoring, standard setting, and enforcement acti-
vities. AS a complement to its other activities, EPA coordinates and supports
research and anti-pollution activities by State and local goverrJl'ents, private
and public groups, individuals, and educational institutions. The EPA also
reinforces efforts among other Federal agencies with respect to the iDpact of
their operations on the environnent, and it is specifically charged with
making public its written carments on envirorunental inpact statements and
with publishing its determinations when those hold that a proposal is unsatis-
factory fran the standpoint of public health or welfare or envirormental
quality. In all, EPA is designed to serve as the public's advocate for a
livable environnent.
2. ArMINISTRA'l'OR. The Office of the Aaninistrator provides the overall
supervision to the Agency. The Aaninistrator is responsible to the President,
and is assisted by the Deputy Administrator and staff offices including:
Administrative Law Judges, Civil Rights, Small and Disadvantaged Business
Utilization, and Science Advisory Board. In addition, the Ad'ninistrator is
assisted by Associate Administrators for International Activities and for
Regional Operations.
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5. AIJUNISTRATIaI AND ~ ~. 'l1\e Office of the Assistant
Mninistrator for Mninistration and Resources Management has primary
responsibHity for policy and procedures governing resa.arces management,
persoonel services, occupational health and safety, aaninistrative services,
or:ganization and management analyses and systems developnent, information
management services, autCIIBted data processing systems, procurement t.hraJgh
contracts and grants, and hllMn resources management. In performance of the
above functions and responsibilities, the Assistant A&tinistrator represents
the Idninistrator in CXIIIIIJnications with the Office of Management and Budget,
Office of Personnel Management, General Accounting Office, General Services
Mninistration, Department of Treasury, and other Federal agencies prescribing
requirements for the concitct of Goverrment Wdget, fiscal, management, and
administrative activities. .
6. POLICY, PLlH4D«; AND EVAWATI~. 'l11e Office of the Assistant Adninistrator
for Policy, Planning and Evaluation serves as the Agency's focal point for
oversight and coordination of all policy, progrant guidance and evaluation
functions. 'l1\e primary areas of responsibility include: policy and ec:onauic
analysis, standards and regulations1 and evaluation activities.
7. t;A"1~ AFFAIRS. 'l1\e Office of the Assistant Pdninistrator for External
Affairs provides policy direction and support to officials Agencywide for the
functional areas of public information and press servicesJ congressional
liaison: intergovernnental liaison: and interaction with other Federal
agencies: and preparation, review, and clearances of proposed legislation
and reports on legislation. In addition, the Office provides audio-visual.
support to all Headquarters offices.
8. INSPECroR GmF.RAL. The Office of Inspector General is responsible for:
audits and investigations relating to programs and operations of EPA: provides
leadership and coordinatioo and recannends policies for Agency activities to
pranote ~ and e.fficiency and to prevent and detect fraud and abuse: and
infoms Agency senior ma.~anent and the Coogress of serials problEltS, abuses
and deficiencies relating to EPA programs and operations, and of the necessity
for and progress of corrective action.
9. RESEARaf AND DEVEIDFMENr. 'l1\e Office of the Assistant Administrator for
Research and Developnent is responsible for the research and developnent needs
of the flgency' s ~rating prograDE and the conduct of an integrated research
and developnent progran for the kJenc:y. 'l1\e Assistant Aaninistrator for Research
and Develcpent serves as the principal science advisor and is responsible for
the develqment, direction, and conduct of a national environnental research,
developrent and deata1stration program in: health risk assessment, health
effects, engineering and technology, processes and effects, acid deposition,
lOOI1itoring systems and quality assurance. Participates in the develqment of
Agency policy, standards, and regulations. Provides for dissemination of
scientific and technical knowledge, including analytical methods, monitoring
techniques, and modeling methodologies. Provides technical and scientific
advice on Agencywide technical program issues.
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10. WAmR. '!be Office of the Assistant Administrator for water is responsible
for the EPA's water quality activities which represent a coordinated effort to
restore the Nation's waters. '1be functions of this progran include developnent
of national programs, technical policies, and regulations relating to drinking
water, water qual ity and groundwater: environnental and pollution source
standards developnent: technical direction, support, and evaluatioo of Regional
water activities: enforcement of standards: developnent of prograns for technical
assistance and technology transfer: provision of training in the field of
water quality; eccnanic and long-term environnental analysis: and marine and
estuarine protection.
11. SOLID WAS'm AND EMm;EK:Y RESf(R;E. '!he Office of the Assistant Mninis-
trator for Solid Waste and Dnergency Response provides Agencywide policy,
guidance, and direction for the Agency's solid waste and emergency resJ;X)l"lSe pro-
grams. 'Ibis Office's responsibilities include: developnent of guidelines and
standards for the land disposal of hazardous wastes and for underground storage
tanks: technical assistance in the developnent, management, and c:peration of
solid waste management activities: analyses on the recovery of useful energy
fran solid waste: developnent and iq>lementation of a program to respond to
hazardous waste sites and spills (sane oil spills included>: and the enforcement
of awlicable laws and regulations. '
12. AIR AND RADIATICIl. The Office of the Assistant Aaninistrator for Air and
Radiation is reSPonsible for the air activities of the Agency which include
develqrnent of national programs, technical policies, and regulations for air
pollution control: develqJ'Aent of national standards for air quality, emission
standards for new stationary sources, and emission standards for hazardous
pollutants: technical direction, support and evaluation of Regional air activi-
ties: enforcement of standards: and provision of training in the field of air
pollution control. Related activities include technical assistance to States
and agencies having radiation protection programs and a national surveillance
and inspection program for measuring radiation levels in the environment.
13. PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES. The Office of the Assistant Mninistrator
for Pesticides and Toxic Substances is responsible for: develq:ment of national
strategies for the control of toxic substances: criteria for assessing chemical
substances, standards for test protocols for chemicals: rules and procedures
for industry reporting and regulations for the control of substances deemed to
be hazardous to man or tI'\e environment: enforcement of standards: and evaluat-
ing and assessing the inpact of new chemicals and chemicals with new uses to
determine the hazard and, if needed, develop appropriate restrictions. It coor-
dinates activities under the Toxic Substances Control Act with other agencies
for the assessment and control of toxic substances. Additional activities
include control and regulation of pesticides and reduction in their use to
. assure human safety and protection of environmental quality: establishnent of
tolerance levels for pesticides which occur in or on food: roonitoring of pesti-
cide residue levels in food, hllNlns, and nontarget fish and wildlife and their
environments: and investigation of pesticide accidents.
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14. REGIONAL OFFICES. !PA's 10 Regional Offices represent the Agency's
ccmnitment to the develqxnent of strong local programs for pollution abatement.
The. Regional Ac1ministrators are the Agency's principal representatives in the
Regions in contacts and relationships with Federal, State, interstate and
local agencies, industry, academic institutions, and other public and private
groups. 'they are r~_sponsible for ac~lishing within their Regions the
national program objectives established by the Agency. '11\ey develop, propose,
and implement an approved Regional program for ~rehensi ve and integrated
environmental protection activities.
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QW7reR 2 - OFFICE OF 'mE AtMINISTRA'lOR
1. OFFICE OF 'DIE AIMINISTRA'lOR. The Mninistrator is responsible to the President
for the supervision and directioo of the programs and activities of the k}ency.
a. Deputy Mninistratcr. The Deputy Adninistratcr assists the Adninistratcr
in the discharge of his/her duties and responsibilities and serves as Acting
Adninistrator in the absence of the Adninistrator.
b. Assistants and Special Assistants to the Mninistrator. There shall be
certain Assistants and Special Assistants to the Adninistrator, the n\mi)er to be
determined by the ldDinistrator, who shall be considered mEllCers of the IdDinis-
trator's persooal staff to ac:c:c'q)lish such assigrwnents and tasks as the ;
Mninistrator may deem appr~iate.
c. Office of Executive SUWot l. The Office of Executive S\.Iw« l, under the
supervisioo of a Director, provides the ldninistratorJ the. Deputy MninistratorJ
their Assistants and Special AssistantsJ the Associate AdDinistrators and their
staffsJ and the Staff Offices with administrative, financial management, ADP and
budget support. This includes the-preparation of budget docunents, operating
plans and supporting justifications for all resource decisionsJ plaMing studies
to assess resource requirementsJ assistance in developing and iq)lementing autanated
rescurce and tracking systems7 preparation of organization and persamel materials7
preparation and tracking of payroll, travel and procurement actionsJ and facilities,
space and property support. 'l11e Staff is responsible for the Agency's Freedan of
Informatioo (FOt) activities, including policy coordination, program oversight
and guidance. 'l11e Staff develops policies and procedures and administers
processes for the Management of Congressional and Executive correspondence.
2. OFFICE OF AIMINIS'l'RATIVE LNtf ~. 'l11e Office of Administrative Law Judges,
W1der the supervision of the Chief Aaninistrative Law Judge presides over and
conducts formal hearings in accordance with Section 556 and 557 of, r' 1 5 of
the United States Code (formerly the Adninistrative Procedures Act'), and issues
initial decisions, if appropriate, in such proceedings. Supervises the Adminis-
trative Law Judges located in certain Agency regional offices who operate as a
~I~nt of the Office of idninistrative Law Judges. Provides the Agency Hearing
Clerk.
3. OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGfl'S. The Office of Civil Rights, under the supervision
of the Director, serves as the principal adviser to the Administrator with respect
to EPA's internal ard external equal opportunity and civil rights program and
policies and the inpact of kJency programs on mino~ities and wanen. All of the
functions and responsibilities of the D~rector are Agencywide and apply to the
provision of leadership, services, and advice with respect to all of the prograIIB
and activities of the Agency. Provides program policy guidance fOt' and evaluates
activities required to carry out the k;Jency's responsibilities to assure equal
opportunity and prdtibit discriminatioo in errployment in EPA in accordance with
applicable Civil Rights Acts, Executive orders, and iq)lementing directives.
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serves as Director, Equal Opportunity with .functions and responsibilities as set
forth in the Office. of Personnel Management's Equal owortunity Regulations
(Part 713) and implementing EPA directives. Ensures the inplementation of the
Agency's Special Emphasis programs the purposes of which are to address the
concerns, needs, and aspirations of wanen and Hispanics. In accordance with
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other legislation, assures that
recipients of EPA financial assistance do not discrhninate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, age or physical handicap. Serves as I>qency
Title VI Coordinator pursuant to the Act, Executive order 11764, and regulations
of the Department of Justice. Provides program policy guidance for and evaluates
activities required to carry out the Agency's responsibilities regarding enforcement
of the Davis-Bacon Act, the Contract Work Hoors Standards and Safety Act, and
the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act. Serves as Fair Hoosing Officer with functions
and responsibilities as set forth in the Department of Housing and Urban
Development directives pursuant to Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act. of 1968.
Provides Agency focal point for liaison with the Departments of Justice, Ccmnerce,
Labor, Housing and Urban Develc:pnent, Education, the Office of Personnel Management,
the Equal F.mployment Opportunity Commission, and the U.s. Commission on Civil
Rights on matters within his/ her areas of responsibility. Ensures the exercise
of Agency responsibilities regarding enforcement of Title IX of the Education
Act Amendments of 1972, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex. Provides
for technical program policy direction, advice and guidance in the performance
of Agency Regional and field. activities in the Office's areas of responsibility.
a. Program Evaluation and Field Operations Staff. The Program Evaluation
and Field Operations Staff, under the supervision of an Assistant Director,
serves as the focal point and primary resource within the Office of Civil Rights
for ensuring the involvement of EPA's field activities in all aspects of the
Agency's Civil Rights Programs; coordination and in1plementation of OCR programs
within the laboratories; and development and maintenance of systems for tracking
and evaluating acoamplishments of program objectives and compliance with
established policies.
b. Discrimination Complaints Programs. The Discrimination COmplaints
Programs Staff, under the supervision of an Assistant Director, manages the
Agency's Discrimination Complaints Program pursuant to established laws, statutes
and guidelines. Recarmends to the Director, OCR, Agencywide policies and
procedures relative to discrimination complaints including the selection and
training of EEO counselors, counseling procedures, investigation of complaints,
adjudication, and review of EBOC decisions. Administers, on an Agencywide basis,
the coonseling, intake, investigative and adjudicatory processes and maintains a
monitoring and case tracking system. .
c. External Canpliance Programs. The External Canpliance Programs Staff,
under the supervision of an Associate Director, develops policies and procedu~es
for and ensures the implementation of the Agencywide p~ograms that assure
compliance by Agency grantees and contractors with provisions of applicable
laws, Executive Orders, regulations, and policies relating to non-discrimination,
equal opportunity: and contract_labor provisions on projects and under contracts
wholly or partially funded by the Agency. .
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4. OFFICE OF SMALL AND DISADlJANl'ItGED BUSINESS UTILIZATIOO. The Office of Small
and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, under the supervision of a Director, is
responsible for develq>ing policy and procedures ~lementing the functions and
duties under sections 8 and 15 of the Small Business Act as amended t?y P.L.
95-507 (OCtober 24, 1978). Develops policies and procedUres ~lementing the
provisions of Executive order 11625 of OCtober 13, 1971, "Prescribing Additional
Arrangements for Developing and Coordinating a National Program for Minority
Bu~ine8s Enterprise." Furnishes infcmnation and assistance to cat'pOI'\ents for
.the Agency's field offices responsible for carrying out related activities.
Develops and iJ1plements a program in accordance with Executive Order 12138 (May
1979) to provide the maximum utilization of wanen-owned business enterprises in
all aspects of EPA contract work. Develops, in collaboration with the Director,
Procurement and .Contracts Management Division, Office of Administration and
Resources Managenent, and other awropriate EPA officials, programs to stiitulate
and iJrprove the involvement of small business, minority business, labor surplus
areas and wanen-owned business enterprises in the overall EPA procurement process.
Monitors and evaluates Agency performance in achieving EPA goals and objectives
in the above areas. Reccmnends the assignment. of EPA technical advisors to
assist designated Procurement Center Representatives of the Small Business
Acininistration in their duties relating to Sections 8 to 15 of the Small
Business Act as amended. Represents EPA at hearings, interagency meetings,
conferences and other appropriate forums on matters related to the advancement
of .the above cited business enterprises on EPA's Federal Contracting ProgrCln.
Is responsible for assuring !PA's Unplementation of the President's Urban policy
to establish goals for minority participation in contracts funded under Federal
grants. In this regard, develops policies and regulations for and evaluates
activities required to conceptualize, establish, and administer the Agency's
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program in connection with construction
grants and other grants.
COOrdinates with the Office of Water Program Operations, Office of ~ater, on
MaE activities for constru - ..:In grants. Serves as the Deputy Admin'- ..I_tor' s
alternate on the Interagency COUncil far Minority Business Enterprise and
therefore provides for review, monitoring and evaluation of the Agency's MBE
Prograns. Develops policy and guidance to EPA Regional Offices in assuring that
minority architectural and engineering consultants are given a fair opportunity
to participate in Agency construction grant projects (Attacnnent 0, Procurement
Standards, of CJI1B Circular No. A-102, Uniform Aaninistrative Requirements for
Grants-in-Aid to State and Local Governnents, dated August 24, 1977). Develops
policy and guidance far implementation of Executive order 12138 (May 1979)
assuring maximum participation of wanen-owned business enterprises in contracts
funded under EPA grants.
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5. SCIOCE NNIf!1:B1 BOARD. '!he SCience Advisory Board, under the supervision
of a staff Director, provides expert and independent advice to the Aaninistrator
a1 issues relating to the scientific and technical problems facing the Agency,
the strategies devised to meet these problems, the technical programs to solve
problems, and the priorities aarJng these. It advises a1 broad scientific,
technical, and policy matters; assesses the results of specific research efforts:
asSists in i~ntifying emerging E!nvironnental problems; and advises the Admin-
istrator a1 the oohesiveness and currency of the Agerct's scientific programs.
6. OFFICE OF INTDNATIQ1AL AC'1'IVITIES. '!he Office of International Activities,
under the supervisioo of an Associate Muinistrator, provides direction to and
supervision of the activities, programs, and staff assigned to the Office of
International Activities. All of the functions and responsibilities of the
Associate Administrator are Agencywide, and apply to all international activities
of the Agency. Develops policies and procedures for the directioo of the Agency's
international programs and activities, subject to U.S. foreign policy, and assures
that adequate program, scientific, and legal inputs are provided. Conducts
continuing evaluations of the Agency's international activities and makes
appI"q)rlate reoc:mnendations to the Actninistrator. Advises the Muinistrator and
principal officials of the Agency on the progress and effect of foreign and
international programs and issues. Serves as the Aaninistrator's representative
in contacts with the Department of State and other Federal agencies concerned with
international affairs. Negotiates arrangements or understandings relating to
international cxxperation with foreign organizations. Coordinates Agency
international contacts and carrnitments; serves as the focal point for responding
to requests for informatioo relating to EPA international activities; and provides
an initial point of contact for all foreign visitors. Maintains liaison with all
relevant international organizations and provides representation where appr<:priate.
Establishes A/;Jency policy, and approves annual plans and IOOdifications thereof for
travel abroad and attendance at international conferences and events. Provides.
administrative support for the general activities of the Executive secretary of
the U.S. side of the US-U"'~~/PRC agreenents on environmental protection and of
the U.S. Coordinator for tZ'lc NAro Cam\i.ttee on the Challenges of~_..t.1 SOCiety.
Supervises these programs with respect to activities which are carpletely within
the p.lrview of EPA.
7. OFFICE OF RmIQ1AL OPERAT!CH). The Office of Regional Operations, under the
supervisioo of an Associate Adninistrator, reports directly to the Administrator
and Deputy AdDinistrator. The Office serves as the primary camunications link
between the Mninistrator/Deputy Administrator and the Regional Administrators.
It provides a Headquarters focus for ensuring the involvement of. Regions, or
consideratioo of Regional views and needs, in all aspects of the Agency's work.
The Office is responsible for assuring Regional participation in hJency decision-
making processes, assessing the inpact of Headquarters actions on Regional
cp;!rations, and acting as atlbudsman to resolve Regional problert8 on behalf of
the Administrator. '!he Associate Administrator coordinates Regional issues,
organizes Regional Mninistrator meetings and work groups; and coordinates
Regional responses to specific issues. In addition, the Office is responsible
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for working with the Regional Offices to further the consistent applicatia\ of
national progran policies by reinforcing existiR;J adninistrative, procedural,
and progran policy mechanisms as well as through initiatia\ of reviews of
significant Regional issues of interest to the Aaninistrator. It continually
monitors responsiveness and CCI'Ipliance with established policies and technical
needs through fomal and infomal contact and free dialogue. Intit iates and
oonducts aa-site field visits to study, analyze, and resolve probleae of
Regional, secticnal, and national scale.
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CHAPI'ER 3 - OFFICE OF GmERAL cnJNSEL
1. OFFICE OF GENERAL inions, legal ccunsel, and litigation support:
and assists in the formulation and administration of the Agency's policies
and programs as legal adviser. In addition, the General COUnsel has supervisory
responsibilities regarding the Regional Coonsels, such as: having the lead
for selecting Regional Coonsels and their staffs (with Regionalldninistrators'
concurrence): reviewing and rating Regional Coonsels' performance (in consulta-
tion with the Assistant Mninistrator for Enforcement and Carpliance ~itoring
and with Regional Actninistrator ooncurrence): and having the lead in e8tablish-
ing rating and pranotion criteria for Regional Coonsel attorneys. The Deputy
General Cc:unsel and Deputy General Coonsel for Regional Coordination assist
the General COUnsel in carrying out the duties of the Office of General COUnsel,
including providing for the internal program and financial planning, and
personnel and administrative operations of the Office of General Cc:unsel.
a. Water Division. The Water Division, under the supervision of an
Associate General Cc:unsel, provides legal cc:unsel, q>iniona, litigatiat support,
and services with respect to the Agency's water, dr ink ing water, and ocean
dumping programs and activities.
b. l\ir and Radiation Division. The Air and Radiation Division, under
the supervisiat of an Associate General Cc:unsel, provides legal counsel,
q>inions, litigation support, and services with respect to the Agency's air
and radiation programs and activities.
c. Solid Waste and Emergency Response Division. The Solid Waste and
Em!rgency Response Division, under the supervision of an Associate General
Coonsel, provides legal counsel, q>inions, litigation support, a1.... ~rvices
wi th respect to the Agency's sol id waste and emergency response programs
and activities.
d. Pesticides and Toxic Substances Division. The Pesticides and Toxic
Substances Division, under the supervision of an Associate General Counsel,
provides legal coonsel, opinions, 1 it igat ion support, and services with respect
to the Agency's pesticides and toxic substances program and activities.
e. Grants, Contracts, and General Law Division. The Grants, Contracts,
and General Law Division, under the supervision of an Associate General Coonsel,
provides legal counsel, opinion, ,litigation support, and services with respect
to (1) making financial assistance awards, (2) information law matters,
(3) entering into oontracts for procurement and construction, and (4) general
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law matters including personnel, labor relations, appropriations, claUms,
patents, government ethics, and civil rights.
f. Inspector General Division. The Inspector General Division, under the
supervision of an Associate General Coonsel, provides legal counsel, opinions,
litigation support, and other legal services to the Inspector General to carry
out the responsibilities of the Inspector General Act.
g. Board of Assistance Appeals. The Board of Assistance Appeals, under
the supervision of a Chief, hears and renders f.inal Agency decisions on disputes
arising under Agency financial assistance agreements.
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0IAPl'ER 4 - OFFICE OF '1HE ASSISTANT AtMINIS'l'RA'lOR fUR ENF'C>RCD1ml' HID
CDtPLIANCE foOIImRIR;
1. OFFICE OF 11fE ASSISTANT ADUNISTRAmR FOR mFORCB4fNl' HID CDtPLIANCE
fIDn'IDRDr:;. The Assistant Mninistrator for Enforcement and C~liance
Monitoring serves as the principal adviser to the Adninistrator in matters
concerning enforcement and ~liance. and provides the principal direction
and review of civil enforcement activities for air, water, waste, pesticides,
taxies, and radiation. The Assistant ~inistrator reviews the efforts of
each Assistant and Regional Adninistrator to assure that EPA develops and
cond.1cts a stroog and consistent enforcement and ~Uance program. The
Office manages a national criminal enforcement programJ ensures coordination
of media office aaninistrative CXI!1?Uance programs, and civil and criminal
enforcement activities. and provides technical expertise for enforcement'
activities, through the National Enforcement Investigatiau5 Center (NEIC)
to Headquarters, Regions, and States.
The Assistant Mninistrator for Enfo~cement and canpliance Monitoring serves
as National Program Manager for the Agency's enforcement and ~Uance
effort, and as such, performs the. following:
o Provides a focal point at Headquarters for carprehensive oversight of
EPA's total enforcement and CCJ!i)Uance effort, to include:
- Establishing Agencywide priorities and criteria for the program
Assistant Mninistrators to observe in developing their media-specific
compliance strategiesJ
- Reviewing the above call>liance strategies for consistency with the
priorities and criteria.
- On behalf of the ~r:>!J.ty Mninistrator, resolving any diff~rences
between the prcposed carp.a.l..ince strategies and the established pri~ _.t._es
and criteria (with final appeal to the Deputy Acbinistratorh
- Establishing perfOI1l\8nce measures (carpliance indicators), as a
CXIIp)n8nt of the lqercy's Management AccaJntability System for all enforce-
ment and carpliance activities, to measure successful performance by Program
Assistant and Regional Mtlinistrators in achieving and enforcing carpUanc:eJ
. - Establishing target perfonnance levels for appropriate performance
measures with the Program Assistan't and Regional Mninistrators as part of
the Agency's ManagEment AccamtabiUty System proceSSJ
- Reviewing performance against established targets by Program Assistant
and Regional MDinistrators on a quarterly basis, analyzing data collected
through the lqency's ManagEment Accountability System process and preparing
performanoe highlights,
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- Presenting a quarterly compliance report to the Administrator/Deputy
Administrator as part of the quarterly Management Accountability System
presentations: and
- On behalf of the Deputy Aaninistrator, conducting necessary audits and
evaluations of accomplishment reporting and enforcement case development work
to assure integrity of the system and correct inadequate performance:
o Develops national policies and procedures in connection with legal and
other general compliance and enforcement issues:
o Represents the Agency in explaining EPA compliance and enforcement
activities to the Congress, other executive agencies, and the public:
o Manages the Agency's case docket to encourage the Regions and the
Department of Justice (InJ) to actively develop and resolve enforcement cases
in a manner supporting national policy:
o Selects, on a nqtional basis' for expeditious processing and upper
management attention, those cases which would be most advantageous to the
Agency as precedents in newly-developing areas of the law:
o Reviews for quality and sufficiency of legal and factual develqment,
those cases which, because of national or precedential significance, are
referred to Headquarters from the Regions prior to referral to DOJ:
o Reviews and approves settlements of cases to ensure consistency with
national policy and anequacy of accomplishment:
o Participates in or directs management of cases with national or
precedential significance (e.g., the Love Canal cases, or JT1Ulti':'regional
cases) :
o Develops and iItplements training programs for Regional attorneys and
support personnel on case develcpnent, policy implementation, standard record-
keeping techniques, etc.:
o Reviews for enforcement significance and ccmnents upon pr<:p)Sed
regulations, policies, procedures, legislation and other matters developed
by the program offices: and
o Reviews and camments upon various program office activities related to
compliance and enforcement efforts of the Agency and States with delegated or
authorized programs, including significant or precedential aaninistrative
orders prior to issuance: State applications for authorization to administer
and enforce programs under the various statutes and reports fran those States
of compliance activities: and p~eoedential draft pe~its for large or unique
facilities.
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a. Office of Canpliance Analysis and Program Operations. The Office of
Campliance Analysis and Program Operations is a staff office to the Assistant
Aaninistrator for Fnforcement and CQ1t)liance Monitoring (0E04). The Office is
responsible for oversight of the Agency's national compliance and enforcement
efforts for all media and coordination of all supporting management systems
for such functions. Its goal is to assure that sound media and multi~ia
enforcement and compliance mani toring strategies are in use. The principal
functions of the Office are grouped into three closely related areas: 1)
overall program management and support, 2) strategic planning and evaluation,
and 3) program accountability and analysis. The Office manages the Agencywide
strategic planning process for national compliance and enforcement programs:
participates in and oversees major strategy developments in media programs and
ensures effective multi-media strategies as appropriate: conducts in-depth
program evaluations and cross-media analyses: exercises leadership in
identifying and transferring, within the Agency, information on successful
approaches to achieving catpliance; and develops new initiatives and policies
to praoote improved oampliance monitoring and enforcement programs. Analytic
responsibilities include assessment of resource needs and resource utilization
for Agencywide complian~ and enforcement activities for a]l media (including
State resources).
Consistent with these activities, the Office coordinates and plans the
design and operation of the Agency's compliance tracking systems: participates
in the planning which establishes the Agency's compliance goals and strategies:
negotiates performance levels and measures for canpliance prograrns with Program
Offices and Regions: evaluates performance through quarterly, annual, and
other periodic assessments: and conducts a quality assurance operation to
ensure the accuracy and reliability of compliance information. The Office
also engages in joint management assistance and program review activities with
the Program and Regional Offices to improve areas of poor performance, assisting
Assistant Administrators and Regional Administrators in the development and
improvement of their compliance management information systems, and recommending
management reforms and o~ - -initiatives to integrate major management processes
such as planning guidance, budget, accountability, and performance management
and evaluation processes toward achieving the Agency's compliance goals. In
addition, the Office provides the Assistant Administrator for Enforcement and
Compliance Monitoring with a full range of management support services, directing
budget fomulation and execution, ADP services, procurement support, personnel
services, and management and workload analyses. These capabilities fully
complement other Office responsibilities and provide a basis for compliance
program analyses and strategic planning activities. The Office is a150
responsible for representing OECM on multi-disciplinary and interagency task
forces and developing the OECM position in response to requests for catments
on matters relating to rrore than one Agency program.
b. National Enforcement Investigations Center, Denver, Colorado. The
National Enforcement Investigations Center (NEIC), urder the supervision of a
Director, serves as the principal source of technical expertise and point of .
coordination for complex civil and crLminal investigations and support having
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national iDpact on EPA and State regulatory programs for air, water, taxies,
pesticides, radiation, and solid waste pollution control. The NEIC manages
and directs the /tqency criminal investigations program. In this context the
NEIC oversees the recruitment 'of experienced criminal investigators to staff
area offices and exercises ramal persamel management responsibilities over
all1qency investigatiaus during the conduct of criminal case developnent
under EPA's envircrmental statutes. In coordination with the Assistant
AdYtinistrator for OECM, Regional Offices, and other EPA program directors
and their staffs, the center plans, develops, and provides technical
evidence, inf01'mation and interpretation for civil case preparatioos in all
program areas. NEIC provides technical support for criminal investigations
conducted on a national basis and training in technical aspects of criminal
case develqment. The NEIC provides expertise and guidance to the Offices
of Catpliance Analysis and Program Operatioos and Criminal Enforcement and
Special Litigation for the develqment of 1tLIlti"'1DBdia canpliance 1ID'1itoring
strategies: and national expertise to Headquarters and Regional Offices of
EPA and the Department of Justice in evaluating a broad range of waste
disposal and emission problems, lID1itoring technology, and remedial programs
not ~lly available in Regional staffs.
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2. mE OFFIcE OF CRIMINAL ENroRCfMNI' AND SPECIAL LITlGATlOO. The Office of
Criminal Enforcement and Special Litigation (CEAS), under the supervision of
an Associate Enforcement Counsel is responsible for providing principal legal
direction and support to 0E01 criminal enforcement activities, directing legal
support for civil enforcement activities for pesticides, toxic substances and
special nulti-media area enforcement initiatives and for the developuent and
~lementation of consistent Agencywide cross-media legal enforcement policies,
directing OE01 rulemaking activities. It participates in the establishment of
national criminal enforcement priorities and targeting strategies. In consul-
tation with the Program Offices and the Office of C~liance Analysis and
Program Operations, it prepares policy guidance and uniform national standards
and procedures for nulti-media civil and criminal enforcement activity. The
Office also reviews civil referrals considered to be appropriate for cr~inal
actions and analyzes proposed legislation and regulatory programs, is responsible
for liaison with the Department of Justice to coordinate prosecutorial support
for criminal enforcement activities, and serves as a contact for other EPA
officials and interested parties outside EPA in responding to requests for
policy and program information. In selected cases, the Office participates in,
or manages, the conduct of negotiations, preparation of litigation documents
and settlement agreements, and developnent and presentation of the Government's
case in court. The Office provides legal counsel to media program offices
. with regard to civil/administrative case development and civil/administrative
litigation. C~~ participates with the Office of Compliance Analysis and
Program Operations in the developnent of a11 pesticides and toxic substances
civil enforcement strategic planning and policy issues and provides specialized
expertise as appropriate. These strategies may be multi-media, rrulti-regional,
multi-industrial or geographical area in nature. Activities include development
of new or revised strategies, policies, or procedures and participation in, or
development of, Unplementation guidance. CEAS provides liaison within OF.CM to
assure complementary activity between civil and criminal enforcement functions
and media office administrative compliance activities. CEAS also serves as
the focal point for developing n.tlti-media and media-specific legal enforcement
policies and guidance (e.g., penalty policy: settlement guidance: case developnent
manuals): evaluates the effectiveness of overall enforcement policies: and
participates in the developnent of enforcement strategies. The Office provides
overall coordination for legal enforcement policy issues among OECM offices as
well as aroong Headquarters offices, the Regions, the DepartJnent of Justice,
State and local governments, and the various regulated industrial sectors.
a. Legal Enforcement Policy Division. The Legal Enforcement Policy
Division (LEPD), under the supervision of a Director, develops and ~lements
consistent Agencywide legal enforcement policies and participates in the
development of enforcement strategies: directs the Office of Enforcement and
Canpliance Monitoring (OECM) ruleroaking activities and coordinates OEX:M
reviews of rulemaking activities of other Agency offices: and participates in
the develq;xnent and implementation of OECM's evaluation activities. It provides
a cross-media legal perspective for all OECM activities. In addition, the
Division is responsible for coordinating Agencywide legal enforcement policy
deve loptl8nt (through the policy calendar): serves as the focal point for
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develcping multi-media legal enforcement policies and guidance (e.g., penalty
policy; settlement guidance; case developnent manuals); evaluates the
effectiveness of overall legal enforcement policies: and participates in the
developnent of media-specific enforcement strategies. The LEPD performs legal
policy analysis functions and periodically participates in evaluation of the
activities of OECM, program office, State and Department of Justice enforcement
programs as they relate to overall Agency enforcement policies, particularly
fran a legal view point. It also provides an overall coordination for legal
enforcement policy issues among OECM offices as well as among Headquarters
offices, the Regions, Department of Justice~ and State and local goverrments.
LEPD participates on multi-disciplinary intra-agency task forces, and develcps
responses to requests for OECM comments on matters relating to more than one
Agency program (e.g., groundwater and non-point soorce task forces, WS! and
biotechnology regulatory analyses). In addition, it participates in strategic
long-range planning on compliance and enforcement activities and provides the
legal perspective to innovative approaches suggested. The Division coordinate
OECM activities in certain matters relating to legal activities of all media
(e.g., training, regulation review, Congressional responses, and other matters
as needed); manages OECM's expert witness contract and EPA's contractor listing
program: reviews and drafts new and/or revised legislation: and develcps reports
on OEeM legal activities generally. It is responsible for OECM's information
collection activities based on an understanding of regulatory and legal
implications of reporting requirements.
b. Special Litigation Division. The Special Litigation Division (SLD),
under the supervision of a Director, provides the principal direction and.
review of civil enforcement activities for pesticides and toxic substances
enforcement. In addition, the Division makes recommendations to the Assistant
Administrator for Enforcement and Compliance Monitoring on referrals to the
Department of Justice, under both the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA),
and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The
Division initiates and conducts reviews of potential civil enforcement
litigation referrals fran Regional and media program offices, assures the
quality of litigation reports prep'lred, and assures consistency of individual
cases with procedural requirements and policy. SLD prepares Headquarters
cases under TSCA in such areas as premanufacture notice and data audits. In
conjunction with the Regional Counselor Assistant Administrator, as
apprq,riate, and the Department of Justice, SLD prepares overall litigation
strategies for selected cases, which include analyses of potential alternative
settlements/and any pertinent legal precedents. In selected cases, the Division
participates in and/or manages the conduct of negotiations, preparation of
litigation documents and settlement agreements, and development and presentation
of the Government's case in court. In addition, the Division provides legal
counsel to media Program Offices with regard to civil/administrative case
development, civil/administrative litigation, and compliance monitoring
activities. SLD participates with the Office of Compliance Analysis and
Program Operations and the Legal Enforcement Policy Division in the develop-
ment of all pesticides and toxic substances civil enforcement strategic planning
and policy iss~es and provides specialized expertise as apprcpriate. The
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Division identifies the need for new or revised strategies, policies, or
procedures and participates in or develops, implementing guidance assuming a
lead role in certain media-specific policy issues in coordination with the
Legal Enforcement Policy Division and the Office of Compliance Analysis and
Program Operations. The Division participates in regulation development and
review on matters relating to pesticides and toxic substances enforcement.
SLD is responsible for liaison within OECM to assure complementary activity
between civil and cr~inal enforcement functions and media office administrative
compliance activities. The Special Litigation Division also provides guidance,
and support to the development and intplementation of special enforcement
strategies for multi-media, geographical area, multi-industrial or rnulti-
regional enforcement initiatives. These initiatives are unique in that they
deal with the ClU'IUlative effect of violations by specific groups of sources,
industrial categories, etc. on the enviroment of a geographical area. While
individual enforcement actions must be based on particular violations, the
pollution problems which exist in the Niagara areas, for example, have made it
clear that there are areas of the country which are heavily contaminated
because of the ClU'IUlative effect of numerous pollution sources. The Division
conceives and coordinates with Regions and States the Umplementation of concerted
compliance efforts against multiple facilities, specific industrial categories,
etc: within affected area or areas. These are designed to achieve significant
. progress in reducing contamination levels, above that achieved by the traditional
media and facility specific approaches.
c. Criminal Enforcement Office. The Criminal Enforcement Office (CEO),
under the supervision of a Director, provides expertise and guidance ~o the
Assistant Administrator for O~CM on all matters pertaining to criminal
enforcement of violations of environmental regulations and statutes. CEO
airects the establishment of national criminal enforcement priorities in
consultation with the program offices, the National F.nforcement Investigations
Center, Legal Enforcement Policy Division (LEPD), and the Office of Compliance
Analysis and Program Operations. CEO prepares in conjunction with the NEIC,
policy guidance and uniform national standards and procedures for "-i",inal
enforcement activity. The Office participates in the development, review and
approval of training programs for EPA's criminal investigators and related
personnel: reviews crilninal cases prepared in Area Offices for prosecutive
merit: and provides recommendations to the Assistant Administrator for OECM
on referral of cases to the Department of Justice for litigation. In addition,
CEO provides in conjunction with Regional Counsels, legal support to field
investigators during case develqnent, and to prosecuting attorneys during
prosecution. It participates in negotiation and settlement strategies and
in providing needed expert witnesses. The Office reviews civil referrals
considered to be appropriate for criminal action, analyzes proposed legislation
and reviews proposed regulatory programs. CEO is responsible for liaison with
the Department of Justice to coordinate prosecutorial support for cr~inal
enforcement activities, and serves as a contact for other EPA officials and
interested parties outside EPA in responding to requests for policy and program
information.
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3. Air Enforcement Division. '11\e Air Enforcement Division (AED), under the
supervi~ion of a Director, provides the principal direction and review of
civil enfcrcement activitie!l for Air and Radiation and makes r~'.'lI::ndations
to the Assistant Administrator for OECM on referrals to DOJ under the Clean
Air Act. The Division initiates and conducts reviews of selected civil
enforcement litigation referrals fran Regional and media Progran Offices and
assures consistency of individual cases with procedural requirements and policy.
In conjunction with the Regional AQninistrator or Assistant Administrator, as
apprq>riate, and the Department of Justice, Am prepares overall litigation
strategies and reviews all settlements for consistency with national policy
and adequacy of result. In selected cases, the Division participates in and/or
manages the conduct of negotiations, preparation of litigation docunents and
settlement agreements, and develq:ment and presentation of the Governnent's
case in court. In addition, the Division provides legal counsel to media
Progran Offices with regard to case develq:ment, aaninistrative actions, and
CCI'Ipliance activities. AIm develq>s, with the Office of Criminal Enforcement
and Special Litigation, all air civil enforcement strategic planning and policy
issues tha~ are m9dia-specific and provides specialized expertise. The Division
identifies .the need for new or revised strategies, policies or procedures and
participates in and/or develq>s the iItplementing guidance. Am asS\.lneS a lead
role in media-specific policy issues as agreed to with the Office of Criminal
Enfocoement and Special Litigation. The Division participates in regulation
developnent and review on matters relating to air enforcement. Am is also
responsible for reviewing air-related Congressional inquiries, legislative
initiatives, State regulatory and enforcement activities, and miscellaneous
public inquiries. .
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4. HazardOOs Waste Enforcement Division. The Hazardcus Waste Enforcerent
Division, under the supervision of a Director, provides the principal direction
and review of civil enforcement activities for waste and makes recommendations
to the Assistant Administrator for OECM on referrals to the Department of
Justice under the Resoorce Con~rvation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the
Canprehensive Envirormental Response, Canpensation and Liability Act (CERCLA).
The Division initiates and conducts reviews of potential civil enforcement
litigation referrals fram Regional Offices, assures the quality of litigation
reports prepared, and assures consistency of individual cases with procedural
requirements and policy. In conjunction with the Regional Administrator or
Assistant Administrator, as appropriate, and the Department of Justice, the
Division prepares overall litigation strategies and reviews all settlements
for consistency with national policy and adequacy of result. 'I11e Division
participates in and/or manages the conduct of negotiations, preparation of
litigation documents and settlement agreements, and development and
presentation of the Governnentl s case in court. In addition, the Division
provides legal counsel to Program Offices with regard to case develqrnent,
administrative actions, and compliance. The Division develops, with the
Office of Criminal Enf9rcement and Special Litigation, all waste civil
enforcement strategic planning and Umplementation documents. The Division
identifies the need for and assumes a lead role in developing media-specific
policy and guidance documents in consultation with the Office of Criminal
Enforcement and Special Litigation. The Division participates in regulation
development and review on matters relating to waste enforcement, and assists
the Office of Criminal Enforcement and Special Litigation in preparing multi-
media enforcement policies and guidance documents. The Division is also
responsible for drafting responses to relevant Congressional inquiries and
reviewing waste-related legislative initiativp.s ann State regulatory and
enforcement activities.
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5. Water Enforcement Division. The Water Enforcement Division (\oJED), under
the supervision of a Director, provides the pr'incipal direction and review
of civil enforcement activities for water and makes recommendations to the
Assistant Administrator for OECM on referrals to the Department of Justi~,
under the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act. The Division initiates
and conducts reviews of potential civil enforcement litigation referrals fram
Regional and media Program Offices, and assures consistency of individual
cases with procedural requirements and national law and policy. In
conjunction with the Regional Administrator or Assistant Administrator, as
appropriate, and the Department of Justice, WED prepares overall litigation
strategies and reviews all settlements for consistency with national law and
policy for and adequacy of result. In selected cases, the Division partici-
pates in and/or manages the conduct of negotiations, preparation of litigation
docunents and settlement agreements, and develcpnent and presentation of the
Government's case in court. In addition, the Division provides legal counsel
to media program offices with regard to case development, administrative
enforcement actions, and ca11pliance monitoring activities. The Division
develops, with the Office of Criminal F.nforcement and SPeCial Litigation, all
water civil enforcement strategic planning and policy issues that are media-
specific and provides specialized expertise. It identifies th~ need for new
or revised strategies, policies"or procedures and participates in and/or
develops and disseminates the Umplementing guidance. The Oivision assumes a
lead role in media-specific policy issues as agreed to with the Office of
Criminal Enforcement and Special Litigation. The Division participates in
regulatipn development and review on matters relating to water enforc~nt.
The Division is also responsible for reviewing water-related Congressional
responses, legislative initiatives, and State regulatory an~ enforcement
activities.
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1. OFFICE OF 'DiE ASSISTANT A[Ji1INISTRA~ FOR A[MINISTRATI~ AND RESaJRCES
MAN1GEM!Nl'. The functions and responsibilities assigned to the Assistant
Mninistrator for Mninistration and Resources Management reflect services
provided to all of the prcgrans and activities of the ItJency, except as may
be specifically noted. In additioo, this Assistant Mninistrator has primary
responsibility Agencywide for policy and procedures goveming the functional
areas cutlined below. '11'\e major functions of the Office include resources
managert'ent systems (including budget and financial management), personnel
services, occupatiOMl health and safety, aaninistrative services, organization
and management analysis and systems develqanent, informatioo management,
services, autanated data processing systems, procurement through contracts
and grants and hunan resources management. 'fttis Office is the primary point
of contact and manages agencywide internal controls, audit resolutioo and
followup, and goverl"l'nBnt-wide management iq>rovement initiatives.
In the performance of the above functions and responsibilities, the ASsistant
Mninistrator for Administratioo and Resources Management represents the
Mninistrator in camunications with the Office of Management and Budget,
Office of Personnel Management, General Accounting Office, General services
M'ninistration, Department of the Treasury, and other Federal agencies pre-
scrihing requirements for the conduct of Governnent budget, fiscal management
and administrative activities.
a. Program Operations Support Staff. The Program q,erations Support
Staff, under the supervision of a Staff Director, provides centralized budget
execution and fund control and reporting services for the Office of Mnini-
stration and Resources Management «(}ARM). The Staff secures and provides
administrative and financial management services for the ~iate Office of .
the Assistant Administrator (AA) and performs other activities at ~t\q t'equest
of the Assistant Mninistrat~, Deputy Assistant Mninistrator ana udbediate
staff.
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2. OFFICE OF AI:MINISTRATlOO AND RESOORCES MANlGDmn, RTP. The Office of
Mninistration and Re5O.1rces Management, RTP, under the supervision of a
Director, provides services to all of the programs and activities at RTF and
certain financial and autanated data processing services Agencywide. The
major functions of the Office include personnel services, financial management,
procurement through contracts, library and other information services, general
services (including safety and security, property and supply, printing, distri-
bution, facilities and other administrative services) and' providing both local
RTP and Agencywide autanated data processing systems services. The Director,
OARM, RIP, supervises the Offices of Administration, Financial Management and
Data Processing, RTP.
a. Office of Administration, RTP. The Office of Administration, RTP
under the supervision of a Director, reporting to the Director, Office of
Mninistration and Resources Management, RTP, provides and administers
personnel procurement, safety and security, property and supply, printing,
distribution, facilities and other administrative service programs at RTF
and other specified geographic locations. The Office of Administration, RTF,
canponents receive national program policy and technical guidance frem the
OffiCe of Administration, OARM (HO).
b. Office of Financial Management, RIP. The Office of Financial
Management, RIP, unde~ the supervision of a Director, reporting to the
Director, Office of Administration and Resources Management, RTP, provides
accounting and fiscal services to programs and activities at RTP and other
Agency locations. The Office of Financial Management, RIP, receives national
program policy and technical guidance from the Office of the Comptroller,
OMM (HO).
c. Office of Data Processing, RTF. The Office of Data processing,
RTP, under the supervision of a Director, reporting to the Director, Office
of Administration and Resources Management, RIP, is responsihle for the
management of information processing resources, including telecQnrr'" - tions
in EPA. Subject to national program policy and technical guidance trcin the
Office of Information Resources Management, the office plans for and acquires
or approves all general purpose and scientific camputers, associated operating
systems, and telecommunications facilities required to meet the needs of EPA
prograns and Regions. Operates and maintains all general purpose caoputers
and local area networks at Headquarters and Research Triangle Park. Provides
local support and assistance for ADP operations at all RTP programs and
activities. Provides the Agency with telecommunications capability to meet
Agency needs. Develops architectural strategies and procures advanced systems,
support equiJ;I'IIBnt, and processing technology to meet Agencywide requirements.
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3. OFFICE OF ADUNISTRATIOO - CINCIMIATI, CIllO. 'I11e Office of Mninistration
at Cincinnati, Ohio, under the supervision of a Director, provides and
administers personnel, procurement, safety and security, pr~rty and supply,
printing, distribution, facilities, and other administrative service programs
at Cincinnati and other specified geographic locations.
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4. OFFICE OF 'l1iE ILER. 'n\e Office of the catptroller, under the super-
visioo of the Cawptroller, is responsible for Agencywide budget, resoorces
management and financial management functions, including progran analysis and
planning: budget fOl:1llJlatioo, preparation and execution: funding allotments
and allocations: and developing and maintaininy accounting systems, fiscal
controls, and systems for paYroll and disbursenents. 'l1\e Assistant Mninistra-
tar's resoorce systems responsibilities are administered hv this Office.
a. Budget Division. '11Mt Budget Divisiat, under the supervision of a
Director, is responsible for the following:
( 1 ) Designs and oversees the budget ll\anagement process fran issue
fOITIUlation to execution. Prepares EPA budget requests, appeals and materials
for Coogressiooal hearings as well as special requests. Provides manuals~
forms, tables and schedules in support of the annual budget process:
(2) Prepares an aMual analytic agenda defining the major policy and
resoorce issues facing the Agency. conducts studies of these issues and trans-
lates them into independent recannendations to the Assistant Adninistrator for
Administration and Resources Management (AA-o~) and the Mninistrator:
(3) Develops the Agency's budget guidance. Facilitates program policy
input to the budget process fran Regional Adntinistrators. Provides analytic
and staff support for all aspects of AA~' s resources management responsi-
bilities. Leads analytic teans on major cross-cutting issues and critiques
program office issue analyses:
(4) Maintains principal OARM liaison with the Office of Management
and Budget regarding program planning matters. Coordinates the develqJftent of
the Agency's Congressional budget justification and testilnony for the appropria-
tions process and nD'\itors the progress of estimates through the Congressiooal
phase. Assists and provides staff support to Catgressional carmittees:
(5) Reviews and analyzes enabling legislation, including proposed
standards and regulations, to develop cost estimates for new and changing
program initiatives:
(6) Maists program and Regional Offices in the fornulation, review and
roodificatioo of workload analysis models:
(7) Coordinates develop1Bnt, review and approval of annual operating
plans. Conducts periodic budget execution reviews of Headquarters and Regional
~,~nts so as to provide recxmneRiations at resources targets for the
budget process:
(8) Develops the Agency' 8 operating year guidance in oonjunction with
other offices in EPA. .
(9) For.mulates.and di8S8minates a wide range of budget policy deter-
minations to su~t budget iDplementation and plaMing needs:
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(10) Collects data, conducts certain resource analyses and completes
a wide variety of status reports on the budget required by program and budget
officers in EPA, OMB and the Congress. Is responsible for object class analy-
ses to determine resources utilizatiOf\ and need. Performs on-site resource
utilization aurlits. Maintains the Agency's Regional and Headquarters output-
tracking/acccuntahility system as a canpatible canponent of other 14gency
information systems.
( 11) Is responsible for all funds management, including the issuing
of allcwances and apportionments and the carrying out of reprogranrnings.
Maintains an allocation, control and reporting system far all personnel and
financial resources:
(12) within overall technical guidance prescribed by the Office of
I nformat ion Resources Management, provides ADP systems support to noni tar budget
trends and generate the numerous reports required to support the budget control,
formulation and review functions: and
( 13) Provides all resource data, analyses and reports which are
required or requested by Agency official~, other Federal agencies, (148, and
the Congress.
b. Financial Management Division. The Financial Management Division,
under the supervision of a Director, is responsible for the Agency financial
management program. . Develops fiscal policies and procedures; develops and
implements financial information systems: directs the overall Agency financial
reporting operations: and develops Agencywide accounting and fiscal services.
specifically, this involves: '
(1) Providing accounting and fiscal services through accounting
operations office~ in Cincinnati, Las Vegas, and Headquarters while coordinating
and providing general di'- '-t.ipn for all other "'Janey accounting operations;
(2 )
(3)
Developing and testing improved accounting operations for Agency use:
Providing payroll and related accounting services for the Agency:
(4)
services:
Developing and coordinating the utilization of non-EPA financial
(5) MaintainLtg liaison with the General Accounting Office (GNJ), the
Office of Management and Budget (Cto1B), and the Treasury Department on matters
involving fiscal operations and systems:
(6)
Developing Agency accounting systems that will achieve GAO approval:
(7) Representing EPA in aChieving consistency in application of GAD and
~B financial management guidelines and policies;
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(8) Assigning accoont nUJ'lt)ers to the varioos Agency allowance holders:
(9) Maintaining and operating the flqency financial information systems,
and preparing and distributing or sutJnitting Agency financial reports and assuring
that all acoounting systems support the ldninistrator's AcoountabUity System,
within overall technical guidance prescribed by the Office of Information
Resources Management:
(10) Deve1q>ing fiscal rolicies and procedures establisMd throogh
regulations, the Pqency directives system, or other instructions: and
( 11 ) Providing acoounting and fiscal consultation to Agency ~nts
as needed.
c. Resource SystEill'S Staff. 'l11e Resoorce Systems Staff, under the super-
visioo of a Staff Director, provides the Pl;jency focal point for interaction
with the Office of Management and Budget (CMB) and the General Accamting
Office (GAD) and provides Agencywide analytical services for resource issues.
Specifically, this includes:
(1) Providing the Assistant Administrator's liaison with the GAD,
(2) Managing an effective audit resolutioo and followup system in
<::oq>eration with the Office of Policy, PlaMing and Evaluation, the Office
of the Inspector General and other offices as apprq>riate:
(3) Representing EPA in its implementation of the Federal Managers'
Financial Integrity Act, including its systems for internal control,
(4) Representing EPA with respect to GH>-pr~ governnentwide
management ~rovement initiatives: and
(5) Representing EPA in its ~lementatioo of the Reform' 88 and other
resource related Executive Branch management improvement programs.
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5. OFFICE OF AtMINISI'RATIat. The Office of Administration, under the super-
vision of a Director, is responsible for the developnent and c::atduct of programs
for personnel policies, procedures and operations; organization and management
systesNJ, control, and services, facilities, property and space management;
personnel and property security; policies, procedures, and operations related to
procurement through grants, contracts, and interagency agreements; and occupa-
tional health and safety:
a. Personnel Management Division. 'l1\e Personnel Management Division,
(PMD) under the supervision- of a Director, is responsible for plaMing,
developing, implementing and aaninistering Agency persamel programs in support
of the Agency's mission and function. The ~lete range of personnel programs
includes: (1) workforce planning: (2) recruitment and E!q)loyment activities:
(3) performance management; (4) position managenent and classification:
(5) eft\)loyee deve1~nt and training; (6) carpensation adninistratioru
(7) labor-management relations; (8) enployee relations and benefits: (9) equal
elTployment cpport.unity and special enphasis programs, (10) executive resource
management and canpensation: (11) personnel management information and reporting
systems with overall technical guidance prescribed by the Office of Information
Resources Management: and (12) a progarn designed to measure the effectiveness
of Agency personnel management programs in terms of achievement of results,
and efficiency and econat¥ of operation. The Director of Personnel directs
the Personnel Management Division in its role of providing advice, assistance
and ~upport to EPA managers and supervisors in carrying out their personnel
management responsibilities in all areas.
b. Management and Organization Division. The Management and Organization
Division, under the supervision of a Director, develops and pra'\¥)tes on an
Agencywide basis improved principles, standards, policies, and procedures
governing overall organization and management systems. Controls the Agency's
directives management system. Conducts and provides for the conduct of manage-
ment studies, cost-effectiveness reviews, and technical assistance in management
review methodology. Provides organization analysis, design, and r: .":- " and .
controls the overall organization approval process. Provides analyses of
functions and delegations of authority. Develops and administers, with the
cc:q>eration of other OMM organizations, an Agency management review program
designed to measure the effectiveness of management processes within the Agency.
Provides in-house management consulting services to senior program and staff
officials. Administers the Agency foI11lS analysis, design and management
program. Is responsible for managing and controlling the Agency's advisory
carrnittees in support of scientific and technical activities carried oot t7t
EPA program Assistant Mninistrators.
c. Facilities and Support Services Division. The Facilities and Support
Services Division, under the supervision of a Director, develops, conducts and
ooordinates Jqency programs relating to facility construction, acquisitiCX\,
design and layout, repairs and !nI>rovements, and preventive maintenance and
cp!ratiatS, property and supply man~nt; printing, distribution, and other
general services; assures adequate physical protection of Agency equipnent,
buildings, and personnel; and is responsible for Headquarters transportation
managenent.
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d. Grants Administration Division. The Grants Administration Division,
under the supervision of a Director, is responsible for the develqrnent and
dissemination of policy and regulations for all assistance (grants and
cooperative agreements). Develops and assures implementation of guidelines,
regulations and procedures for the processing and awarding of all grants,
including cOnsolidated grants. Coordinates the review of grant applications
with the Contracts Management Division with respect to those applications
which have elements ccmnon to both grants and contracts. Specifically, the
Division: .
(1) Provides continuing JOOnitoring, analysis, evaluation and reporting
on grant program activities: conducts ongoing lOOnitoring and evaluation of all
grant program procedures and develops new and int>roved techniques and methods
for processing and administering grants. Develops and maintains the Agency's
Grants Information and Control System (GICS) including milestones to track
grant progress after award within overall technical guidance prescribed by
the Office of Information Resoorces Management, and provides grants information
to key Agency officials, other agencies, Congress, and the public:
( 2 ) Determines the need for and recarmends or reviews prcposed
legislation, regulation~, and directives involving grants:
(3) Maintains liaison with Federal, State, and local agencies and
grantees to assure that the grant system provides prOlpt, effective, and
efficient service to grantees:
(4) Serves as the focal point for Agency participation in Presidential
or interagency efforts of the Office of Management and Budget to iJrprove the
Federal assistance system, including activities under the Office of Management
and Budget Circulars, and activities of the Federal Regional Councils and the
Federal Executive Boards: .
(5) Provides training and technical assistance to c.-QI~nts of the
Agency's field establishment responsible for carrying out related . l~vities: and
(6) Performs administrative managP.ment functions for all applications
and awards for all Headquarters-administered grant programs.
e. Procurement and Contracts ManagE!'nent Division. The Procurement and
Contracts Management Division, under the superv;.sion of a Director, deve1C'ps,
conducts, and coordinates the Agency contracts management progrant, including
the provision of advisory financial analysis of grant applications. Develops
Agency procurement policies and regulations for implementation of the Federal
Procurement Regulations. Conducts Headquarters programs for contract placement,
roodif ication, post-award acininistration, and termination, including advertising,
location of sources, negotiation, award, in-process monitoring and termination
settlement. Provides technical guidance to all field contracting operations
and conducts a contracts managenent technical review and internal evaluation
program. Provides cost and price analysis services to Headquarters and field
contracting operations. Coordinates action on contract proposals with the
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6. OFFICE OF IN~TIQl RESaJRCES MANPGDtEm'. The Office of Information
Resoorces Management ( OIRM), under the supervision of a Director, provides for
an information resource management program (IRM) consistent wi th the provisions
of P.L. 96-511. The Office establishes policy, goals and objectives for
implementation of IRM: develops annual and long-range plans and budgets for IRM
functions and activities: and prCR>tes IRfo1 concepts throughout the Agency. The
Office coordinates IRM activities: plans, develops and operates information
systems aoo services in support of the Agency's management and aaninistrative
functions, and the Office of SOlid Waste and anergency Response and other Agency
prograns aoo functions as required. The Office oversees the performance of
these activities when carried out by other Agency col~nts. '111e Office
performs liaison for interagency sharing of information and coordinates I~
activities with OMB and r~. The Office ensures compliance with requirements of
P.L. 96-511 and other Federal laws, regulations, and guidelines relative t,O IRM:
and chairs tl'\e Agency's IRM Steering catI'IIittee. ~ Office develops Agency
policies and standards: and aaninisters or oversees Iq3ncy programs for library
systems and services, internal records management, and the autanated collection,
processing, storage, retrieval and transmission of data by or for Agency
canponents and programs. The Office' provides national program policy and
technical guidance for: the acquisition of all information technology, systems
and services by or for Agency caYIpOnents and programs, including those systems
and services acquired by grantees and contractors using ~ncy funds: the
operation of all Agency ca'llpUters and telecamunications hardware and
facilities: and the establishment and/or application of telecommunications and
Federal information processir.g standards. The Office reviews and evaluates
information systems and services, including office autanation, which are
operated by other Agency catpOnents: and sets standards for and approves the
selection of Agency personnel who are responsible for the technical management
of these activities. The Office coordinates its performance of these functions
and activities with the Agency's information collection policies and budgets
managed by the Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation.
a. Administrative S~- ..~s Division. The Administrative Syst~
Division (ASD), under the supervision of a Director, is responsible ~or
developing, enhancing, operating, and maintaining the Agency's administrative
autanated information systems to meet the cat'Iron needs of EPA programs.
Develops autanated administrative infoIT/lation systems which serve headquarters
and regional offices, taking a direct role when systems cross functional,
geographic, or technical lines, and an approval role when hea
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(1 ) Devel<:ps J;X>1icies am long-term applications systems develO{X!Snt
plans 60r administrative systems.
(2) Assists client of f ices in preparirg anrual plans that identif.y the
ADP services am resources for developing, enhancing, operatinq, and naintaining
autanated administrative systems.
(3) Perfol1ll8 systems analysis, prepares alternative analyses, am
pt'Ovides detailed specificatiorll for administrative systems to meet identified
needs am specific requests frat! ma~nt an:! prcgram offices, am nnains
abreast of existing software and applications procJraRS applicable to Agency
requirenents.
(4) Designs, prograns, tests ani installs new autaftated administrative
systems or major modifications to existing adndnistrative systems.
(5) Designs, prcgrans, tests, an::! installs in client offices,
applications software am equipnent 60r turnkey, integrated office systElftS.
(6) Operates am maintains the applications software am the updating
of data files for canplex, multiuser administrative systems.
(7.) Develops contract requirements for systems analysis and prograrmdn;u
and oversees contract tasks in support of management and program offices.
(8) Maintains a state-of-the-art enviroment for software am prcgrcn
developtent an::! enhancenents.
(9) Establishes am/or applies stamacds for software, laBJ\1ages an::! '
program documentation.
(10) P~ides data ~inistration for administrative systems.
(11) Provides certification of administrative systems.
(12) Plans, develops ard delivers trainirg am other support to users of
EPA's administrative information systems as required for effective access to
ard use of these infoanation systems, am to ADP systems deve1Q)ment staff as
required to ensure effective perfomance am career development.
(b) Information ement and Services Division. The Infomation
Management am Serv ces D v s on IMS'D), under the supervision of a Director,
serves as EPA' s Data Administrator am in that capaci ty is responsible for
fomulating and implementing the Agency's Information Resources Management (I~)
prcgram to CN'ersee, evaluate am enhance the collection, reportin;:J, storage,
manipulation, analysis, ann use of information collected by or otherwise
available to EPA am State ard local enviromental aqencies. Efforts are
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directed at iq>roving the availability, accessibility, accuracy, timeliness,
quality, and usefulness of information EPA needs for analysis and decisions
and at reducing duplication in data collection and reporting activities, in
CX'J1t)liance with information resources management requirements established in
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (P.L. 96-511) and other legislation related
to information resources management. Specifically, the Division:
n) F.stablishes policies, guidelines, and standards far the collection,
reporting, storage, manipulation, and use of environnental, technical, management,
and other information and records necessary to carry out and acininister EPA
programs; works within EPA and with appropriate State and Federal officials to
develop, implEl'ent, and maintain prescribed or necessary policies, guidelines,
and standards to be adhered to: determines whether policies and standards are
cc::q:>lied with, and works with program and other offices to I'\ake inprovements in
systems and activities where <::cq)liance is inadequate or ~ratioo is .
unsatisfactory; and provides Information Resources Management training for
senior A/;Jency managers.
(2) WOrks with program and regional offices to evaluate EPA and State and
local information andsysteft' support needs; takes necessary action to integrate
information systems or make them more carpat.ible: reviews programs' information
requirements, collection and storage/retrieval of infonnation (directly or by
contract) to determine how well systems meet those needs and how they should be
upgraded, reviews and approves proposals regarding investment in new systems
and selection of flqency and program data bases; and coordinates establishment of
clear and agreed-upon priorities for the collection of information, inprovement
of existing information systems, developnent of new systems for storage and
retrieval, or iJrprovement in EPA's and the public's ability to access and analyze
available information. .
(3) Develops tools for fully inventorying and doclInenting EPA's data
collection, processing, handling, and dissemination activities. Such tools
include Data Element Dictio~ries and a metadata directory, standard definitions
to be used in the devel~.a:..it. of new information systems, taxonanies, etc.
(4) Directs EPA's records management program. Develops policy and guidance
on records management objectives, requirements, and procedures for all types of
EPA records, as required under the Federal Records Act of 1950, as amended and
the Privacy ACt, sectioo 552 of title 5, u.S. COde; reviews and evaluates Agency
programs' CX'J1t)liance with established requirements and proceduresr develops,
inplements, and manages a micrographics progran and applies other new
technologies to records management; and provides technical assistance and
training to prattOte sound records management practices.
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(5) ~sesses information needs in the Agency and provides services to
Pranote greater availability am ncre effective use of envirormental, technical,
managenent, am other information throughoot the Agency. Identif.ies existing
information aboot the envirorment, factors affectirg the environnent, EPA
progr~ am activities, am other pertinent infornation, develops such
infODnation where not otherwise available, am disseminates that information
as appropriate in order to increase EPA use of the best am mo9t up-to-date
information in analysis am decisiorHnakirg. Pranotes use of such infoImation
through preparation of newsletters, special re[X)rts, am guides to new
informational materials, develC4:'mBnt am pl'Ol1ision of trainiR1 prt:grarns in
the use of information services, etc.
(6) Coordinates develq>ment of, operates, am keeps up-to-date an
inventory of manual aM autanated information systems in the Agency that allows
users to detemine what environnental am other c1ata the Aqency collects, who
collects it, and where it is hoosed, and to search the inventory to isolate
tt'Dse materials of special interest on one or Irore topics.
(7) Administers am oversees contractor provision of library services and
traR3lation services to EPA Headquarters, Regional offices, am laboratOries.
(8) Oversees am manages contractor cp!ration of a Public Information
Center (PIC) that resporrls to general il'l:fUiries fran the J1Iblic aboot
environmental and EPA activities.
(9) Operates a Public Inquiries Reference Unit to pl'Ol1ide public access
to documentation used to develq;> propa;ed regulations.
no) Serves as the U.S. Focal Point for the United Nations Environnental
Program's international referral system, I NfOI'ERRA.
(11) Keeps abreast of, am advances implementation in EPA of, new
devel~nts in Informati" . :f.esources Manaqement, and prarotes sound information
resources mana;Jement am use of state-of-the-art information systEIIIS techno101Y
throughcut EPA.
(12) Serves as the Office Director's liaison with other EPA offices am
with ootside agencies, organizations, and indivicfuals on information resources
management policy am infoanation services issues (e.g., within !:PA, with OPiIE
on the Information Collection Budget am Agency environmental ncnitorinQ
activities, ard wtside EPA, with (MB, GiA, am other Federal, State, am local
agencies and individuals, as ap~riate). .
c. ~ram Systems Division. '!he Pra;1ram Systems Division (PSD), under
the superv s on of a Director, has general oversight responsibility for the
deve1Q:Jnent, enhancenent, operation, am msintenance of the Agency's
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environmental, facility, and chemical automatic data processing (ADP) systems in
support of EPA prograns. The PSD serves as the principal point of contact in
matters relating to information prOOuction for the Office of Enforcement and
CeJllPliance Monitoring, Office of Water, Office of Air and Radiation, Office of
Pesticides and Toxic Substances, and the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency
Response. Specifically, the PSD:
(1) Develops policies and long-term management plans for environmental,
facility, and chemical ADP systems.
(2) Establishes and ~lements procedures to ensure that client offices'
needs are met as promptly and completely. as possible. Guides and assists client
offices in defining requir~nts for ADP support. Prepares work plans that
identify resources and schedules for developing, enhancing, c.perating and
maintaining specific environmental, facility and chemical systems that respond
to clients' requirements. Meets with program and regional office officials and
provides reports, as necessary, to review progress and ident ify problem areas
requiring correction.
(3) Analyzes alternatives for the creation or major enhancement of
specific envir~ntal, facility, and chemical ADP systems. This includes
review and approval of all program office procurements that involve significant
data processing, and of all feasibility studies and logical designs for data
base applications.
(4) Designs, programs, tests, and installs new environmental, facility,
and chemical ADP systems, and make major modifications to existing systems, as
requested by program offices.
(5) Operates and maintains the applications software for certain complex,
multiuser data systems.
(6)
Updates and provides user support for such systems.
(7) Develops and maintains data element standards and dictionaries for
environmental, facility, an~ chemical ADP systems.
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7. OFFICE OF HUMAN RESXJRCES MANAGDtENI'. The Office of Human Resources Manage-
ment (OHIM), under the supeIVision of a Director, reports to the Assistant
Administrator for Administration and Resources P1anagement. To help the Agency
accanplish its envirormenta1 mission, Olm! designs strategies, plans, am
policies aimed at developing and training all employees, revitalizing ~
organizations, aoo matchirg the right p8q,le with the right jots.
OHRM is res{X)ns ible for developir¥1, and assuring i.n'()lenentation of, {X)licies
am pract ices necessary for EPA to meet its. present am future worltforce
needs. This includes consideration of the interrelationships between the
environnental protection workforce neOOs of both EPA am state goverrments.
For Senior Executive Service (SES) persomel, SES canr1idates, Presidential
Executive InterchaRJe Participants, am Management Interns, O~ establishes
policies1 assesSes and projects Agency executive needs and workforce capabili-
ties1 creates, establishes, and implements trainirg am develc:pnent strategies
and prograns1 provides the full range of personnel f\.D'\ctions1 sup{X)rts the
PerfoITllance Review 9oaro (PRB) arrl the Executive Resources Boaro (E:RB) 1 am
reassigns SES personnel with the concurrence of the ERa. .
For the areas of workforce man~ement am employee aoo or:ganizational develop-
ment, OHRof develq;)S strategies, plans, and (X)licies1 coordinates Agencywide
~lenentation of toose strategies, plans, aoo policies 1 aoo provides technical
assistance to operating personnel of.fices and States. OHRtt, in cooperation
with the Office of the Canptroller, evaluates Jroblems with previoos workyear
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1. OFFICE OF mE ASSISTANT AtMINISTRA'roR roR POLICY, PLANNIN:J AND E.VAWATlc:t1.
The functions and responsibilities assigned to the Assistant ~inistrator for
Policy, PlanniBJ and Evaluation (l\A-()PPE) outlined below are Agencywide: and
except as specifically noted, the functions apply to the provision of services
with respect to all of the programs and activities of the Agency.
a. Policy analysis, includi~ conducting eoonanic evaluations of Agency
programs, policies, standards, and coordinati~, evaluating and developing
Agencywide and program policies.
b. Standards and regulat ions, including providing procedural management,
planning, and evaluation of Agency standards, regulations, and guidelines, and
information collection activities.
c. Management strategy and evaluation functions including planning, tracking
and evaluating program management and accanplishnents, establishing Agency goals
and objectives, inplementing and developing new approaches for Agencywide program
. evaluation activities and coordinating the use of environmental roonitoring data
for hJency planning and decision1\aking.
d. In the performance of these functions and responsibilities, the Assistant
Administrator represents the Administrator in communications with the Congress
and with the Office of Management and Budget, General Accounting Office, and
other Federal agencies prescribing requirements for the conduct of Government
policy and program management activities.
e. Regional liaison function, including coordination of communications
between AA-oPPE and Regional Administrators, ensuring through the Associate
Administrator for RegionAl Operations that Regions are appropriately informed
and involved in OPPE act_. .' ::1es: reviewing and assessing content ("., !¥'ency
policy for Umpact on Regional policy and evaluation operations and consistency
wi th OPPE or hJencywide policy and procedures.
f. This assignment of functions shall not detract from the authority of
senior Agency officials to perform sLmilar functions within .their own areas of
responsibility. Staff shall consult on and provide analytical assistance in
the areas described above to senior policy and program officials and other
offices in the Agency. In addition to the performance at Headquarters of the
functions assigned to them, each of the offices within the Office of Policy,
Planning and Evaluation, under the supervision and direction of the Assistant
. Administrator described hereafter, shall be resPonsible for the functional
I supervision of the per.formance of those functions at Agency field establishnents.
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2. OFFICE OF POLICY ANALYSIS. The Office of Policy Analysis, under the
supervision of a Director, perfonns the following functions on an Agencywide
basis: conducts economic evaluations of Agency programs, policies, standards
and regulations, including the estbnation of abatement costs, cost/benefit
analysis, ~ct assessments, and monitoring of plant closings throughout the
Nation: consults and provides analytical assistance in the areas described
above to senior policy and program officials and other offices in the Agency;
conducts intermedia and long-range strategic studies in cooperation with other
Agency offices to outline needs for new Agency initiatives: develops and
coordinates proposals for major new AgenCy initiatives in the environnent
area: maintains liaison on major policy issues with other agencies concerned
with environmental policy, and assures developnent of a coordinated Agency
position, where appropriate: maintains liaison with universities and other
groups active in developing advanced concepts in the energy/envirormenta~
field to the extent necessary to carry out functions assigned to the Office
of Policy Analysis: and coordi~ates the major activities of the divisions
within the Office of Policy Analysis.
a. Economic Analysis Division. The Economic Analysis Division, under the
supervision of a Director, is responsible for: ensuring that the combined
economic effects of all EPA programs, policies, regulations, and standards are
considered appropriately in individual Agency decisions: assessing the macro-
economic effects of EPA's programs: in coordination with the Office of
Management Systems and Evaluation (OMSE), identifying and analyzing potential
long-run issues, trends, or developments in EPA's external environment of an
economic or technological nature that may significantly affect major Agency
goals or objectives; developing alternative strategies for responding to these
potential issues, trends, or developments: ensuring that the benefits of
alternative regulatory requirements are adequately analyzed in the proposal
'and promulgation of individual regulations in any program: and working with
the program offices in the deVelopment of policies regarding analytical
techniques and program ~lementation. These responsibilities are
accanplished by the fo1" ~ .1.119 means: .
( 1 ) Perform analyses of the economic impact of EPA programs for wh ich
more than one regulation is involved.
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program.
Perform analyses of the macroeconomic impacts of EPA's entire
(J) Perform analyses of the economic impacts of all EPA regulations
on individual industries of major economic environmental importance.
(4) Perform analyses of the financial impacts on individual canpanies
or plants of alternative enforcement or regulatory decisions, at the request
of top Agency management.
(5) Coordinate a nationwide program monitoring plant closings
throughout the country and prepare a quarterly report from the Administrator
to the Secretary of Labor.
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(6) Evaluate the effects of EPA's programs on small a.asiness,
camunicate such effects to kJency management and, where apprq>riate, work
to iDprove EPA's regulations and practices as they affect small bJsiness.
(7 ) Provide an ootreach progran to small business thr~ the small
Business OnbJdsman.
(8) Perfonn analyses of the secular trend of the econany, with eq>hasis
on structural develqments affecting'the major polluting industries, and the
Cu\~nts of real aoo inflationary growth on the generation of residuals.
(9) Perfonn analyses of key technological trends and potential new
developnents on the generation of and oontrol of residuals, and the cost of
control.
(0) Develq> alternative strategic responses to these econanic and
technological trends for top Pqency management.
( 11) Prepare reports to Congress, issues papers and policy statements
on JTlJlti-program, econCJ'[Iic/environmental issues of national inpJrtance at the
. request of tq> Agency management.
(12) Review the benefits analyses perfOImed by the program office in
support of prq>osed standards and regulations to insure that the prq>er analyses
have been done, that the analyses are done well, that apprq>riate alternatives
have been considered, and that key econat1ic and policy questions have been
answered.
(1) Perform benefits analyses of specific regulations in instances when
the program office does not have sufficient capability to perform such analyses.
( 14) Provide expe ". advice on benefits analysis to tq> Agency management.
b. Regulatory Policy Division. '!'he Regulatory Policy Division, under the
supervision of a Director, is responsible for: ensuring that the ~acts of
alternative regulatory requirements develq>ed by the Offices of Water, Air and
Radiation, and Solid Waste and Emergency Response are adequately analyzed in
the prq>osal and pranulgation of individual regulations: and in coordination
with a.1SE, ensuring that EPA's permitting policies are as efficient, effective,
and least bJrdensame as possible. These responsibilities are accomplished by
the following Jlleans:
(1) Review the analyses performed by the program offices in support of
prq>osed standards and regulations to insure that the prq>er analyses have
been done, that the analyses are done well, that the apprq>riate alternatives
have been considered, and that key econanic policy questions have been answered.
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riate ltIOdifications to enhance their efficiency
and effectiveness and to reduce their ~rdensaneness.
(4) work with the program offices 00 pemlt policies being develq>ed
to ~lement new program requirements to ensure that the policies are as
efficient, effective and least ~~ensame as possible.
( 5) Prepare reports to Coogress, issues papers and policy statements
00 econanic/envircrmental issues at the request of tq> lvJency management.
. (6) Perform analyses and recannend policy positioos related to
legislation, regulatioos, and program actioos to the Director of Policy Analysis
and the Assistant Mninistrator for Policy, Planning and Evaluation 00 selected
issues in these progran areas.
. c. Integrated Envircnnental Management Division. 'l11e Integrated Environ-
mental Management Program, under the supervision of a Director, is responsible
. for: develq>ing integrated pollution control strategies for selected industrial
sectors and geographic areas: develq>ing and improving analytical methodologies
used in preparing Agencywide strategies for the integrated control of pollution
fran particular industries: and designing, testing and ~lanenting the geogra-
phic and industrial approaches to progral'l integration. These responsibilities
are carried out by the means listed below:
(1) Designs operational mechanisms to coordinate regulation, data
gathering, and analysis of information on emissions fran selected industries;
(2) Advises the Assistant Aaninistrator, OPPE, on priority industries
and geographic areas requiring integrated approaches; Develops cost-effectiveness
measures for various pollution control options, and provides technical support
for this effort in the fields of health effects research, risk analysis. and
ecological effects analysis.
(3) Assembles and analyzes data on health and the environmental media.
In cooperation with the Office of Policy Analysis it performs studies of selected
industries, studies that provide the basis for recarmendations to the Assistant
Administrator, OPPE, on changes in regulatory policy.
(4) Develops scores by which health and ecological effects stenming fran
emissions into all media can be cati>ared for use in cost-effectiveness analysis
of various Elldssioos control options.
(5) Perfo~ studies of the scientific activities of the Agency
regarding the analysis of industrial pollutants, to detennine whether the
assumptions, practices, and standards of such activities are consistent.
Makes rec:amendations on noUfications required to achieve an integrated
scientific approach.
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(6) Identifies, develops and tests technical methOOs for conducting
rrulti-media pathways and exposure analyses for all types of pollutants, toxic
and conventional. This includes consideration of resulting impacts, including
observable health inpacts, changes in h\.lD8l1 body burden of pollutants, ecosystem
changes, and econanic effects (e.g., soiling, crop damage, recreatia'l benefits
losses, etc.).
(7) Developnent of suitable technical assistance tools to SURX>rt
uniform and reproducible ncdeling and lIIOnitoring efforts in support of pathways
and exposure analyses.
(8) Develops procedures for cost-effectiveness analysis of control
strategies, such that necessary controls are assured of being as low in cost
as possible. This includes consideration of lqency regulatory relief and-
regulatory reform objectives.
(9) Develops institutia'lal mechanisms for linking states and local
participants into this process. 'Ibis includes procedures for forming local
management groups for supervising geographic .studiesJ for increasing industry
participation in these studiesJ for developing, and where appropriate,
protecting the confidentiality of, necessary data (effluent, arlt>ient, process)
in support of the studiesJ and for funding and managing these studies.
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3. OFFICE OF S'rANIWQ; AND ~TIOOS. '111e Office of Standards and
Regulations (CSR), under the supervision of a Director, manages the
establishment, ~lementation and administration of the Agency's regulation
developnent and review process. CSR manages OPPE involvement in regulatory
review: conducts technical and statistical analyses of proposed standards,
regulations and guidelines: and serves as the Agency focal point for
identifying, developing and ~lementing alternatives to conventional "carmand
and control" regulations. CSR conducts analyses of Pqency activities related
to chemical substances and provides mechanisms for establishing regulatory
priorities and resolving scientific issues affecting rulemaking. In ensuring
Agency ca1Ipliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, CSR evaluates and reviews
all Agency information collection requests and activities, and, in conjunction
with ~ and CJo1SE, evaluates Agency management and uses of data for decision-
making.
a. Chemicals and Statistical Policy Division. 'lbe Chemicals and
Statistical Policy Division, under the supervision of a Director, establishes
policies, priorities, and procedures for coordinating and integrating Agency
activities related to chemical substances and affecting regulatory decisions
and ensures 'the quality of the statistical bases for Agency regulatocy and
information collection activities and methodologies. The Chemicals and
Statistical Policy Division:
(1) Identifies and investigates Agency activities concerning chemical
substances and integrates and coordinates related regulatory and policy
approaches with appropriate internal and external groups.
(2) Conducts studies and analyses that provide a basis for Agency
priority-setting mechanisms and recommends regulatory and non-regulatory
approaches for chemical control.
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(4) Reviews analyses performed by the Office of Pesticides and Toxic
Substances in support of proposed standards and regulations to ensure that all
appropriate alternatives have been considered and that analyses are technically
and statistically defensible, consistent with Agency policy, and provide the
Administrator with a sound basis for decisionmaking.
Develops mechanisms for resolving scientific issues that affect
(5) Identifies, with the Agency's progran and research offices, areas
of Agency action which can be significantly ~roved by strengthening the
statistical analyses supporting the actions.
( 6) Provides authori tati ve judgements and recamendat ions to the
Director, CSR, and the Assistant Administrator, OPPE, on the adequacy of and
need for statistical data to support Agency regulatory and enforcement actions,
reports to Congress, and public information dOC\.m!nts.
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(7) Reviews and evaluates matters of Agency concern that are mathe-
matical or statistical in nature, including epidemiological investigations
and studies generating estimates of environnental quality.
(8) Provides technical expel'tise to Readquarters offices engaging
in investigations having significant statistical CQlponents.
(9) Coordinates with other Federal agencies and am at the selection,
adaptation, and develcpnent of mathematical and statistical methods to support
enviramental standards and prograns.
( 10) Develops guidance materials and sponsors seminars to inform
Agency managers on statistical techniques and survey design.
b. Regulation and Information Management Division. The Regulation and
Information Management Division, under the supervisioo of a Director, manages
the Aqency's regulation developnent and review process; ensures Agency
CCJII)liance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980: and provides policy
direction and oversight of Agency informatiat management. The Regulation
and Information Management Division:
(l) Manages the Agency's regulation developnent and review process,
and, in doing so:
(a) Designs and inplements regulation developnent and review
procedures;
(b) OYersees initiation and progress of regulatocy activities:
(c) Ensures lvJency cOTIpliance with Executive order 12291:
(d) Develq>s Agency policy on the Regulatory Flexibility Act of
1980 and oversees EPA implementation, and maintains liaison with ~~l) Business
Administration: .
(e) Manages liaison with the Office of Federal Register and
ensures compliance with FR requirements; and
(f) Serves as liaison with am, coordinates CJo1B reviews, and
pranotes resolution of policy issues raised by a-ffi.
(2) Develops and manages a ~uter-based policy management system
for EPA regulations and policy statements.
(3) Functions as staff support office to the Chairman of the Steering
Ccmnittee, and, in doing so:
(a) Manages the Steering Carmittee, Red Border and Consent
Calendar processes;
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(b) Evaluates regulatory proposals for conformity with applicable
requirsnents, for clarity and 'coherencef and
(c) Assures ca"Sideration of oc:mnents and L-.-,.,Igndations and
establishes closure on Steering Camtittee review.
(4) DevelGpS specialized analyses and reports on regulation developnent
status, or issues at the request of the Adninistrator, Assistant Aaninistrator
or other senior managers.
(5) Directs the 1q!ncy project on regulatory negotiation, and, in
doing so:
(a) secures appropriate participatim and sets up deaau5tratim
rulemakings f and
(b) Structures negotiations and evaluates negotiation as an
alternative regulatory mechanism.
(6) Ensures lqency ~liance with the Paperwork Reduction Act
using criteria including the need for the information, practical utility,
non-duplication, and efficiency of collection. This is done by means of:
-- Providing analyses, reviews and evaluatioos of all lqency
informatioo requirsnents including
- Critically reviewing and evaluating major kJency data
collectioo activities and infocmation management activitiesf
-- Preparing the annual Information Collection Budgetf
- Coordinating CM8 review of clearance packages with Pt'09'"'---
offices: and ' ,
- Operating the Federal Information lAXator System for the lqency.
(7) Conducts periodic evaluatioos of /lgency informatioo collection
activities to assess actual and potential efficiency and ability to provide
requisite support to Agency regulatory and enforcement activities.
(8) Develops guidance materials and spoosors seminars and briefings
to inform Agency Managers of informatioo resources management pol icies and
Agency requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
(9) In conjunction with other kJency offices participates in or
directs a public outreach program which allows the public to express
ca1cerns or to ask questions regarding any information requirement contained
in regulations.
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( 10) Responds to public i~iries regarding clearance package
materials published in the Federal Register.
(11) Takes the lead OPPE analyst role for regulations in which
information collection activities playa major part.
c. Regulatory Reform Staff. The Regulatory Reform Staff, under the super-
vision of a Director, manages the development of alternatives to traditional
"ccmnand and. control" regulations. The Regulatory Reform Staff:
(1) Ensures that reforms are technically soond and catpatible with
the Administrator's econanic and envirormental objectives7
(2) Includes regulatory reform alternatives as a rootine part of the
regulation development process7 .
(3) Ensures continuing irop1ementation and pratDtion of regulatory
reform measures, and, in doing so:
(a) Provides technical guidance to States and local governnents
in irop1ementing reforms7
(b)
pranotes adoption and use of approved refoI1llS7
(c) Prepares and provides guidance materials to assist in refom
iroplementation; and
(d) Tracks implementation to assure soond uses, document results,
and make rnid-course corrections.
(4) Designs, coordinates and irop1ements substantive system-wide reform
which provide more flexibility to comply with environmental regul~;ons at
greatly reduced costs, and, in doing so: : .
(a) Solicits participation and input by State and local goverrment
environmental groups and industry;
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Prepares and provides informative materials to interested
parties7 and
(c) Troubleshoots, expedites and oversees both generic and case-
specific developments/applications to assure creation of envirormenta1ly soond,
legally defensible precedents, greater predictability, and expanded use of
reforms.
( 5) Serves as EPA eyes and ears to receive, evaluate and inplement
new ideas for refom fran States, environmental groups, the regulated industry
and other interested parties.
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4. OFFICE OF MANllGDmn' S~ AND tVAWATIOO. 'l1\e Office of Management
Systems and Evaluation (CJ81SE), under the supervision of a Director, directs
and coordinates the developnent, irrplementation and administration of Agency-
wide systems for planning, tracking, and evaluating the accomplishments of
Agency programs. In consultation with other offices within and outside OPPE,
CH;E develops a long-range policy framework for p.qency goals, establishes
time~bles for objectives, and ensures that programs are evaluated against
their aoccmp1ishment of goals. The office is also responsible for directing
an Agencywide system of program evaluation and incorporating into it specific
evaluations perf~ by other offices.
a. Program Evaluation Division. The Program Evaluation Division, under
the supervision of a Director, is responsible for conducting and coordinating,
in collaboration with the Office of the Comptroller and other EPA program
offices, program planning and program evaluation. 'Ibis is acoamplished with
consideration for Agency goals and objectives, stated program strategies, and
constraints Umposed by the Agency planning and budgetary process. The Program
Evaluation Division:
(1) Conducts studies at the request of the Adminstrator, Assistant
Administrators, or Regional Administrators to evaluate existing program activi-
ties and reoammends alternatives. In particular, evaluates the extent to
which Agency activities, taken together, constitute an effective approach to
the most significant ennvironmental problems under EPA's jurisdicition.
(2) conducts or participates in studies on the irrplementation of new
environmental legislation, programs, and strategies, in collaboration with
the appropriate program offices.
() Directs the assembly and evaluation of ecological, technological,
cost, benefit, and institutional data to critique existing program activities
and reccmnends alternatives. In particular, evaluates the extent to which
Agency activities, taken t . .her, constitute a comprehensive attac~'~n national
environmental problems.
(4) Conducts and coordinates evaluations of Agencywide programs,
including those crossing 1q!ncy organizational lines. Collaborates with the
Office of the Comptroller in relating evaluation results to the Agency budgeting
and planning process and to introduce new program eva luation I'1ethods into the
Agency system.
b. Management Systems Division~ The Management Systems Division, under
the supervision of a Director, is responsible for developing a strong framework
for strategic planning, management and accountability directed towards environ-
mental results. Specifically, the Division will:
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(l) Develop and iltplement Agencywide acocuntability mechanisms,
including reporting and follow-up systen8 to permit l'Ia'e effective management
of the Agency by tracking the achievement of its goals. Conduct quality assur-
ance reviews of selected programs for management effectiveness in meeting the
Agency's goals and obj~ives.
(2) Review and develop tailored management tracking and acocuntability
systems for highly visible and i1tp)rtant program ~I~nts of the Aqency
(e.g., Permits, Superfund) to strengthen program management and to avoid
unnecessary duplication. work with Assistant Acbinistrators and Regional
Mninistrators to develop effective accountability systems.
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CHAPl'ER 7 - OFFICE OF tJlltJerational guidance for the performance of
those functions at Agency field establishments.
a. Management ~rations Staff. 'l11e Management Operations Staff, under
the supervision of a Staff Director, provides the Office of External Affairs
with adninistrative, financial management, budget support and publication
review and control support. The Staff is responsible for the preparation of
budget docunents: q>erating plans and supporting justifications for all resource
decisions: preparation of organization and personnel materials: preparation
and tracking of payroll, travel and procurement actions: and facilities, space
and prq>erty support. Members of the Staff perform peer review responsibilities
for the Office of External Affairs: provide a centralized review capability to
ensure Agency publication tracking, prevention of duplication in printing,
inter-office coordination, s~ilarity of format, and advance notice to the
Administratoc of the policy ~lications of Agency documents: and maintain an
k;Jency clearinghouse for EPA speeches.
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2. OFFICE OF FEDERAL ACTIVITIES. 111e Office of Federal Activities (OFA) is
headed by a Director who reports to the Assistant Aaninistrator for External
Affairs. Directs and supervises all the functions of the Office with the
support of a Deputy Director. Acts as national program manager for the five
major programs assigned to OFA. 'l1\ese include: I) the review of other agency
EISs and other major actions under the authority of Section 309 of the Clean
Air Act, 2) ~lementation of £PAis responsibilities under section 404 (dredge
and fill permits) of the Clean Water Act, 3) EPA cacpliance with the National
Envircnnental Policy Act (NEPA) and related laws, directives, an6 Executive
policies concerning special environnental areas and cultural resources, 4)
CCl1pliance with Executive policy on American Indian affairs and the developnent
of programs for environnental protection on Indian landS, and 5) the develqment
and oversight of national programs and internal policies, strategies, and
procedures for ~lementing Executive Order 12088 and other aaninistrative or
statutory provisions concerning ~liance with environnental requirements by
federal facUities: chairs the Standing CCmnittee on lJIplementation of E.O.
12088. Serves as £PAl s principal point of contact and liaison with other
federal agencies and provides consultation and technical assistance to those
agencies relating to !PAl s areas of expertise and responsibility. Mninisters
the filing and infonnation system for all federal Environnental Impact Statements
under agreement with the Council ~ Environnental Quality (CEX» and provides
liaison with CEO on this function and related matters of NEPA program adminis-
tration. Provides a central point of information for EPA and the public on
environmental ~ct assessment techniques and methodologies.
a. Special Programs and Analysis Division. 'nle Special Programs and
Analysis Division; under the supervision of a Director, develops and recu'.lIends
national programs and internal policies, strategies, and procedures for: pre-
paring environnental llnpact statements (EISs) on EPA activities: compliance
with various statutes, directives, and administration policies on the protec-
tion of special environnental areas (SEAs): and general implementation of NEPA.
Serves as the EPA focal point for ~roving capabilities in interdisciplinary
environnental analysis. Provides central point of information oft.he DUblic on
EISs and environnental iq)act assessment techniques and methodolog.cr..., and
works with federal and international agencies in this area. Develops national
programs and internal policies, strategies, and procedures for llnplementing
Executive Order 12088. Develops workload models and carries out workload
analysis for OFA's areas of responsibility: provides results for incorporation
into the Office of External Affairs resource requests and other budgetary/
planning activities. OYersees development of policies, regulations and programs
related to environnental protection on Indian lands, and responds to tribal and
other inquiries regarding these policies and programs. Administers the filing
and information system for all federal EISs and provides liaison with CEX) on
this function and related matters of NEPA program administration. Provides
program development and management support, as needed, to the other 2 Divisions.
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b. Federal Agency Liaison Division. The Federal Agency Liaison Division,
under the supervision of a Director, develops or reccmnends policies, strategies,
and procedures for conducting EPA's Federal action review program under Section
309 of the Clean Air Act. Acts as the focal point for EPA contacts (within
OFA's areas of responsibility) with assigned Federal agencies, providing an
integrated environmental overview for projects proposed by the assigned
agencies. The staff works with the assigned Federal agencies and the EPA
Regional and Headquarters offices to iIrplement environnental requirements
regarding federally conducted, supported, or permitted activities as required
by Section 309 of the Clean Air Act. Performs necessary Federal agency
(HeacXluarters level) liaison activities to rerolve problems. Acts as a focal
point for Regional and Headquarters contacts on matters related to the assigned
EPA comments on Federal agency proposed actions under Section 309 of the Clean
Air Act. Prepares, as appropriate, statements, regulations, programs, and
policies. Prepares, as appropriate, reports, recamnendations, briefings and
correspondence for the Assistant Administrator for External Affairs and other
Agency officials. In support of these activities the staff provides a clearing-
house mechanism for receiving general inquiries or requests fran assigned
Federal agencies for consultation and technical assistance. Represents EPA, as
appropriate, on interagency advisory groups concerned with environmental issues
of national in'portance. Responds to inquiries concerning specific cases as well
as related policies and procedures. Supports, as needed, the federal facilities
compliance program.
c. .~atic Resource Division. The Aquatic Resource Division, under the
supervision of a Director, carries out duties assigned to the office relating
to administration of the 404 Program including development of policies,
~rocectures, regulations (except for the 404(b)(l) Guidelines and supplemental
technical docuroents) and strategies; overseeing Agency activities involving
dredge and fill permit review and State program development; restriction or
denial of discharge sites under section 404(c); coordination of the state
~rogram approval process, assisting the Office of Water Enforcement and Permits
and Enforcement and Compliance Monitoring in enforcement actions;:~r~ providing
an Agency focal point for other 404 and wetlands protection activicles. Acts
as the focal point for EPA contacts (witMin OFA's areas of responsibility) with
Corps of Engineers and Fish and Wildlife Service. Provides an integrated
enviLonmental overview for projects pr~sed by these agencies. The staff
wor~s with these Federal agencies and the EPA Regional and Headquarters offices
to Lrnplement envirormental requirements regarding federally conducted, su~rted,
or permitted activities, including ocean dumping. Performs necessary Federal
Agency (Headquarters level) liaison to resolve problems. Prepares, as appropriate,
F.P~ ~nts on Federal agency proposed actions, environmental ~ct statements,
regulations, programs, and policies. Prepares, as appropriate, reports,
recammenaations, briefings and correspondence for the Assistant Administrator
for External Affairs and other Agency officials. In support of these activities
the staff provides a clearinghouse mechani~. for receiving general inquiries or
requests from assigned Federal agencies for consultation and technical assistance.
Represents EPA, as appropriate, on interagency advisory groups concerned with
environmental issues of national ~rtance. Responds to inquiries concerning
specific cases as well as related policies and procedures. Supports, as
necessary, the federal facilities compliance program.
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3. OPPICZ OF LmISlATIVE ANALYSIS. '1'he Office of tAlgi8lative Analysi8,
serv1iij"1n the capacity of Legislative COUn88l, is reapcneible far leoislative
drafting and liaison activities relating to the AgenCY'1 prcgr... It e.rci_s
responsibility for legislative drafting, reports to the Office of Management
and Budget and congressional camdttees on prcpoeed legislation and pending
and enrolled bills, as required by am Circular No. A-l9 and Bulletin No. 72-6,
testimony on legislation and other matters before congre88ional c:amlittees,
and review of tranec:ripts of legislative hearings. It maintains liaison with
Office of Ca1grelsional Liaison on all Agency activities of interest to the
Congress. The Office works closely with the staffs of various Assistant
Adndnistrators, Associate Administrators, ~ional Administrators, and Staff
Office Directors in acoordance with established Agency procedures, in the
developnent of the Agency's legislative program. Assists the Assistant.
Administrator for External Affairs and the Agency's senior policy officials
in guiding legislative initiatives through the legislative process. Advises
the Assistant 'Administrator for Administration and Resources Management in
matters pertaining to appr~riations legislation. It works closely with the
Office of Federal Activities to assure canpliance with Agency procedures for
the preparation of environmental ~ct statements, in relation to proposed
legislation and reports on legislation. The Office coordinates with the
Office of Management and Budget, other agencies, and congressional staff members
on matters within its area of responsibility: and develops suggested State and
local environmental legislative proposals, using inputs provided by other
Agency cCl'lpOnents. The Legislative Reference Library provides legislative
research services for the Agency - Headquarters and all field ~rations.
The Library secures and furnishes Congressional materials to all EPA employees
and, if available, to other government agencies and priv~te organizations: and
it also provides the service of securing, upon request, EPA reports and materials
for the Congress.
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4. OFFICE OF ~I~ LIAIsaJ. 'l1\e Director, Office of Congressional
Liaison, serves as the principal advisor to the Administrator with respect
to congressional activities. All of the functions and responsibilities of
the Director are Agencywide and apply to the provision of services with respect
to all of the prog~ams and activities of the Agency. The Office serves as the
principal point of congressional contact with the Agency and maintains an
effective liaison with the Congress on Agency activities of interest to the
Coogress, am, as nece~, maintains liaison with Agency Regional and field
officials, other Government agencies, and public and private grcups having an
interest in legislative matters affecting the Agency. It assures the provision
of prarpt response to the Congress on all inquiries relating to activities of
the AgenCYJ and monitors and coordinates the continuing operating contacts
between the staff of the Office of the Comptroller and staff of the Appropriations
Subcommittees of Congress.
a. Congressional Liaison Division. The Congressional Liaison Division
is responsible for congressional activities relating to the Agency's programs.
. The Oivision provides intelligence summaries of congressional activities, atti-
tudes, and actions and provides specialized services for congressional offices
and ocmmittees by referring requests and inquiries concerning substantive
legislative matters or technical program activities to appropriate AQency
officials fOE' action. It assists the policy officials in the developnent and
implementation of plans and strategies for the Agency legislative prcgram fran
the standpoint of its congressional liaison perspectiveJ and maintains liaison
with the Legislative Division within the Office of General Counsel, on all
Agency activities of interest to the Congress. The Division coordinates grant
and contract announcementSJ attends and reports on congressional hearings of
interest to the AgenCYJ reviews all congressional correspondenceJ maintains
liaison with the Office of Public Affairs to assure congressional notification
of significant eventsJ prepares special information packets for distribution
to congressional officesJ prepares a daily digest of t~e "Congressional Record"
for use by Agency officials: coordinates the flow of information on matters
of mutual interest betwee. .,e Office of Congressional Liaison and.-"~e Congres-
sional and Intergovernmental Liaison Staff Offices in the RegionsJ arranges
for conferences with the Regional Staff Offices to develop and discuss legisla-
tive and congressional liaison strategiesJ and performs other special assignments
as required.
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5. OFFICE OF PRIVA'm AND PUBLIC S~l~ LIAI~. '1he Office of Private and
Public Sector Liai8a'\, under the supervision of a Director, is the principal
point of contact with public interest gra.aps representing general purpose
State and local governnents, and envirawnental and business interest groups
and associations. Is the principal source of advice and information
for the ~nistrator on intergovernnental relatia'\8. Maintains liaison at
intergovernnental issues with the White House and CJ4Ih identifies and seeks
solutia'\8 to emerging intergoverrmental issues, recxmnends and coordinates
persooal involWln8nt by the A«:binistrator and Deputy Alininistrator in
relations with State, county and local governnent officials, and with
envirornental and business representatives. COOrdinates and assists
Headquarters Cu,~nt8 in their handling of ~uged, issue oriented
intergoverl'l'ftBntal problEIIIS. works with Regional AtDinistrators and the
Office of Regional Operations to encourage the adq)tion of brproved methoc,1s
for dealing effectively with State and local governments, environmental
and business organizations on specific EPA program initiatives, works with
the Irmediate Office of the Mninistrator, Office of Coogressional Liaison,
Office of Public Affairs, and the Regional Offices to develcp and carry out
a CCIIprehensive externa.1 relations program~ and tracks legislative ini.tiatives
which affect the Agency's intergoverrrnental relatia'\8. Advises and supports
the Office Director in in'plementing the President's Enviranental Youth Awards
program.
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6. OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS. The Director, Office of Public Affairs, provides
direction to, and supervisioo of, .the activities, programs and staff assigned
to the Office of Public Affairs. The Director serves as chief spokesperson
for the Aqency and as a principal adviser to the Mninistrator, Deputy
Administrator, and senior Management Officials, 00 public affairs aspects of
the Agency's activities and programs. The Office of Public Affairs provides
to the media adequate and timely information as well as responses to queries
fran the media on all EPA program activities. It assures that the policy of
q>enness in all information matters, as enunciated by the Mninistrator, is
honored in all respects. Develops publications to inform the general public
of major EPA programs and activities: it also develq>s informatiooal materials
for internal EPA use, in Headquarters, Regions, Labs and Field Offices. It
maintains clearance systems and procedures for periodicals and nontechnical
information develq>ed by EPA for public distribution and reviews all
publications for public affairs interests. The Office of Public Affairs .
provides policy direction for, and coordination and oversight of EPA' s
catlllmity relations program. It provides a system for ensuring that EPA
educates citizens and responds to their coocerns about all envira-rnental
issues and that there are opportunities for public involvement in the
resolution of problems. Supervises the production of audio-visual materials,
includilYJ graphics, radio and video materials, for the general public and for
internal audiences, in support of EPA policies and programs. Provides program
direction and professional review of the performance of public affairs functions
in the Regiooal Offices of EPA, as well as at laboratories and other field
offices. The Office of Public Affairs is responsible for reviewing interagency
agreements and Headquarters purchase request requisitioos expected to result
in contracts in the areas of public information and cxmnunity relations. It
develq>s prcpJSals and reviews Headquarters grant applicatioos under
consideration'when public affairs. goals are involved.
a. Press Division. The Press Division provides the principal
dissemination system for Envircnnental Protection Agency announcements, press
releases and statements, speeches, Congressional and public hearilYJ testimony,
calendars of principal officers, biographies of principal officers and other
doc:unents of interest to the general PUblic. Under the supervision of the
Director, this division provides support to the Achinistrator, and other
Senior Management Officials in their relationships to the media: it monitors
nationwide media coverage of kjency activities and policies, as well as external
events and developnent of interest to the envirawnental camuni ty. The Press
Division provides guidance and assistance to the technical and program staffs
of the Assistant and Associate Achinistrators in providilYJ informatioo to the
general public on their activities. The Division also advises the Publications
Division and the OPA Director on rieeds of the Aqency for general-information
publications: it also advises the Audio-Visual Division on Agency needs for
general inf~tioo audl~isual materials--for video, radio, and graphic
presentations. '
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b. Publications Division. The Publications Division develops non-technical
puplicat 00. a'I ma or EPA progrems for dissemination to the general public.
It also devel~s publication. for internal cc:mnunications amono all EPA
Eltl)loyees, among EPA managers, and for select segments of the EPA organization
as app~riate. Publishes for both external and internal use a scholarly
journal on enviranental problems, with special attention to !PAl s view of
thOse problems and the prospects for solving them, and also publishes; for
internal use a'lly, daily news briefs and extensive clipping. of articles and
editorials relevant to envirormental matters as published in the daily madia
and periodicals.
c. Communitv Relations Division. .The Community Relations Division is
responsible for ensuring that EPA's camunity relations efforts, i.e. ful~ .
inf~tion and education programs directed to citizens in specific oommunities,
are responsive to citizen concerns and fears about all environmental issues.
The Community Relations Division will establish and operate a Community Pelations
Crisis Control Center as a system for addressing CCII'IIIJnity concerns on a
continuing, non-crisis basis. The Division will initiate and institutionalize
the development of an annual Agencywide Communication Plan as well as plans
for each major program office and Regional Office. The Division establishes
and maintains EPA oommunications and relations with the various segments of
American society having interests in environmental matters, including citizen
and environmental groups, business and industry, agricultural, labor, consumer,
minority, State (inf~tion only), public interest and health groups, and
other groups as they emerge. Advises the Publications Division/Audio-visual
Division/OPA Director on the need for general informational materials, and
supports the Office of the Director in ensuring EPA campliance with the
President's Executive Order on Consumer Affairs. Serves as the. OPA liaison
with Regional Public Affairs Offices, initiates and coordinates projects/grants/
contracts with public interest and private groups to meet the Agency's community
relations objectives, and provldes the camunity relations expertise necessary
in develq>ing camunications strategies for issues of great public concern.
d. Audio-Visual Division. The Audio-visual Division produces audio-visual
materials, including radio, photograhics, exhibits, graphics and video programs,
for support of EPA internal and external information programs1 provides
technical guidance for the Acininistrator, Deputy Aaninistrator, and senior
Management Officials of EPA on audio-visual applications, design and
facilities, assists EPA elements in the review, analysis and validation of
their audio-visual programs and needs1 establishes overall technical programs7
maintains liaison with the audio-visual professional community, industrial
plaMing and technical research organizations to keep abreast of the state of
the art1 and aaninisters a clearance system for equipnent purchases to improve
the use and to assure cauparability of audio-visual equi~nt in Headquarters
and the Regions.
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2. OFFICE OF AUDIT. '1he Office of Audit, under the supervision of the
Assistant Inspector General for Audit, reports to the Inspector General.
Manages, coordinates, and has overall responsibility for policy direction of
all audits relating to ~ncy programs and operations. Provides liai8a1 with
Federal, State and local governnents, and private audit organizations and pro-
vides necessary guidance for Agency auditors in Field Divisions: reviews exist-
irYJ and pr~ legislation and regulations to provide the IG caments on the
inpacts such legislation and regulations have on the eocuanical and efficient
administration of the Agency's programsf and monitors the audit wonplan in
conjunctia'l with Field Divisions. Ensures that audits' perfomed by the Office
of Inspector General and non-Federal auditors are carried out in accordance with
the standards established by the Canptroller General of the United States, and
monitors all contracts that the Office has with CPA firms and State ~izations.
a. ~rations Staff. '!'be Audit Operations Staff, under the supervision ot
. a Director, is C(JII~ of a Policy and Planning Unit and a Field Operations
Unit. The Policy and PlannirYJ Unit is responsible for: (l) Maintaining infODN!t-
tion about the EPA audit universe: (2) Assessing the wlnerability of EPA
programs, and the need for audit: () Developing the aMual workplan: (4) Up-
dating the OIG manual: and (5) Developing and issuing Office of Audit guidance
and procedures. The Field Operations Unit provide increased liaison and over-
sight of field q>erations. 'l1\is Unit is responsible for: (1) Monitoring oogoing
audit efforts to speed up the ocnduct of audits and obtain thorough coverage of
critical areas: (2) Reviewing draft and final reports to assure that such reports
meet OIG standards and are issued in a timely manner: (3) Evaluating performance
and reporting achievements on the monthly Management Accountability Reports: and
(4) Providing liaison between Headquarters and field elements with respect to
policy, prograrrmatic, or administrative matters.
b. Technical 'Services Staff. The Technical Services Staff, under the
suPervision of a Director, is Cu,~ of an Engineering Unit, MJP Audits
Unit, and a Program Analysis Unit. The Engineering Unit provides technical
engineering review a~sb. ~ to ongoing audits related to the EP. construction
grant and toxic substances programs. The ADP Audit Unit is respo..:....t....e for
identifying, planning, and overseeing audits of EPA's ADP operations. Addi-
tionally, the ADP Audit Unit: (l) Analyzes 'the OIG's need for ADP resources:
(2) Provides guidance to the field regarding the effective utilization of N)P
resources: and (3) Assures that audits of ADP operations are conducted in
accordance with applicable GAD standards. The Program Analysis Unit is
responsible for obtaining a detailed working knowledge of the statutes, regu-
lations, and policies and procedures related to EPA programs: this knowledge
is used to plan needed audits. ~ram experts assist in the preparation of
surveys and audit guides and provide guidance to field staff to ensure an
adequate understanding of the audits being performed. Audit reports are
reviewed to assure technical accuracy' and appropriate recommendations.
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Field Divisions. The Office of Audit maintains six Field Divisions:
Field
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Office Location
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Eastern
Mid-Atlantic
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Federal Regions I and II
Federal Region III .
Federal Regions IV and VI
Federal Regions V
Federal Regions VII, VIII, IX , X
Washington, D.C.
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Philadelphia
Atlanta
Chicago
San Francisco
Each Field Division, under the supervision of a Divisional Inspector General
for Audit, reports to the Assistant Inspector General for Audit, conducts- a
program of internal and external audits of EPAls activities within the Field
Division, prepares and issues internal and external audit t'eports, iDplements
audit policies and standards, arranges and controls audit assistance performed
by other Federal agencies and non-Federal auditors, and maintains operating
contacts with fllJency offices and Sta.te government offices in the assigned area
to assist in prCJll)t resolution of problems requiring audit service or advice.
Sub-offices within the audit Field Divisions will be located to provide audit
capabilities where needed.
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3. OFFICE OF INV!Sl'IGM'1~. 'Itle Office of Investigations, under the
supervisioo of the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations, reports to
the Inspector General. Manages, coordinates, and has overall responsibility
for investigations relating to lV;lency programs and operations: conducts
sensitive investigations of high officials of the Agency, and maintains local
liaiSQ'1 with u.s. Attorneys, Criminal Fraud Branch, Department of Justice and
other Federal investigative agencies. Provides guidance and coordination for
management assessment reviews of operating divisioos and release or denials of
requests for investigation information under the provisions of the Freedan of
Information or Privacy Acts. Staff within the 1J'IInediate Office of the Assis-
tant Inspector General, direct and coordinate nationwide investigations to
ensure calplianc:e with OIG policy, plans and standards: provide technical
guidance and oversee operations of Field Divisions for the detection and pre-
vention of actual or suspected violations of Federal laws or regulat ions 1.
assign investigative priorities and monitor personnel utilization and opera-
tion of the Office of Investigations: maintain liaison with Agency operating
C;UI~nts, State agencies, the FBI, U.S. Attorney, and other law enforcement
units: and iDt>lement and cord.tct standards of conduct briefings for OIG
~loyees.
Field Divisions. The Office' of Investigations maintains five Field
Divisions:
Field
Division
Geographical Area
of Responsibility
Federal Regions I and II
Federal Region III
Federal Regions IV and VI
Federal Regions V and VII
Federal Regions VIII, IX and X
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Mid-Atlantic
Southern
Northern
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Chicago
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Each Field Division, wr-tr t;1:te supervision of a Divisional Inspector General
for Investigations, reports to the Assistant Inspector General for Investiga-
tions: plans, develops, conducts, and evaluates investigations of EPA programs,
per8a\nel aoo activities to identify and report operating conditions which
may have actual or potential adverse effects upon the Agency's mission: plans
and develops procedures for handling allegations and whistleblOlller calplaints
within each Field Division: aoo maintains continuing liaison with Federal,
State, and local investigative agencies. Sub-offices within the investigatioos
Field Divisions will be located to provide investigative capabilities where
needed.
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4. OFFICE OF MANAGD1Dll' AND TEX:HNICAL ASSESSMENI'. '!be Office of Management
and Technical Assessment, headed by an Assistant Inspector General, is
responsible for:
(1) Servirr;J as the focal point for the Agency's anti-fraud effort:
(2) Servirr;J as the focal point for management evaluation of Office of
Inspector General programs and operations:
(3) Operating the Office of Inspector General suspension and debarment
program:
(4) Operating the Agency's "Hotline":
( 5) Providing administrative, budget, management, and persamel services
for the Office of Inspector General:
(6) Operating the Agency's personnel security clearance program:
(7) Administerirr;J. the Office of Inspector General Issuance System:
(8) Mninisterirr;J the Office of Inspector General's Freedan of Informa-
tion Act and Privacy Act programs:
(9) OVerseeirr;J Office of Inspector General delegated functions: and
(10) Providing policy direction and guidance to ~ubordinate organizational
entities.
To carry oot these responsibilities, the Office of Management and Technical
Assessment is organized into two divisions, each headed by a Director, who
receives policy direction and guidance fran the Assistant Inspector General.
a. Technical Assessment and Fraud Prevention Division. The Technical
Assessment and Fraud Prevention Division, under the supervision of a Director,
is responsible for:
(1) Reviewirr;J and analyzirr;J Agency programs, operations, and proposed
legislation and regulations to identify and isolate those areas considered
sensitive to fraud, waste, and abuse:
(2) Researching, developing, testing, and implementing innovative
techniques and systems for the detection of fraud, and publicizing this informa-
tion throughout the Agency:
(3) Developing and implementing strategies that minimize the oppor-
tunity for the occurrence of fraud, waste and abuse, and providing leadership
in this effort to appropriate disciplines within and outside the Agency:
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(4) Identifying, evaluating and reporting on significant findings,
trends and patterns disclosed in audit, investigative, and evaluation reports
prepared by the OIG, GN), and other Goverrment organizations;
(5) Performing reviews and evaluations of OIG audit and investigative
field divisions and other entities to determine OYerall effectiveness and
efficiency, and for compliance with established policies and procedures;
(6) Maintaining and ~rating the Office of Inspector General's
suspension and debarment program: and
(7) Operating the Agency "Hotline" for the receipt, screening, and
disposition of employee and public complaints oonoerning the possible ex~stence
of fraudulent activities in violation of laws and regulations.
b. Administrative and Management services Division. The Administrative
and Management services Division, under the supervision of a Director, is
responsible for:
(1) r'eveloping, presenting and controlling the Office of Inspector
General's operating budgets, to include providing expert assistance and
guidance to other OIG offices in projecting staffing and resource needs;
(2) Directing the Office of Inspector General personnel management,
payroll and related systems, to include recruitment, ~loyee counseling,
training, staff develq:ment, meeting equal eI11;)loyment opportunity goals, and
employee orientation:
(3) Preparing and coordinating semiannual reports to the Administra-
tor and Congress on the activities of the Office of Inspector General:
(4) Providing aaninistrative and management support services to the
Office of Inspector General, to include organization and management studies,
systems and procedures studies, procurement assistance, and office organiza-
tion and laYOJt:
(5) Operating the Agency's personnel security clearance program:
(6) Developing Office of Inspector General policies, standards and
~rating procedures, and managing the OIG Issuance System for OIG Manuals,
OIG Bulletins, etc.;
(7) Preparing and coordinating responses to requests for audit,
investigative and other data under the provisions of the Freedom of Informa-
tion and Privacy Acts: .
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(8) Coordinating the Office of Inspector General's Management Account-
ability Report, to include gathering and analyzing statistical information on
a~l1shnent of goals and objectives: and
(9) Receiving, maintaining and physically c:ontrolling Office of
Inspector General audit and investigative files and related correspaadence
and recoE'ds.
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CRWlementation of the Al;Jency system.
Provides policy review for ORD planning, budgeting and reporting activities.
Recamtends resource targets and major objectives for ORD research offices.
Coordinates the preparation of ORD programs plans and budgets within ORD and
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with Agency program and Regional Offices and external scientific and user
groops. Recamtends and, as directed, conducts reviews and evaluations of
ORO programs to determine responsiveness to Agency strategies and ORD plans,
including the development of appropriate criteria to measure program .
performance. Provides analysis of new or proposed legislation for impact on
the Office of Research and Development and its program responsibilities.
Provides administrative and financial support services to the ORD Headquarters
components, and coordinates administrative matters for ORD field components.
Establishes administrative policies and procedures for ORO oamponents in
amplification of ngency policies. Allocates resources, as directed by the
Assistant Administrator, and develops and operates internal ORC fiscal and
manpower controls. Coordinates administrative aspects of ORC foreign
activities, including travel.
(2) Center For Environmental Research Information, Cincinnati. The
Center for Environmental Reseach Information, under the supervision of a Direc-
tor, is responsible to the Director, Office of Research Program Management for
the management and implementation, within Agency an~ ORC policies, gu'idelines
and allocated resources, of a comprehensive nationa~ program to facilitate the
dissemination and exchange of scientific or technical information resulting
fran the ORC research program and technology transfer, to the variety of
environmental decisionmaking officials and other user groups inside and oot-
side the Agency. The program shall be developed in coordination with Regional
Administrators and Assistant Administrators. The Director assists in the
development of broad research information policy, program guidelines, and
plans. Identifies and recommends the initiation of specific dissemination
projects or programs, including the resources and schedules required to aocam-
plish them. Upon. receiving the necessary resoorces, carries oot the work
either through its own facilities and staff or under contract, grant, inter-
or intra-agency agreements with other oLganizations. Provides technical and
operational support and expertise to ORD laboratories and Agency programs
with respect to user group identification and characterization, and in the
developrent and iroplementation of technical information outputs/pack;j :
and dissemination systems.
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2. OFFICE OF ACID DEPQ;ITIOO, ENVIR:H1!N1'AL MOOI'roRING AND CUALITY ASSURANCE.
The Office of Acid Deposition, Environnental Monitoring and Quality Assurance
(~), under the supervision of an Office Director, is responsible to the
Assistant Administrator for Research and Developnent for planning, managing
and evaluating a catlprehensive program for: (a) monitoring the cause and
effects of acid depositionJ (b) research and development on the causes,
effects and corrective steps for the acid depositioo phenaftBnonJ (c) research
with respect to the transport and fate of pollutants which are released into
the atm:)SphereJ (d) developnent and demonstration of techniques and methods
to measure exposure and to relate ambient concentrations to exposure by
critical receptorsJ (e) research, development and daronstration of new
IOOnitoring methods, systems, techniques and equi};lnent for detection,
identification and characterization of pollutants at the source and in the
ambient environnent and for use as reference or standard IOOnitoring methods"
(f) establishment, direction and coordination of Agencywide OJa.lity
Assurance Program: and (g) developnent and provision of quality assurance
methods, techniques and material including validation and standardization of
analytical methods, samplinca techniques, quality control methods, standard
reference materials, and techniques for data collection, evaluation. and
interpretation.
The Office identifies specific research, development, demonstration and
service needs and priorities, establishes program policies and guidelines:
develops program plans including objectives and estUnates of resources
required to accomplish objectives: administers the approved program and
activities: assigns program responsibility and resources to the laboratories
assigned by the Assistant Administrator: directs and supervises assigned
laboratories in program administration: and conducts reviews of program
progress and takes action as necessary to assure timeliness, quality and
responsiveness of outputs.
a. Program Operations Staff.' The Program Operations Staff, under the
supervision of a Chief, serves as the principal management and support st:' -~
to the Director, OADEM;)A, and is responsible for: (1) the developnent, .
administration and coordination of program management and administrative
support for the Office and its associated laboratories: (2) administering
the ORD planning, reporting and review system within the Office and developing
and administering such additional systems as are necessary for supporting
budget, program develO(J1\8nt and defense, personnel management and financial
management of the Office and associated laboratories: (3) reviewing inter-
divisional and inter-laboratory strategies, objectives, plans, progress and
resoorces for canpliance with ORD, 1v;Jency and legislative requirements: (4)
recammending priorities and strategies to optUnize utility of resources: and
(5) serving as a point 9f liaison with O~I s Office of Research Program
Management and other organizations for planning, programming, reporting,
fiscal control and mangement of activities of the office.
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b. ouality Assurance Management Staff. Under the supervision of a Director,
the Quality Assurance Management Staff (OAMS) is responsible to the Director,
OADEH;)A, for devel~ing the Agencywide mandatory Quality Assurance Program for
all environnental data collection activities. The objective of the quality
assurance program is to assure that each EPA office or laboratory has defined
and has the tools to define the level of data quality needed for the intended
data use and to determine whether the needed quality assurance is attained.
OAMS policy applies to all State grantees reRponsible for collecting data for
use by EPA and all research and contract efforts collecting environnental data.
Specifically QMS develops policy guidance for use by each Aqency office or
laboratory in their preparing QA program plans and QA project plans. OAMS
devel~s the policy and technical guidance for conducting and reviewing QA
audits. OAMS reviews and approves all QA program plans and conducts technical
and management audits of any office or laboratory QA program to determine
conformance with their approved QA program. QAMS establishes appropriate
oammunications and training materials necessary for offices and laboratories
to implement their QA programs.
c. Environmental Monitoring Systems Division. 'The Environnental Monitoring
Systems Division, undet the supervision of a Director, is responsible'to the
Director, OADEH;)A, for the planning, management, coordination and review of
the Agency's research, develcpnent and deroonstration Programs in the Air,
Toxics, Pesticides, Radiation, Water, and Waste Management media to define:
(1) techniques and systems to measure e)tpoSure and relate ambient concentrations
of pollutants to exposure of critical receptors~ (2) precise, accurate techniques
surveillance and enforcement requirements~ (3) candidates for designation and
standard or reference lOOni toril'VJ methods: ( 4) moni toril'VJ methods and systems
includiI'VJ sampling techniques and methodology, and other catp:>nents of
monitoring systems and strategies: (5) quality assured monitoring techniques
including methods of standardization validation and equivalency and quality
procedures and protocols and quality control: and (6) managing and providiI'VJ
specialized roonitoring or other systems to Agency program and Regional Offices
as well as other Federal and State agencies in response to requests ~~ s~rvices.
The division provides technical expertise and management assistance in the
areas noted above: devel~s broad Agency policy and program plans, priorities
and laboratory objectives: coordinates research and develcpnent activities
with other OCIIpJI1ents of ORO, the Agency, the Federal, State and local
governnents and the private sector: reviews laboratory plans, allocates
resources and lOOni tors the status of ongoing programs: conducts or assists
in conducting program reviews~ and develops recannendations for corrective
actions when necessary.
d. Acid Deposition and Atmospheric Research Division. The Acid
Deposition and Atmospheric Research Division (AtWID), under the supervision
of a Director, is responsible to the Director, OADE'.M;)A, for the plaming
management, coordination and review of: (1) the Agency's acid deposition
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made materials, aquatic and terrestrial effects, surveying and monitoring
aquatic and terrestrial resources at risk (advanced warning system), and
l~ing aquatic resourceS1 (2) conducting long-term assessments and short-
term analyses of scientific information to support Agency policy development
on acid deposition to include assessing cost, benefit, and effectiveness of
control and mitigation options of acid rainJ and (3) the Agency's research
and developnent program to determine the atmospher:ic processes, transport
and tra~formation of air pollution as it relates to urban, regional and
global atmospheres.
'l1'1e Division provides technical expertise and management assistance in the
areas noted aboveJ devel~ broad Agency policy and program plans, prioritles
and laboratory objectivesJ coordinates research and developnent activities
with other ~nts of ORD, the Agency, the Federal, State and local
goverments and the private sector, represents the Agency on the Research
Coordination Council of the Federal Interagency Task Force on Acid
PrecipitationJ reviews l.aboratory plans, 'allocates resources and monitors
the status of ongoing programsJ conducts or assists in conducting program
reviews I and develops reccmnendations for corrective actions when necessary.
e. Envir~ntalJ1Onitoring Sy~tems La~, Research triangle
Park (RTP), North Carolina. The Environmental Monitoring Systems
Laboratory, RTP, under the supervision of a Director, is respoi1sible to
the Director, OADEH;)A, for the management within Agency and ORO policies
and guidelines and allocated resources, of programs in field monitoring,
analytical support, and other technical support for air pollutants in
ambient air and fr~ stationary and mobile sourcesJ and of a quality assurance
program for specialized air pollution natitoring. Assists in the developnent
, of broad research policy and prOgram guidelines and long-range research plans.
Recommends specific projects and programs, including the resources and
schedules required to aocomp1i , them. Upon obtaining the resources,
carries out the work either through its own facilities and field stations or
under contract, cooperative agreement, or interagency agreement with other
organizations. Provides technical support to Aqency \.'UI1p>nents, as requested,
within the resources allocated for this purpose. Assures . that the results
of its work are disseminated according to ORD guidelines. Provides the
administrative and financial framework to assure that the activities of the
Laboratory meet p,qency and Federal government requirements.
f. Environnental Monitoring and Support Laboratory, Cincinnati, Ohio.
'l11e Environmental Monitoring and Support Laboratory, Cincinnati, under the
supervision of a Director, is responsible to the Director, O~, for the
management, within the Agency and ORD, of policies and guidelines and allocated
resources~ of programs in field monitoring analytical methods~ other technical
support.~ and quality assurance of water, wastewater, and solid waste.
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Assists in the developnent of broad research policy and progrCl'l\ guidelines
and long-range research plans. Reccmnends specific projects and programs,
including the resoorces and schedules required to accaTtplish them. Upon
obtaining the resources, carries out the work either through its am
facllities and field stations or under contract, cocperative agreement, or
interagency agreement with other organizations. Provides technical support
to Agency ccmp:>nents, as requested, within the resoorces allocated for this
purpose. Assures that the results of its work are diSSElllinated according to
ORD guidelines. Provides the administrative and financial framework to
assure that the activities of the Laboratory meet Agency and Federal
goverrrnent requirements.
g. Environnental Monitoring Systems Laboratory, Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Envirorunental Monitoring Systems Laboratory, under the supervision of
a Director, is responsible to the Director, OADEMQA, for the management,
within the Agency and ORD policies and guidelines and allocated resoorces,
of programs for multi-media and reroote sensing nonitoring and measurements,
special surveys, field testing, emergency response and other technical support
operations, and of a quality assurance'program. The Director is the principal
contact for the testing activities of the Department of Energy (OOE), and
. serves ,on various advisory bodies and panels of the OOE's Nevada Operations
Office. Assists in the develc.pnent of broad research policy and program
guidelines and long-range research plans. Recannends specific projects and
programs, including the resources and schedules required to aCCaTtplish them.
Upon obtaining the resources, carries oot the work either through its am
facilities and field stations or under contract, cooperative agreement, or
interagency agreement with other organizations. Provides technical support
to Agency caTtpOnents, as requested, within the resoorces allocated for this
purpose. Assures that the results of its work are disseminated according to
ORD guidelines. Provides the administrative and financial framework to assure
that the activities of the Laboratory meet Agency and Federal government
requirements.
h. Atm:>spheric Sciences Research Laboratory-Research Triangle Park
(ASRL-R'!'P), North Carolina, conducts an intramural and extramural research
program in the physical sciences to detect, define, and quantify air pollution
as it relates to urban, regional, and global atIoospheres and acid deposition.
The Laboratory, under the supervision of a Director, is responsible to the
Director, OADEM;)A, for planning, i.nt>lementing, and managing research and
development programs designed to quantitate the relationships between emissions
of pollutants fram all types of soorces, air quality and atm:>spheric effects
and to undercover and characterize hitherto unidentified air pollution problems
including, oot not limited to, acid deposition.
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To fulfill this responsibility, ASRL-R'lP conducts laboratory and field
investigations involviR1 chemistry, physics, and meteorology: develc.ps
techniques and instI'\.l!entation for the measurement and characterization of
pollutants in the ambient air and in the emissions from a11 types of sources:
and utilizes NR systems for CXI1pilation and analysis of the data produced
by the research. Information fran ASRL-RTP programs and fran the programs
of other Goverrrnent agencies, private industry, and the academic camuni ty
are integrated by the Laboratory to develop the technical basis for air
pollution control strategies for various pollutants.
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3. OFFICE OF aNIRHIml'AL EN;INEERI~ AND TECJH)UX;Y. the Office of
Environnental Engineering and Technology (OEET) under the supervision of a
Director, is responsible to the Assistant Administrator for planning, managing
and evaluating a CCI'Iprehensive progran for the: (a) Develqment of cost-
effective nethods for control and management of c:perations with enviromental
impacts associated with the extraction, processing, conversion, and transportation
of energy, minerals, and other resources, and with industrial processing and
manufacturing facilities: (b) Develqment of cost-effective methods for
, environnental control of public sector activities including publicly-owned
waste water and solid waste facilities; (c) Developnent of cost-effective
methods for control and management of h~zardous waste generation and disposal,
of remedial actions, and of emergency spills of oils and hazardous wastesJ (d)
Develcpnent of engineering data needed by the Agency in reviewing premanufacturing
notices relative to assessing release and exposure of chemicals, treatability
by waste treatment systEIIE, contairment and control of genetically engineered
organisms, and developnent of alternatives to mitigate release and exposure of
existing chemicals: (e) IDprovement of drinking water supply and system
c:perations, including irrproved understanding of water supply technology and
water supply criteria. In carrying out these responsibilities, the Office:
(a) Develops program plans and manages the resources assigned to 'it: (b)
1nI'>lements the approved progrart6 ~nd activities: (c) Assigns objectives and
resources to the OEET laboratories: (d) Conducts appropriate reviews to assure
the quality, timeliness and responsiveness of ootputs; and, (e) Cooducts analyses
of the relative environnental and socioeconanic impacts of engineering methods
and control technologies and strategies. '1be Office of Enviroranental Engineering
and Technology is the focal point within the Office of Research and Developnent
for providing liaison with the rest of the Agency and with the Department of
Energy on issues associated with energy development. The Office is also the
focal point within 'the Office of Research and Develqment for liaison with the
rest of the lqancy on issues related to engineering research and developnent and
the control of pollution discharges.
a. Program Operations Staff. The Program Operations Staff, under the
supervision of a Chief, serves as principal staff for resource management,
coordination of the planning process, adninistrative operations" and general
management and organization matters for the Off~ce of Environnental Engineering
and Technology (OEET). In carrying oot these functions, the staff: (1)
Coordinates the OEET planning, budgeting, and reporting systems: (2) Establishes
policy and c:perating procedures for the fOI1llJlation and execution of the
budget and all administrative matters: (3) Ensures that budget, planning, and
aauinistrative policies are adhered to at the laboratories: (4) Tracks outputs
and deliverables to ensure they are in accordance with ORO and Agency directives
and plans: (5) Monitors the extranUral procurement processes in the laboratories
to ensure that proaJrement cutoff dates are met and that Agency and ORO policies
are adhered to: (6) Develops and irrplements internal fiscal and manpower controls:
(7) Provides administrative services for the Headquarters ~rations: (8)
Develops and i11plements management review procedures, (9) Coordinates and
tracks cross-cutting activities, such as international travel, regulatory
developnent, technical information, laboratory peer reviews, etc., and (10)
Performs special projects and analyses.
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b. Technical Programs Division. The Technical Programs Division ('IPD),
under the supervision of a Director: (l) Develops policies, broad program
plans, and makes recommendations for resource allocations for the engineering
and control technology research and develqment activities supporting the
Agency's Program Offices and Regional OfficesJ (2) Assists the OEET Laboratory
Directors in the presentation and defense of the proposed detailed program
plan at the five Agency Consolidated Research Cam\itteesJ (3) Prepares, in
cooperation with the OEET laboratory directors, the Agency's PlaMing documents
for control technologyJ (4) Conducts, in cooperation with the OEET Laboratory
Directors, appropriate program reviews of ongoing research to ensure the
production and dissemination of research outputs and deliverables that satisfy
the needs for which they were originally planned and to ensure that deliverables
are of high scientific quality: (5) Analyzes each existing or emerging
authorization law and major regulation to determine the need for supporting
environmental engineering research and development and coordinates engineering
review and camtents for new or revised agency regulations: (6) Coordinates
environmental engineering research with other Federal agencies to ensure that
research efforts are non-duplicative and that results from other programs are
fully integrated in support of EPA's needs: (7)" Develops plans and participates
in Agency task forces ~md special study groups; (8) Prepares program master
plans for ongoing technical programs and for overlapping research areas in ORO,
such as groundwater, dioxin, etc.; (9) Provides direct support to the ORO
Research Committees and ORO's Research Council; (10) Conducts short and long
term studies and analyses related to cr0~s-cutting or intermedia issues;
(11) Devel~s and implements policies related to program management, e.g.,
quality assurance, peer reviews, cooperative international programs, management
support systems; and (12) Serves as the OEET headquarter's principal point of
contact with industry, associations, States and municipalities, and the
Program Offices and Regional Offices.
c. Hazardous Waste Engineering Resea!'ch Laboratory, Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Hazardous Waste Engineering Researcr.. Laboratory, under the sUPervision of
the Laboratory Director, is responsible to the Director, Office of Environmental
Engineering and Technology, for the implementation of engineer:ing research and
development related to solid and hazardous waste and superfund within the Office
of Research and Develcpnent. The mission of the Hazardous Waste Engineering
Research Laboratory is to provide an authoritative, defensible engineering
basis in support of the policies, prograr:'l.s and regulations of the Environmental
Protection Agency with respect to solid and hazardous'wastes and superfund
related activities. The Laboratory defines and characterizes sources of
pollution, catalyzes advances in the state-of-the-art of pollution control,
provides engineering concepts for cost-effective engineering solutions to
difficult pollution problems and provides early-warning of emerging sources
of pollution. Areas of responsibility include: (l) providing the needed test
protocols and engineering capabilities for achieving effective and minbnum
cost implementation of and compliance with regulations for the disposal of
solid and hazardous wastes by land disposal or destruction/detoxification;
(2) providing practicable and cost-effective remedial engineering technologies
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capable of restoring the quality of or preventing public health or envirorunental
hazards fran orphaned hazardous waste disposal sites or fran spills or other
accidental releases of haza~s materials, (3) exploring and exploiting high-
risk but potentially high-payoff techniques for sOlving environnental problems
related to solid and hazardoos wastes, (4) praooting the developnent and early
oammercialization of techniques and technologies which will reduce the cost
and, therefore, the overall econanic burden of attaining environnental quality
goals, (5) providing technically and econanically feasible solutions to presently
intractable engineering problems of serious concern because of significant
public health in'olications or potentially irreversible envirOl"lftental ~cts,
(6) generating and maintaining a knCMledgeable understanding of the fundamental
scientific and applied engineering aspects of alternative pollution control
methodologies for solid and hazardous wastes, and (7) identifying iDpending new
sources of solid and hazardous wastes, characterizing these and currently.
poorly-understood sources and assessing the potential controllability of such
sources with available or expected techniques. "
In addition to pursuit of the above major 'research goals, the Laboratory will
provide consultation and technical assistance, particularly with regard to
Program Office.and Regional Office requests for source characterizations and
for reviews of particularly difficult permit applications such as for hazardous
waste landfills, hazardous waste incinerators, etc. The LaOOratory will coc:perate
with other ORO Laboratories to integrate its engineering research efforts with
related research programs as appropriate. The Laboratory will keep abreast of
pertinent national and international research activities and findings and
appropriately incorporate them into its own efforts and plans. Finally, the
Laboratory will correlate its engineering research activities with those of
other agencies, industry and academia to encourage translation of basic and
applied research results to opportunities for commercial application.
d. Water Engineering Research LaOOratory, Cincinnati, Ohio. 'Ihe Water
Engineering Research LaOOratory (WERL), under the' supervision of the Laboratory
Director, and with the guidance of the Director, Office of Environmental
Engineering and Technology, is responsible for the planning, implemenf....__v.l,
and management of research, devel0(;m3nt, and deroonstration programs assigned
to the WERL. Management of the programs is the responsibi li ty of the Laboratory
senior staff, cooq;>osed of the Director, the Deputy Director, and three
Division Directors. Those programs include the nulti-medial research
develcpnent and demonstration of cost-effective methods for the prevention,
treatment and management of I1'Unicipal wastewater and sludges and urban runoff~
and of industrial processing and manufacturing and toxic discharges; and the
developnent of technology and management systems for the treatment., distribution
and preservation of public drinking water supplies. 'Ihe Laboratory integrates
the above outputs into suitable form for municipal and industrial users. The
Laboratory ooordinates its program with other related ORO activities and conducts
research in areas where the LaOOratory's expertise can best fill the needs.
It provides research support and technical assistance to the EPA q>erating
programs. In additon to a substantial control technology capability, the
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Laboratory uses demographic and econanic infonnation for systems analytic
and modelling work. It operates pilot plant facilities, and provides
personnel for operation and on-site direction of' pilot and field. evaluation
projects.
e. Air and Energy ~ineering Research Laboratory, Research Triangle
Park, North Carolina. The Air and Energy Engineering Research Laboratory,
under the supervision of a Director, catalyzes the developnent of control
technologies and process nrxiifications needed to establish and meet standards
for air emissions in a timely and cost-effective manner, and supports EPA's
regulatory and enforcement programs. '111e Laboratory also environnentally
assesses manufacture and use of synthetic fuel and other current and emerging
energy sources and technologies. The Laboratory conducts environnental .
assessment and control technology developnent activities to: (1) Assure the
necessary technological groundwork for assessing and controlling as necessary,
the marHnade sources contributing to the acid deposition problem: (2) Explore
and exploit specific high-risk but potentially high-payoff techniques for
solving environmental problems: (3) Assist in the assessment of the sources of
indoor air pollution to provide guidance and fundamental knowledge on causes
and concepts which may contribute to solutions to control this problem: (4)
Praoote the develqment and early carmercialization of techniques and
technologies which will reduce the cost and, therefore, the overall econanic .
. burden of attaining air quality goals and energy environmental goals: (5)
Provide technically and econanically feasible solutions to presently ~
intractable engineering problems of serious concern because of significant
public health Umplications or potentially irreversible environmental ~cts:
( 6) Generate and maintain a knowledgeable understanding of the fundamental and
applied engineering aspects of alternative energy and air pollution control
methodologies: and (7) Identify new sources of pollution fran energy facilities,
characterize these and other currently poorly-understood sources and to assess
the potential controllability of such sources with available or expected
techniques.
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4. OFFICE OF ENVIR:N1ENTAL PROCESSES AND EFFECTS RESEARCH. The Office of
Environmental Processes and Effects Research, under the supervision of a
Director, is responsible to the Assistant Administrator for planning, managing,
and evaluating a comprehensive research program to develop the scientific and
technological methods and data necessary to understand ecological processes
and predict broad ecosystems il11;)acts and to manage the entry, rrovernent, and
fate of pollutants into the envirooment and the food chain and the effects of
pollutants upon nonhuman organisms and ecosystems. The camprehensive progrCR1\
includes: (a) The develqment of organisn and ecosystem level effect data
needed for the establishment of standards, criteria or guidelines for the
protection of nonhuma'n canponents of the environment and ecosystem integrity
and the prevention of harmful human exposure to pollutants: (b) The developnent
of methods to determine and predict the fate, transport, and environmental
levels which may result in human exposure and exposure of nonhuman catpments
of the environment, resulting from .the discharge of pollutants, singly or in
canbination into the environment including developnent of source criteria for
protection of environmental quality: (c) The develqment and deroonstration of
methods for the control or management of adverse environnental impacts fran
agriculture and other rural nonpoint sources: (d) The develqxnent and dem0n-
stration of integrated pest management strategies for the management of
agricultural and urban pests which utilize alternative biological cultural
and chemical controls: (e) The developnent of laboratory and field-scale
screening tests to provide data that can be used to predict the behavior of
pollutants in terms of movement in the environment, accumulation in the food
chain, effects on organisms, and broad ecosystem inpacts: (f) Coordination of
interagency research activities associated with the health and environmental
impacts of energy production and use: and (g) Develqrnent and demonstration of
methods for restoring degraded ecosystems by means other than source control.
The Office of Environmental Processes and Effects Research is the focal point
within the Office of Research and Development for providing liaison with the
rest of the Agency with respect to transport, fate, and environmental effects
of pollutants and ecosystem level ~cts, including those associated W;~h
energy activities, which are released into the environment: and the plaMl.I~
and inplementation of the Agency' s integrated pest management research program,
in cooperation with the Office of Pesticide Programs, u.s. Department of Agri-
culture, and other participating Federal and State agencies. The Office, in
coordination with the Agency research committees: identifies specific research,
develqrnent, and delOOnstration needs and priorities: establishes research
program Policies and guidelines: develops program plans, including objectives
and estimates of the resources required to accamplish these objectives:
justifies these resources and after receiving them, carries out the prograns
and activities as approved in the research plans: allocates objectives and
resources to the laboratories assigned to the Office by the Assistant Admin-
istrator and to other agencies as appropriate: and conducts appropriate
reviews to assure the quality, timeliness, and responsiveness of outputs.
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a. Program Operations Staff. The Program Operations Staff, under the
supervision of a Director, serves as principal staff for resource control,
administrative operations and general management and organization matters for
the Office of Environmental Processes and Effects Research. The staff is
responsible for coordinating the formal ORD planning, budgeting, reporting and
review system; for establishing operating procedures, for developing and recan-
mending internal fiscal and manpower controls; and for performing special
projects and analyses within the Office of Environmental Processes and Effects
Research.
b. Water and Land Division. The Water and Land Division, under the
supervision of a Director, is responsible for planning, coordination and review
of major programs of environmental research to: (l) Manage pollution discharges
or emissions to, or impacts on, aquatic and terrestrial organisms and ecosystems
resulting fran the production of food, fiber, wood and other agricultural pro-
ducts; (2) Assess the socioeconanic impact of environmental management methods
for agriculture and silviculture; (3) Assess probable trends in the production
of renewable resources and their resulting environmental inpacts; (4) Develop
and demonstrate alternative production or la~ management methods resulting
in reduced enviromental impact; (5) Determine, quantify and manage pollutants
entering and traversing groundwater resources; (6) Determine or predict pollu-
tant exposure levels in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems and effects on
organisms and ecosystems integrity; (7) Determine acceptable source pollutant
discharge or emission levels necessary to achieve defined air or water quality
goals or standards; and (8) evaluate the ~cts of energy development on
arctic and sub-arctic ecosystems.
c. Toxics and Pesticides Division. The Toxics and Pesticides Division,
under the supervision of a Director, is r.esponsible for planning, coordination,
and review of major programs of environmental research to develop, validate,
and determine the feasibility of test methods and related techniques for
evaluating the environmental hazards associated with toxic substances and
pesticides. The principal efforts are directed to test methods and mP"~od-
ologies for assessing the ecological effects fran short and long-term eAposures
and determining cumulative ecological bnpacts and for estimating environmental
exposures with particular attention to environmental degradation, transport,
and fate. The Division is responsible for assuring that the research results
are translated into practical methods for carrying out risk assessments in a
manner and on a time scale that is responsive to regulatory needs and that
research programs are coordinated with related scientific efforts of other EPA
offices and other Government agencies. The Division is also responsible for
the air ecology program; research on the transport, fate and effects,of energy-
related water and toxic pollutants; and synfuels risk assessment.
d. Environmental Research Laboratory, Corvallis, Oregon. The
Envirol'l'Oental Research Laboratory, Corvallis, under the supervision of a
Director, is responsible to the Director for Environmental Processes and
Effects Research, for the management, within Agency and ORD policies and guide-
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lines and allocated reBaJrces, of a research program on ecological systems.
Assists in the developnent of broad research policy and program guidelines and
long-range research plans. Reccmnends specific projects and programs including
the resources and schedules required to accanplish them. Upon obtaining the
resources, carries out the work either through its own facilities and field
stations or under contract, cooperative agreement, or interagency agreement
with other organizations. Provides technical assistance to Agency oamponents,
as requested, within the resources allocated for this purpose. Assures that
the results of its work are disSElninated according to ORD guidelines. Provides
the necessary administrative and financial framework to assure that the activities
of the Laboratory meet Agency and Federal Goverrrnent requirements. Provides,
as required, scientific and technical input, as well as other docunentation,
to criteria development activities.
e. Environnental Research Laboratory, Athens, Georgia. 'n\e Environnental
Research Laboratory, Athens, under the supervisioo of a Director, is respon-
sible to the Director for Environnental Processes and Effects Research for the
management within Agency and ORO policies and guidelines and allocated resources,
of a research, developnent, and demonstration program to: (1) Identify and
measure environmental quality in water and on land; (2) Determine the fate of
pollutants in freshwater ecosystems~ and (3) Manage or control agricultural or
other non-point sources. Assists in the developnent of broad research policy
and program guidelines and long-range research plans. Recamlends specific
projects and programs, including the resources and schedules required to accanp-
lish them. Upon obtaining the reBaJrces, carries out the work either through
its own facilities and field stations or under contract, grant, or interagency
agreement with other organizations. ProYides technical assistance to Agency
canponents, as requested, within the resources allocated for this purpose.
Assures' that the results of its work are disseminated according to ORD guide-
lines. Provides the aaninistrative and financial framework to assure that
the activities of the Laboratory meet Agency and Federal goverrrnent requirements.
f. Robert S. Kerr Envil .' '.ental Research Laboratory, Ada, Oklahana. The
Robert s. Kerr Research Enviroranental Laboratory, Ada, under the supervision
of a Director, is responsible for management of research programs: (l) to
determine the fate, transport and transformation rates and mechanisms of
pollutants in the subsurface environment including both the unsaturated soil
profiles and the saturated zones~ (2) to define the processes to be used in
characterizing the subsurface environment as a receptor of pollutants: (3) to
develop techniques for predicting the effects of pollutants on ground water,
soil, and indigenous organisms~ and (4) to define and deIronstrate the applica-
bility and limitation of using natural processes, indigenous to the subsurface
environment, for the protection of this resource fran nmicipal, industrial,
and agricultural activities entailing the release of pollutants to the soil or
deeper regions of the subsurface. Assists in the developnent of broad research
policy and program guidelines and long-range research plans. Recamlends
specific projects and. programs, including the resources and schedules required
to accanplish them. Upon obtaining the resources, carries out the work through
its own facilities or field stations, or under contract, cooperative agreement,
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or interagency agreement with other organizations. Responsible for coordination
of technical assistance to Agency oamponents and others as requested within
resources allocated for this purpose. Assures that the results of its work
are disseminated according to ORD guidelines. Provides the administrative,
personnel, and financial framework to assure that the activities of the
Laboratory meet Agency and Federal government requirements.
g. Environmental Research Laboratory, Duluth, Minnesota. 'ftte
Environnenw Research Laboratory, Duluth, under the supervision of a
Directcr, is responsible to the Director for Enviranental Processes and
Effects Research for the management, within kJency and ORO policies and
guidelines and allocated resources, of a research program on ecological
systems, particularly to determine the expoS\ire-effect relationships in
fresh water ecosystems. Assists in the deve10pnent of broad research
policy and program guidelines and long-range research plans. Recatmends
specific projects and programs, including the resources and schedules
required to accanplish them. Upon obtaining the resources, carries cut
the work either through its own facilities and field stations or under
contract, coq>erative agreement, or interagency agreement with other
organizations. Provides technical assistance to Agency ~ents, as
requested, within the resources allocated for this purpose. Assures that
the results of its work are disseminated according to ORO guidelines.
Provides the administrative and financial framework to assure that the
activities of the Laboratory meet Agency and Federal goverrwnent requirements.
Provides, as required, scientific and technical input, as well as other
documentation, to criteria development activities.
h. Envirorrnental Research Laboratory, Narragansett, Rhode Island. The
Environmental Research Laboratory, Narragansett, under the supervision of a
Director, is responsible to the Director for Environmental Processes and
Effects Research for the management, within Agency and ORD policies and
guidelines and allocated resources, of a research program on ecological
systems, particularly to del.. .line the exposure-effect relationships in
marine ecosystems. Assists in the development of broad research policy
and program guidelines and long-range research plans. Recarmends specific
projects and programs, including resources: carries out the work either
through its own facilities and field stations or under contract, cooperative
agreement, or interagency agreement with other organizations. Provides
technical assistance to Agency ~nts, as requested, within the
resources allocated for this purpose. Assures that the results of its work
are disseminated according to ORD guidelines. Provides the administrative
and financial framework to assure that the activities of the Laboratory
meet Agency and Federal government requirements. Provides, as requested,
scientific and technical input, as well as other documentation, to criteria
development activities.
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i. Environnental Research Laboratory, Gulf Breeze, Florida. The
Environnental Research Laboratory, Gulf Rreeze, under the supervision of a
Director, is responsible to the Director for Envirorrnental Processes and
Effects Research, for the management, within Agency and ORD policies and
guidelines and allocated resources, of a research program on ecological
systems, particularly to determine the exposure-effect relationships in
estuarine and coastal ecosystems. Assists in the development of broad
research policy and program guidelines and long-range research plans.
Reccmnends specific projects and programs, including the resources, and
schedules required to accanplish them. Upon obtaining the resources,
carries out the work either through its own facilities and field stations
or under contract, cooperative agreement, or interagency agreement with other
organizations. Provides technical assistance to Agency components, as requested,
within the resources allocated for this purpose. Assures that the results of
its work are disseminated according to ORD guidelines. Provides the necessary
administrative and financial framework to assure that the activities of the
Laboratory meet Agency and Federal government requirements. Provides, as
requested, scientific and technical input, as well as other documentation to
criteria development activities.
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5. OFFICE OF HEAL'm RESEARCH. The Office of Health Research under the
, supervision of a Director, is responsible to the Assistant Administrator,
for the management of plaming, inplementing, and evaluating a cati>rehensive,
integrated h\.IMn health research program which doc\.Inents acute and chronic
. adverse effects to man fran environmental exposure to pollutants and determines
those exposures which have a potentially adverse effect on humans. '11'Iis d0c-
umentation is utilized by ORD for criteria development and scientific assessments
in support of the Agency's regul~ting and standardsetting activities. To
attain this objective, the program develops test systems and associated methods
and protocols, such as predictive models to determine similarities and differ-
ences anong tes~ organisms and Jl'\an~ develops methodology and conducts laboratory
and field research studies~ and develops interagency programs which effectively
use pollutants.
The Office of Health Research is the Agency's focal point within the Office of
Research and Development for providing liaison relative to human health effects
and related human exposure issues (excluding issues related to the planning and
inp1ementation of research on the human health effects of energy pollutants
that is conducted under the Interagency Energy/Envirorment Program). It
responds with recognized authority to changing requirements of the Regions,
program offices and other offices for priority technical assistance. In close
coordination with Agency research and advisory committees, other agencies and
offices, and interaction with academic and other independent scientific bodies,
the Office develops health science policy for the Agency. 'I11rough these rela-
tionships and the scientific capabilities of its laboratories and Headquarters
staffs, the Office provides a focal point for matters pertaining to the effects
of human exposure to environmental pollutants.
a. PrOgram Operations Staff. The Program Operations Staff, under the
supervision of a Director, serves as the principal staff to the Director for
Health Research and is responsible for the development, administration and
coordination of internal program manag~nt and administrative support acti-
vities for the Office and its associated laboratories. The Staff administers
the ORD planning, reporting and review system within the Office of Health
. Research~ develops and administers such additional systems as are necessary
for supporting annual budgets, program development. and defense, and personnel
and financial management of the office and associated laboratories: reviews
inter-divisional and inter-laboratory strategies, objectives, plans, progress
and resources for compliance with ORD, Agency and legislative requirements:
and recommends priorities and a point of liaison with the Office of Adminis-
tration and Resources Management, the Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation
and other organizations for planning, programming, reporting, fiscal control
and management of activities of the Office.
b. Air, Noise and Radiation Health Research Division. The Air, Noise
and Radiation Health Research Division, under the supervision of a Director,
is responsible to the Director for Health Research f~r the overall planning,
management, and evaluation of health research programs related to the effects
of human exposures to criteria and non-criteria pollutants in the atmosphere,
emissions fran mobile sources, noise and non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation
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emissions. More specifically, the Division, in cooperation wiht the program
offices, research ccmnittees, media task groups, health research laboratories
and other parts of ORC, develq>s health research policy, priorities and program
plans: and determines appropriate resource allocations to carry out the air,
noise and radiation health research program. Provides program implanentation
guidelines to health effects research laboratories and management coordination
to assure effective integration of the air, noise and radiation health research
activities conducted by the separate laboratories. Conducts periodic reviews
and evaluations of laboratory management practices and research activities to
determine progress tCMard defined program objectives. Provides health research
information and advice to steering cx:mnittees, regulation review camittees,
interagency ccmnittees, and domestic and international organizations which
request such assistance.
c. Water and Toxic Substances Health Research Division. The Water and
Toxic Substances Health Research Division, under the sUPer.vision of a Director,
is responsible to the Director for Health Research for the overall planning,
management and evaluation of health research programs which pertain to
drinking water, the quality of water resources, solid and hazardous waste
management, and toxic chemical substances (including pesticides). More speci-
fically, the Division, in cooperation with the program offices, research oem-
mittees, media task groups, health research laboratories and other parts of
ORC, develops health research policy, priorities and program plans: and deter-
mines appropriate resource allocations to carry out the water and toxic
substances health research program. Provides program implementation guidelines
to health effects research laboratories and management coordination to assure
effective integration of the water and toxic substances health research acti-
vities conducted by the separate laboratories. Conducts periodic reviews and
evaluations of laboratory management practices and research activities to
determine progres~ toward defined program objectives. Provides health research
information and advice to steering committees, regulation review committees,
interagency cammittees, and domestic and international organizations which
request such assistance.
d. Health Effects Research Laboratory, Research Triangle Park (RTP),
North Carolina. The Health Effects Research Laboratory, RTP, under the super-
vision of a Director, is responsible to the Director for Health Research, for
the management, within Agency and ORO policies and guidelines and allocated
resources, of research programs to define the exposure-effect relationships
between, . and develop the data on, the health effects of environmental pollut-
ants, acting singly or in canbination, using toxicological, clinical, and
epidemiological studies. Assists in the development of broad research policy
and program guidelines and long-range research plans. Recommends specific
projects and programs, including the resources and schedules required to ac~
plish them. Upon obtaining the resources, carries out the work either through
its own facilities and field stations or under contract, grant, or interagency
agreement with other organizations. Provides technical assistance to Agency
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components, as requested, within the resources allocated for this purpose.
Assures that the results of its work are disseminated according to ORO guide-
lines. Provides the administrative and financial framework to assure that
the activities of the Laboratory meet Aqency and Federal governnent require-
ments. Provides, as required, scientific and technical input, as well as
other documentation to criteria development activities.
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6. OFFICE OF HEALTH AND ENVIRD1ENl'AL ASSESSMENI' (OHEA). ~e Office of Health
and Envirormental Assessment, under the supervision of a Director, reports
to the Assistant Administrator for Research and Developnent and is hisjher
principal adviser on matters relating to the developnent of health criteria,
health affects assessment and risk estimation. The Director's Office: develc.ps
reccmnendations on OHEA programs including the identification and developnent
of alternative program goals, priorities, objectives and work plansJ develc.ps
reccmnendations on overall office policies and means for their ~lementationJ
performs the critical path planning necessary to assure a tbnely production of
OHEA information in response to program office needsJ serves as an Agency
health assessment advocate for issue resolution and regulatory review in the
Agency Steering Carmittee, Science Advisory Board, and in cooperation with
other Federal agencies and the scientific and technical oammunitYJ and provides
administrative support services to the canponents of OHEA. The Director's
Office provides Headquarters coordination for the Environmental Criteria and
Assessment Offices located in Cincinnati, Ohio and Research Triangle Park,
North Carolina.
(a) Carcinogen Assessment Group. The Carcinogen Assessment Groop
is responsible 'to the Director of the Office of Health and Environmental
Assessment for advising the Agency's operating programs on the health risks
associated with suspected cancer-causing agents. In cooperation with the
program office, the Group: (a) Provides state-of-the-art methodology, guidance
and procedures for the evaluation of carcinogenicity: (b) Assures quality
and consistency in the Agency's scientific risk assessmentsJ (c) Provides
advice to the program offices on proposed carcinogenic testing requirements
with emphasis on the information needed for adequate risk assessments: and
(d) Provides independent assessments of risk and recarmendations to the appro-
priate offices concerning the risk associated with specific suspect carcinogens.
Analyses are conducted independently of economic ~ct considerations.
(b) Exposure Assessment Groop. The Exposure Assessment Groop is
responsible to the Director of the Office of Health and Environrrental ,-
Assessment for advising the Agency's operating programs on the exposure'
characteristics and factors of agents that are suspected of causing detri-
mental health effects. In cooperation with the program offices, the Group:
(a) Provides state-of-the-art methodology, guidance and procedures for exposure
determinations: (b) Assures quality and consistency in the Agency's scientific
risk assessmentsJ (c) Provides advice to the program offices on proposed testing
requirements with emphasis on the information needed for adequate exposure
determinations: and (d) Provides independent assessments of e~ure and
reoammendations to the appropriate requlatory office concerning the exposure
potential of specific agents. The work of the Groop does not include considera-
tion of economic llnpact.
(c) Reproductive Effects Assessment Group. The Reproductive Effects
Assessment Group is responsible to the Director of the Office of Health and
Environmental Assessment for advising the Agency's operating programs on the
risks associated with chemicals that are suspected of causing detrimental
reproductive effects, including mutagenic, teratogenic effects and sterility.
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In cooperation with the program offices, the Group: (a) Provides state-of-the-
art methodology, gu idance and procedures for the evaluat ion of reproduct i ve
effects: (b) Assures quality and consistency in the Agency's scientific ris~
assessments: (c) Provides advice to the program offices on proposed testing
requirements with emphasis on the information needed for adequate risk assess-
ments: and (d) Provides independent assessments of risk and recaonendations to
the appropriate regulatory office concerning the risk to reproductive systems
associaterl with specific chemicals. The work of the Group does not include
consideration of economic ~ct.
(d) Enviromental Criteria and Assessment Office, Cincinnati. The
Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office, Cincinnati (ECAO/Cin) is respon-
sible to the Director of the Office of Health and Environmental Assessment
(OHEA) for the prepara,tion of criteria and assessment documents primarily "in
the field of water pollution, in support of program needs and schedules for
use in Agency regulatory activities. It serves as the ORO focal point to
collect, evaluate and assess the national and and international literature on
toxic effects from exposure to water pollutants and related topics. The pri-
mary functions of the ECAO consist of preparation and publication of (a)
revised or new criteria oocuments as an input for establishing environmental
standards, and (b) scientific assessment documents which serve as a basis for
'decisions by the Administrator regarding the listing of pollutants for control
under various legislative authorities. Additional functions include, but are
not limited to: (a) Assessment of research performed within the Agency:
(b) Providing the interface curong ORD, the Agency's program and regulatory
offices, and the scientific community: (c) Responding to requests from other
program offices and the other components of OHEA for scientific documentation,
and initiating reports and assessments to these groups as needed: and (d) Per-
forming tasks assigned to ORO in its role with the World Health Organization
(WHO) as a collaborating center for environmental pollution control.
(e) Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office, Research Triangle
Park. The Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office, Research Triar" -:!
Park (BeAD-RTF) is responsible to the Director of the Office for Health' and
Environmental Assessment for the preparation of criteria and assessment docu-
ments primarily in the field of air pollution, in support of program needs
and schedules for use in Agency regulatory activities. It serves as the ORD
focal point to collect, evaluate and assess the national and international
literature on toxic effects from exposure to air pollutants and related topics.
The pr~ry functions of the ECAO consist of preparation and publication of
(a) revised or new criteria documents as an input for establishing environ-
mental standards, and (b) scientific assessment documents which serve as a
basis for decisions by the Administrator regarding the listing of pollutants
for control under various legislative authorities. Additional functions
include, but are not limited to: (a) Assessment of research performed within
the Agency: (b) Providing the interface among ORO, the Agency's program and
regulatory offices, and the scientif.ic community: (c) Responding to requests
from other program offices and other oamponents of OHEA for scientific documen-
tation, and initiating reports ano assessments to these groups as needed: and
(d) Performing tasks assigned to ORO in its role with the World Health Organi-
zation (WHO) as a collaborating center for environmental pollution control.
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7. OFFICE OF EXP~'IDRY RESEARCH. The Office of Exploratory Research
(OER), under the supervision of a Director, is responsible to the Assistant
Administrator, Office of Research and Developnent, for overall planning,
aaninistering, managing, and evaluating EPA's anticipatory and extranural
grant research in response to Agency priorities, as articulated by Agency
planning mechanisms and OPD's Research Committees. the Director advises
the Assistant Administrator on the direction, scientific quality and
effectiveness of ORO's long-term scientific review and evaluation: and
research funding assistance efforts. The responsibilities of this office
include: administering ORO's scientific review of extramural requests for
research funding assistance: developing research proposal solicitations:
managing grant projects: and ensuring project quality and optimJrn
dissemination of results. The OER is responsible for analyzing EPA's
long-range environnental research concerns: forecasting emerging and
potential envirormental problems and manpower needs: identifying Federal
workforce training programs to be used by State and local goverrunents:
assuring the participation of minority institutions in environmental
research and development activities: and conducting special studies in
response to high priority national environmental needs and problems. This
office will also serve as an ORD focal point for university relations and
other Federal research and development agencies related to EPA's extranural
research program.
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QJAPl'ER 10 - OFFICE OF '!HE ASSISTANT AD>1INISTRA'IDR FUR WATER
1. OFFICE OF 'mE ASSISTANT AtMINISTRA'IDR FUR WATER. The off ice of the
Assistant Administrator for Water provides Agencywide policy, guidance and
direction for the Agency's drinking water, water quality, and groundwater
protection programs. In addition to management of these programs, the
Assistant Administrator serves as principal advisor to the Administrator
in matters pertaining to drinking water, water quality, and groondwater.
The Assistant Aaninistrator's responsibilities include: (a) program policy
development and evaluation: (b) environmental and pollution source standards
development: (c) program policy guidance and overview, technical support,
and evaluation of Regional activities: (d) the conduct of compliance and
permitting activities as they relate to drinking water and water programs:
(e) develqrnent of programs for technical assistance and technology transfer:
(f) developnent of selected dem:>nstration programs: (g) long-term strategic
planning and special studies: (h) economic and long-term environmental
analysis: and (i) marine and estuarine protection.
a. Water Policy Office. 'Ihe Water Policy Office, under the supervision
of a Director, serves as the principal staff to the Assistant Administrator
for the review and analysis of policies and regulations originating both
within and outside the Office of Water. Also serves as principal staff on
matters of cammunications, including the development and management of
strategies for release of Office of Water policies. Reviews and comments
on all policy and regulatory materials to assure consistency with the
Assistant Administrator's policies and to provide expert advice on benefits
analysis to the Assista~t Administrator: provides special analyses on
policy issues which cut across program areas or on the Assistant
Administrator's special initiatives: directs work groups for economic/
policy develo{:ltlent when requested by the Assistant Adninistrator: and
represents the Assistant Administrator in appropriate policy discussions.
Reviews the benefits analyses perfoIued by program offices to ensure that
key policy and economic questions have been adequately addressed and may
perform analyses of financial ~act of alternative enforcement or
regulatory decisions at the Assistant Administrator's request. Directs
special projects in specific program areas to develop policy options and
develops alternative strategic responses to economic and technological
trends for the Assistant Administrator. Develops pol icy guidance and
evaluates ~lementation of that guidance at the regional level.
b. Resources Management and Administration Office. The Resources
Management and Administration Office serves as the principal staff to
the Assistant Administrator on matters relating to budget, acininistration,
and management. Manages the program planning and budget process for the
Office of Water, including budget development, hearing pre~ration,
oversight of operating plan development, implementation, and financial
management. Develops Office of Water travel policy, reviews travel
plans and makes reoammendations to the Assistant Administrator. OVersees
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devel~nt of contract plans and reviews contracts which require Assistant
Administrator approval. Manages development of Office of Water measures
for the Strategic Planning and Management System and monitors performance
against commitments. Manages administrative processes for the Office of
Water, such as the merit pay and performance standards systems and
coordinates all space allocations. Exercises responsibility for resource
analysis and control, manages/conducts program and management evaluations,
and coordinates developnent of responses to GN) reports. Secures and
provides personnel and administrative support for the Office of the
Assistant Administrator including procurement, space, personnel records,
budget and financial management. Serves as principal liaison with the
Office of Administration and Resources Management in the areas of budget
preparation, justification, and execution: personnel management: grants
and contracts administration: facilities and support services: automated .
data processing: health and safety services: and organization and
management services. Also provides liaison and coordination on
administrative and budget issues with other program offices, Federal
agencies such as the Office of Management a"d Budget, and Congress
regarding administrativ~ and budget issues.
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2. OFFICE OF DRINKI~ WATER. The Office of Drinking Water, under the
supervision of a Director, is responsible to the Assistant Administrator for
Water. 'The Office Director serves as national progran manager for the Safe
Drinking Water Act of 1974-including the Public Water Systems and Underground
Injection Control programs-and is responsible for developing regulations and
guidelines to protect drinking water quality and existing and future under-
ground sources of drinking water, developing program policy and guidance for
enforcement and canpliance activities, and recatm?nding policy for water supply
protection activities to the Assistant Administrator. Develops a national
program of public infonnation: develops plans and policy for response to water
supply emergencies: and reviews technical data for the designation of sole
source aquifers with Regional Offices. Coordinates water supply activities
with other Federal agencies as necessary: serves as liaison with the National
Drinking Water Advisory Council: and works with the Office of Solid Waste and
Emergency Response, the Office of Pesticioes and TOxic Substarces, and the
Office of Groundwater Protection to assure the safety of both surface and
groundwater water supplies. Develops and defends a national program budget
reflecting program needs-and priorities: assures the ~lementation of Agency
policy and p~iorities in the Regions and Headquarters: provides technical
direction and support to Regional Offices and other organizations through the
Regional Offices: manages the development and Lmplementation of delegation
oversight procedures and evaluates Regional water supply programs. The Office
Director is responsible for ensuring t~e development of performance agreements
required of all EPA personnel: develops annual resource, guidance, and program
workplans for presentation to and approval by the A~sistcnt A~inistrator: and
~nitors and evaluates th~ performance and progress of the Divisions in
llnplementing Agency and Office of Water progr~ plans and priorities.
a. Office of Program Developnent aoo E\laluation. The Office of Program
Development and Evaluation, under the supervision of a Director, is responsible
to the Office Director for Drinking Water for analytic, budget, administrative,
and risk assessment functions for that Office. Conducts a vari~ty of analytic
studies on policy issues relating to program priorities and objectives, -
resources and legi~lation: conducts economic analyses of proposed regulations
and treatment techniques: and reviews quantitative assessments of carcinogenic
risks. Provides assistance to the Office in sampling techniques and statistical
assessments of quantitative data: performs broad strategic planning for the
Drinkirg Water program w~ich takes into consideration the public health and
welfare and costs: develops and conducts evaluations on the ability of the
program to fulfill statutory- objectives: and develops, Umplements, and
maintains computer systems necessary to i~lement the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Also, provides administrative, budget, and financial support to the Of.fice of
Drinking Water including necessary program planning and evaluations.
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b. Criteria and Standards Division. The Criteria and Standards Division,
under the supervision of a Director, establishes and revises a11 regulations
and guidelines relating to primary and secondary drinking water criteria and
standards and prepares guidance for operation and maintenance of treatment
plants. Monitors and actively studies point of use treatment and other
innovative techniques for achieving campliance with drinking water regulations,
and develops rationale for determination of Generally Available Technologies
and unit cost processes. Monitors the congressionally mandated National Academy
of Science studies on Drinking Water and Health: identifies research needs and
supervises quality assurance activities for the Office of Drinking Water~ and
provides input to international atunies relating to water supply. Reviews,
assesses and maintains surveillance of direct and indirect additives to water
and their potential health effects, and provides guidance and technical
assistance to the States, utilities, ot~er governmental agencies and the'
business community on the effect of substances added to or put in contact
with potable water. Develops toxicological and technical guidance for
variances and exemptions and provides leadership in developing programs to
assist public water systems to meet drinking water regulations. Provides
technical advice and gu~dance to other Federal agencies in the developnent
of standards and regulations, water resources and emergency water supply
planning: develops programs, policies, and guidance for small water treat:Inent
systems~ and assists in emergency situations by providing scientific and
toxicological advice.
c. State Programs Division. The State Programs Division, under the
supervision of a Director, provides national program direction for the
Public Water ~ystems (RVS) and Underground Injection Control (UIC) programs.
Develops and revises regulations and guidelines for the R~ ann the UIC
progr~~ and conducts the Headquarters review of State applications for
priwacy and State program revisions for bot~ programs. Provides policy,
technical and management guidance, to Regions and States on a11 ptlases of
progran implementation and canpliance with the regulations, Clnd monitors
progress in implementation at the Regional and State levels. Developf.
overall campliance and pe~itting policy and provides guidance to the
Regions on the implementation of permitting, surveillance and enforcement
programs where States do not have primary enforcement responsibility.
Develops and I"aintains models for the allocation of Regional resources,
and allocates PHS and UIe grant funds and tracks the use of resources by
Regions and States. F.stablishes poJicy guidance relating to the Interstate
Carrier Water Supply Certification Program, the monitoring ann surveillance
programs for Federal facilities and Indian reservations: the granting of
variances and exemptions: and responses to national, Regional, and local
water supply emergencies. Identifies research needs, serves as the program
liaison with the Office of Water Enforcement and Pennits and the Office of
Solid Waste and ~rgency Response under the Safe Drinking Water Act,
coordinates the review of Federally assisted projects in areas in which
sole-source designation has been made, and provides technical guidance for
the protection of non-public and rural water supplies.
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d. Technical Support Division, Cincinnati. The Technical Support
Division, under the supervision of a Director, provides technical assistance
to the regions and States in the areas of operation and maintenance,
JOOnitoring and surveillance, treatment technology, and manpcwer developnent.
Provides technical guidance to other divisions within the Office of Drinking
Water in support of standard setting activities. Provides technical guidance
for the use of available treatment techniques: provides assistance in the
developtent and review of procedural and substantive regulations and guide-
lines as required: and keeps abreast of the latest research develqznents.
Maintains a group of experienced personnel for technical support in emergency
situations: plans ano prepares, upon request, studies of the nature and
extent of contaminants in public water supplies and ground water sources;
and identifies the source of contamination and develq>s recarrnendations for
corrective actions. Develops and improves field investigation techniques
for evaluation of drinking water quality: assists in fonnulation and conduct
of manpower developnent programs for State and local water supply personnel
as may be appropriate: and serves as an OD'l representative on AsSociated
Boards of Certification.
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3. OFFICE OF foIJNICIPAL POLIlTl'ION OONTROT... The Office of Municipal
Pollution Control (CK'(:), under the supervision of the Office Director, is
responsible to the Assistant Administrator for Water for: developing national
strategies, program and policy recoomendations, regulations and guidelines for
municipal water pollution control: developing and defending a national program
budget reflecting program needs and priorities: ensuring the ~lementation of
Agency policy and priorities in the Regions and Headquarters: providing
technical direction and support to Regional Offices and other organizations:
managing the development and ~lementation of delegation oversight procedures
and for evaluating Regional municipal point soorce abatsnent and control
prograJ'llS including related water quality and cost effectiveness issues. The
Office Director is also responsih1e for ensuring the development of Office
performance agreements, required of all EPA personnel.: dE'veloping annual
reSQJrce, guidance and progral11 workplans for presentation and approval of .the
Assistant Administrator: and for ~nitoring and evaluating the performance
and progress of the Divisions in iroplementing Agency and Office of Water
program plans and priorities.
a. Municipal Construction nivision. The Municipal Construction Division,
under the supervision of the Director, is re~nsible for the national
management of the planning, design and construction phases of the construction
. grants program and the oversight of the delegatP.d construction grants program.
Develops and tracks estUmates of construction grants obligations and outlays,
develops State-by-State financial allotments and reallotments for distributing
construction grants appropriations and reallotted amounts to the States in
accordance with the legislation and appropriate regulations, and tracks State-
by-State utilization of planning allowances. Conducts financial analyses
of the construction grants program related to the impact of various legislative
or budgetary proposals on the levels of appropriations, obligations, outlay,
or project funding schedules. Manages the construction grants portion of
Office of Water accountability and management evaluation systems within the
Office of Municipal Pollution Control including coordination of program
priorities and reporting with .""~t.'CY accountability systeros, conducts
evaluations of Regional performance in relevant Division priority areas,
and takes corrective action as necessary. OVersees the Construction Grants
Management System (a;MS) to ensure ready availability of management
information. Reviews grants applications for the Administrator's concurrence
and provides the principal point of contact with Regional and State municipai
grants programs for resolution of specific project issues. Manages a program
of construction management evaluations to ensure that projects are completed
expeditiously with fiscal integrity and achieve design objectives. Monitors,
analyses and evaluates the operation of completed facilities during the first
year of operation and coordinates with the Office of Water Enforcement and
Permits for continued rronitoring. Coordinates with the Office of Inspector
General on a continuing program of investigations and audits of grants projects
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to prevent waste, fraud and 'mismanagement. Directs delegation of the Construction
Grants Progran to the States: assists Regional Offices and State Agencies in
interfacing State management assistance grants with section 402, 404, 208
programs and 106 and 205(j) grants: and tracks de1eqation status and 205(g)
resource utilization. Analyzes State resource needs and makes recanmendations
on the role of the States, the Corps, and EPA after delegation occurs.
Devel~s program guidance in relevant areas to assist in implementation of
program responsibilities.
b. Municipal Facilities Division. The Municipal Facilities Division,
under the supervision of a Oirector, is respoMible for national management
of a program to ensure that States arrl ITUnicipalities are able to plan,
construct, and operate self-sustaining wastewater treatment \1IOrks as Federal
construction grants fundifrJ is reduced arrl phased cot, and that as a .
prerequisite for a construction grant award all grant applicants have the
financial and management capabilities necessary for financing, construction
and soond operation of a municipal wastewater treatment works. Maintains
. and reqularly updates complete inventories of existing arrl neened future
wastewater treatment works. Assists States in devel~in;;J and. maintaining a
water quality-oriented priority system am provides guidance for annual
preparation of project priority lists. Provides to the States the necessary .
technical and Managerial tools to assess the water quality impacts of each
wastewater treatment \1IOrks and to report under section 305(b) these results.
in an additive and nationally consistent manner. Evaluates for the nation
and each State, in cooperation with Office of ~eter Regulations and Standards,
the results of the Construction Grants Program in terms of water quality
and use Unprovements. Provides the technical regulations, guidance,
training .and other infonnation necessary for design of cost effective
wastewater treatment works. Manages programs for Innovative/Alternative
Technologies, Infiltration/InflC7oli Correction, Small Alternative Wastewater
Treatment Systems, sludge management, industrial pretreatment and secondary
treatment. Manages review of advanced treatment and Marine Canbined Sewer
OverflC7oli projects at Headquar-<:>rs and devel~s policies and guidance for
Regional office quality reviE:W of" such Qrojects. Provides quirlance for
Regional office quality reviews of a sample of completed facility plans.
Provides direction and infonnation on current and future technology for
municipal wastewater facilities. Evaluates facility costs and disseminates
construction and operation and maintenance oost estimati~ infonnation
nationally and infoITl'ation to enccorage camunities to evaluate the entire
ran;;Je of financial issues associated with proposed treatment facilities.
COOducts evaluations of Regional performance in relevant priority areas as
detem\1ned by Office of Water and Agency acccontabil i ty and management
evaluation systems and takes corrective action as necessary.
c. Planni"9 and Analysis Division. The Planning and Analysis Division,
under the supervision of a Oirector, is responsible for development and
coordination of all legislative, regulatory, strategic planning and bJdgetary
activities of CMPC. Oevel~s long range program and resource strategies
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for the Construction Grants Program and provides for i.n\>lementation of
such strategies at Headquarters and field levels. Directs and coordinates
the policy-making process for the Construction Grants Program including
the developnent of legislative proposals, regulations, guidance documents,
priority work plans, and new program initiatives. Develops strategies for
municipalities to address water pollution problems. Conducts various
special analyses of program performance as appropriate. Develops the
annual budget strategy and budget justification materials for CMB and
Congress. In line with budget strategy, ensures incorporation of progran
priorities into annual program plans and evaluations. Develops and nDnitors
iq>lementation of Interagency Agreements between EPA Regional Offices and
the Corps of Engineers, including the distribution of funds to COrps field
offices. Collects data on resource needs and funding activities under the
Interagency Agreement. Allocates staffing resources aroong EPA and Regional
Offices annually in accordance with Agency priorities and resources avail-
ability. Assures that priority Headquarters and Regional Office activities
are planned and carried out in a coordinated and integrated fashion.
provides for coordinated data suanissions fran Regional Offices and State
agencies to support management and budget needs. Directs management studies
and develops guidelines and procedures to in1prove organizational effectiveness.
Designs and ~lements systems for tracking key Headquarters outputs and
management indicators. Directs the developnent and nDnitoring of Headquarters
operating plans. Directs overall administrative support activities, including
fiscal management of the interagency agreement with the Corps of Engineers.
Manages wastewater treatment facility operator training program.
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4. OFFICE OF WATER REnJLATIONS AND ST~. The Office of Water
Regulations and Standards, under the supervision of a Director, is responsible
to the Assistant Administrator for Water. The Director is responsible for
developing an overall program strategy for the achievement of water pollution
abatement in cooperation with other appropriate program offices: Assuring the
coordination of all national water-related activities within this water program
strategy; and monitoring national progress toward the achievement of water
quality goals, including preparation of reports to Congress under Section 305(b).
The Director is responsible for the development of effluent guidelines and
water quality regulatory and nonpoint SQJrce control programs and also for
developing, ~lementing and coordinating regulations and guidance for water
quality management planning under Section 303 and 208 and for State grants
programs (1) under Section 106 and (2) under the nonconstruction grants portions
of Sections 205(g) and 205(j). The Office Director is further responsible for
developing and defending a national program budget reflecting prograrn needs and
priorities; for ensuring the develcpnent of office performance agreements,
required of all EPA personnel; for developing annual resource guidance and
program workplans for presentation to and approval of the Assistant Administrator;
and for monitoring and evaluating the performance and progress of the Divisions
in implementing Agency and Office of Water plans and priorities. .
a. Monitoring and Data Support Division. The Monitoring and Data
Support Division, under the supervision of a Director, is responsible for
developing and implementing water quality monitoring and analysis progr~~,
environmental assessments,. and data management activities to support the
implementation of water pollution abatement and control programs. Guides
and directs water quality monitoring programs, waste load allocation/total
maximlln daily load programs, and water quality inventory reporting through
development of policies, issuance of guidance, and provision of technical
assistance. With the Office of Water Enforcement and Permits, produces
technical guidance for developing water quality-based controls for toxic
pollutants and for implementation of these controls in NPDES pemits,
including both biamonitoring and pollutant-specific approaches. .
Coordinates these activities with other Office of Water offices and the
Office of Research and Development. Prepares assessments of national
water quality, evaluates environmental consequences of proposed regulatory
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controls. Develops and implements a strategy for data l'\3nagernent and manages
canputerized water quality information systems. Develops and manages data
bases and analysis programs to assist in performing water quality assessments
and evaluations. Coordinates quality assurance and data management activities
within the Office of Water Regulations and Standards.
b. Industrial Technology Division. The Industrial Technology Division,
under the supervision of a Director, is responsibile for the development of
effluent guidelines regulations for both new and existing sources of industrial
discharge to surface waters and to publicly amed treatment worKs. Develops
technical reports and guidance documents for unregulated industries and
pollutants. Provides technical assistance, advice and consultation to the
Office of General Counsel and Office of Enforcement and Compliance Monitoring
for adjudication of regulations. Provides technical support and assistance
to the Office of Water Enforcement and Permits, Regional Offices, and State
permit authorities on the interpretation and implementation of specific
effluent guidelines regulations, and provides technical advice on water
quality management issues affecting industrial sources. Evaluates and
provides pra;:)ram policies on industrial water pollution, investigates new
technologies, processes and emerging industries, assesses the treatability
of individual pollutants for industry-specific wastewaters and treatment
. technologies, and maintains liaison with the Office of Research and
Deve1q;ment, industry, and interest groops to assure that the most recent
advances in technology are incorporated into guidelines. P1anages a
regulations tracking systero and consults with the Office of Policy and
Resource Management on issues of program integration.
c. Criteria and Standards Division. The Criteria and Standards Division,
under the supervision of a Director, is responsible for the national management
of the water quality standards, non-point source control, and sludge criteria
development progr~g. Develops regulatory basis for implementation of water
quality standards program by States as defined by Section 303 of the ()iA.
Develops and revises water quality criteria applicable to freshwater, l'\3rine,
estuarine environments, and in sed~nts, publishes guidance; and provides
Regions and States with methodology for developing criteria which reflect
site-specific conditions (Section 304(a) CWA). When requested by Regions/
States, provide~ technical assistance in application of methodologies.
Develops and coordinates prograns, policies and guidance to abate water
pollution fran non-point sources and develops technical, institutional, and .
regulatory information and guidelines in pursuit thereof. Develops procedures
and guidance for implementation of the Clean Lakes Program. Develops technical
regulations and guidelines on municipal sludge under Section 405 of the Clean
~'later Act.
d. . ~alysis and Evaluation Division. The Analysis and Evaluation
Oivisi0n, under the supervision of a Director, is responsible for
deve1cpment of .:i national water pollution abatement and prevention plan
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which establishes the framework for implementing the Agency's water related
activities in a coordinated manner, for budget developnent and management, for
statistical and economic analyses, and for evaluation of programs. Provides
statistical support or analyses and expert review of all regulations developed
by the QtffiS and those of other offices upon request. Conducts analyses of
CWRS programs and the implementation of CI>lRS developed regulations and guidance
documents. In particular, develops and analyzes alternative control options
and prepares necessary issue and/or option papers detailing the costs, benefits,
legal ~lications, economic ~cts, risks, technological feasibility, admini-
strative ramifications and public reaction to the alternative control options
presented. Develops program regulations and policy guidance to set national
water quality priorities and ensure the effective disposition of Section 106,
nonconstruction grant 205(g), and 205( j) grants. Develops annual budget
strategy and budget justification materials for OMB and Congress. In line
with budget strategy, ensures incorporation of program priorities into annual
progran plans and evaluations. Directs the develcpnent and roonitoring of
Headquarters operating plans. Directs overall administrative support
activities. Provides information on financial assistance to small
businesses adversely i.nt>acted by water regulations.
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5. OFFICE OF WATER ENroRCDtENT AND PERMITS. The Office of Water Enforcement
and Permits, under the supervision of a Di-rector, is responsible to the
Assistant Administrator for Water and is the National program manager for the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, carpliance and
administrative enforcement program undE-r the Clean Water Act (CWA) and the
enforcement responsibilities under Sections 311 and 404 of the Clean Water
Act. The Office Director is responsible for develcping program policy,
guidance, and regulations for permitting and carpliance activities, for
develcping and defending a national progral'll budget reflecting program needs
and priorities,. for ensuring the ~lementation of Agency policy and priorities
in the Regions and Headquarters: for providing technical direction and support
to Regional Offices: for developing and Umplementing delegation oversight
procedures: and for evaluating Regional permitting and canpliance programs.
The Office Director is also responsible for ensuring the development of
performance agreements, required of all EPA personnel: develcping annual
resource, guidance and program workplans for presentation to and approval
of the Assistant Administrator: and for monitoring and evaluating the
performance and progress of the Office in ~lementing Agency and Office
of Water program plans and priorities.
a. PrCXJI'am Management Staff ~ The Program P/lanagement Staff, under the
supervision of a Director, serves as principal staff to tne Office Director on
matters relating to policy, budget, administration and management. Manages
program planning and budget processes for Office of Water Enforcement and
Permits, including budget dev~lopment, Umplementation, and financial management.
Reviews and comments on all policy issuances to assure consistency with Office
policy and participates in work groups for str~tegy/policy development and
resource analyses when requested by the Office Director. Develcps contract
plans and reviews contracts which require Office Director's signature: dev~~ops
measures for Office of Water and Agency accountability systems and coordinates
reporting on behalf of the Office: and manages administrative processes such
as merit pay and performance standards systelt'S, space, personnel, and organi-
zation and management services. Coordinates the development and negoti~tion
of the Information Collection Budget.
b. Enforcement Division. The Enforcement Division, under the supervision
of a Director, develcps policies, strategies, proce<'lures and guidance for EPA
and State carpliance monitoring, evaluation, and enforcement programs for the
Clean Water Act and Marine Protection Research and Sanctuaries Act. Fvaluates
the effectiveness of Regional and State compliance monitoring and enforcement
programs. Provides technical and training support to the Regions and States
for developing various elements of their programs including the pretreatment
enforcement program, canpliance data reviews, facility inspections, issuance
of notices of violations and administrative orders, and develqnent of
evidence in support of judicial enforceme~t actions. Coordinates review a~.
approval of carpliance aspects of State program applications for permitting
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and enforcement authority and provides assistance on technical aspects of
enforcanent action deve1q;xnent and follow-up. ~views prqx>sed judicial
enforcement actions, withdrawals and consent decrees for consistency with
national progran policy and gJidance, am provides technical support for the
development and follow-up of nationally managed enforcanent cases. Maintains I
liaison with the Office of EnforcEl'!\ent am Catplianoe Monitorin;;r am other
program offices as needed. Maintains compliance statistics for pollutant
sources nationally. Deve1q;>s and maintains national data systems for the
storage of information fran self-nonitorin;;r reports, inspections, and other
sources. Prepares canp1 iance status and progress reports forEPA management
and the Congress.
c. Permits Division. '!he Pennits Division, under the supervision of a
Director, is responsible for providing national program direction to the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPtES) permit program wider
Sections 401 and 402 of the Clean Water Act including issuance of regulations,
policy arxl guidanoe, deve1cpnent of national strategies, implementation.
management, arxl overview of Regional and ~tate q;>erations. Reviews State
applications for administration of the NPDES program and major modifications
to approved State proqraJY\S, and develcps regulations and policy governing the
State approval and approved State prcgram review process. Provides program
direction to the national pretreatment program, including local pretreatment
program deve1q;xnent, review, and iJ11p1ementation, and reviews and recanmerxls
action on applications for or modifications to State Surface Mining Control
and Reclamation Act prOJrams. Reviews and redesiqns the NPtES and pretreabnent
program to be responsive to statutory and COOrt ordered mandates and changes
in Agency policy. Deve1q;>s model approaches for management of the NPDES
progrCl1\, such as developing biaoonitoring techniques for evaluating waste
discharges arxl reoeivin;;r waters and for establishing toxicity-based
effluent limitations, and also deve1cps new and unique methods, procedures,
or types of pennits for contro1liB1 such generalized water pollution
discharges as runoff of stormwater from farms and cities, confined anina1
feedlots, and other water pollution souroes. Coordinates with ttle ,
Construction Grants Program in developMent of Publicly ONned Treabten\..
WOrks policies for issuance of pemi ts to assure that regulatory standards
and funding policies are made as consistent as possible. Oversees Regional
arxl State performance in implementing the NPDES penni t and pretreabnent
programs.
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6. OFFICE OF MARINE AND ES'lUARINE PR:YI'ECTIOO. The Office of Marine and
Estuarine Protection, under the supervision of a Director, is responsible for
the develqnent of policies and strategies and implementation of a program to
protect the marine/estuarine envirament utilizing relevent authorities
contained in the Clean Water Act (CWA), the Marine Protection Research and
Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA), and other environmental statutes. Develops policies,
regulations, and prcx::edures for evaluation of 301 (h) waiversJ ocean c1urrping
permits, 403 (c) discharge criteria and other activities which iDpact the
marine enviroranent. Oversees and provides assistance to the Regions in the
evaluation of requests for 301(h) waivers to marine waters, 403(c) permits,
ocean dultping permits, as well as research and emergency c1urrping permits and
provides technical assistance where required. Evaluates and selects suitable
sites for the ocean c1urrping of dredged materials by the ArfffJ Corps of Engineers
and for the disposal of other wastes permitted by EPA. Prepares environnental
assessments, environmental ~ct statements and general field studies in
support of the permit decision process. Coordinates the developnent of
laboratory and field protocols for environmental assessments in the marine/
estuarine environnent and develops guidance for and conducts ronitoring
programs for identification .and collection of necessary data. Integrates the
outputs of the Agency's marine water quality/sed~nt criteria developnent
process and waste load allocation process into marine and estuarine policy and
operating guidance. Carries out quality control/quality assurance programs to
ensure gathering of data of known quality and develops and implements needed
data management programs to provide access to available technical information
to Regional Offices, other Headquarters program offices, State and local
governnents and other users. Provides expertise to support a wide range of
Agency activities affecting the marine environment, including the issuance of
NPDES ocean discharge permits.
Provides National direction for the Chesapeake Bay and other estuarine programs.
Provides technical support to Regional offices and acts as the Agency's
Washington spokesman for these programs. Using the Chesapeake Bay as a pilot
program, develcps a basin- \<'~ . perspective for source management to protect
receiving waters and develops generic policy and guidance for estuaries, bays,
and coastal waters. Evaluates ronitoring data available for the Chesapeake
Bay and other coastal programs and relates the data to point and non-point
source controls to measure the effectiveness of pollution-abatement efforts.
Represents the Administrator and/or the Deputy Administrator on these programs
when requested.
Provides policy oversight of the Great Lakes Program for the Qffice of Water
. including the rev~ew of budget and workplans. Assures the integration of data
developed through the Great Lakes program with other activities in the marine
and estuarine program.
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Develops annual report to Congress on status of Ocean ~ing programs
under the MPRSA and provides technical support on the London rumpirg
Convention. Develq:>s - in cooperation with the Secretaries of .Army, Aqri-
culture, and other apprq;>riate Federal, State, interstate or local public
bodies and private organizations -- the National Estuarine report under
section 104(n) of the tWA. ~rks with other State and local governments and
private institutions engaged in marine activities to develq;> trend data and
enters into formal agreements as necessary. ~rks closely with other Federal
agencies which have marine protection and regulatory responsibilities to
develop and implerent ~rative marine 1'\Onitorirg strategies. Coordinates
with Federal agencies in such proqrans as CX1ter Continental Shelf oil and gas
leasiOJ and develcprnent and offshore miniOJ and fishery resource management.
'l11e Office Director is also responsible for ensuring the developnent of .
performance agreements, required of all EPA personnel7 develq;>ing annual
resource, guidance, and y;>rogram workplans for presentation to and approval of
the Assistant Administrator1 and for rronitoriOJ and evaluatiB1 the perfoImance
and progress of the Office in ~lementing Agency and Office of water progr~
plans and priorities.
a. Policy and Management Support Staff. 'the Policy and Ha~erent
. Support Staff provides overall progratt coordination, policy analysis, guidance
and issues management for marine and estuarine activities. Provides on;;1OiB1
liaison and communication, and evaluation as appropriate, with Regional Offices.
Establishes and i.rr1plements management am accomtability systans, with the
appropriate Regions, for carrying oot ocean d\mpirg activities and Chesapeake
Bay/Great Lakes and other estuarine protection prcx;Jrams. Serves as the focal
point for responding to inquiries fram Congressional staff, State/local
goverrrnents and other external groops. Conducts special studies and analyses
on cross-cutting issues.
Provides all budget, planning, contract management and administrative services
for the Office including pro. '. ':1- development and evaluation, financial
management, personnel managerent, correspondence and policy tracking and
management. Manages all major analytical and vessel operations contracts for
the Office. Serves as the point of liaison and coordination with the Office
of Water and other Agency offices. Provides management advice and assistance
to all canponents of the Office.
b. Technical Support oi vision. '!he Technical Support Division prepares
and provides direction and guidance on scientific issues related to marine
matters for use by Headquarters, Regions, States, and local goveI'1"l'!\ents.
Provides technical support in preparation of regulations and gu idance for
issuirg 301(h) waivers, 403(c) discharge criteria, and ocean durT1ping permits,
as well as site selection and designation and iIrpact rronitoring7 coordinates
the develq;>ment of laboratory and field groops, enviromental groups, the
press and Congressional staffs on matters relating to groond-water. Supports
the Assistant Administrator for Water, who serves as the Agency spokesperson
on legislative matters affecting groond-water.
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The Office nirector is also responsible for ensuring the deve10{Xnent of
perfomance agreements, required of all P.PA personnelJ develq>i~ annual
resource guidance and proqran ~rk. plans for presentation to and approval
of the Assistant AdministratorJ and f.or nonitoriBJ and eva1uatirg the
performance and progress of the Office in implementing Aqency and Office of
water prcgran plans and priorities.
c. Marine ~rations Division. 'lhe Marine Operations Division, under
the supervision 0 a Director, is responsible for develq;:rnent and implementation
of regulations, policy and procedures for evaluation of pemits issued under
403(c) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) J the evaluation of requests for waivers of
treatment requirements for marine waters under Section 301(h) of the CWAJ and
issuance of ocean durrl;>ing pemits under the Marine Protection, Research, and
sanctuaries Act (MPRSA). PrCNides oversight and technical assistance to .
Regiooal Offices in evaluating these pemit requests and assuriB1 canpliaoce
with the pemits. Assist.CJ the Regions and PetTllits Division by develq>iBJ the
water quality based conditions for ocean discharge permits issued under section
402 and 403(c) of the Clean Water Act. Maintains a data base to track national
program status and assures consistency of policies and procedures amon9 the
Regions. .
Develops and maintains necessary data, am. the analysis thereof, to respond to
petitions for site designation for ocean d~irrt of all wastes, includiB1
dredged materials and to the perceived need for designation of sites which may
not yet be the subject of petitions. Oevelq>s and implements the necessary
procedures to make decisions on permanent designation .for sites which are
currently desiqnated inter Un. Provides policy support to the Assistant
Administrator for Water in matters relatirg to the IDndon I)JrnpiB1 ConventionJ
develq>s a compliance inspection survey strategy aod guidance for Regional
prcgram UnplementationJ and coordinates enforcement actions with other Agency
. program offices including OGC,CMEP, OEX>t, and other Federal agencies including
the U.S. Coast Guard and State Department. PrCNides technical support for
Agency compliance and enforcement activities in cases affecting the marine
environnent.
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7. OFFICE OF G1OJND-WATER PROTECl'IOO. The Office of Groond-Water Protection,
under the supervision of a Director, reporting to the Assistant Mninistrator
for Water, oversees inplementation of the Agency's Groond-Water Protection
Strategy. Coordinates support of Headquarters and Regional activities to
develop stronger State goverrment organizations and programs which foster
ground-water protection. Directs and coordinates Agency analysis and
approaches to unaddressed problems of ground-water contaroination. Principally
responsible for establishing and implementing a framework for decisionmaking
at EPA on ground-water proteCtion issues, and serves as the focus of internal
EPA policy coordination for ground-water.
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Coordinates and provides staff support to a Ground-Water Oversight Carmittee,
chaired by the Assistant Mninistator for Water and consisting of the
Assistant Administrators for Pesticides and Toxic Substances (OPl'S), .
Research and Developnent (ORO), Solid Waste and Emergency Response (a;wER),
and rotating Regional Administrators' membership. Manages a "Ground-Water
Steering Committee," consisting of Office Directors fram all affected programs,
including those not represented on the Assistant Administrator's Oversight
Carmittee, and Regional representation. Reviews all ground-water policies
and regulations and make reccmnendations on all budget requests for ground-
water protection activities., Coordinates research priorities to support State
and EPA ground-water programs. .
Provides program coordination and policy direction to Regional ground-water
programs, including guidance for use of grant funds to support State program
develc:pnent and developnent of information for providing technical assistance
to the States, e.g., data management techniques and State enforcement systems.
Provides guidance to the Regional Administrators who will establish liaison
with State program directors on matters relating to ground-water protection.
In cooperation with other Federal agencies, coordinates developnent and
maintenance of a ground-water data access system available to the States and
site managers, used for gathering data needed to identify long-term trends and
status. Initiates and conducts, with the cooperation of appropriate program
offices, special studies of ground-water contamination. Assesses and evaluates
EPA ground-water program effectiveness, e.g., Regional coordination, steering
carmittee effectiveness (in cooperation with the Regions), and State program
deve10pnent and i.np1ementation. Assesses, in cooperation with other program
offices, the program effectiveness of ground-water management and cleanup
activities, e.g., remedial action and site cleanup, and supports demonstrations
of successful State ground-water program operations. In coordination with the
Assistant Admdnistrator for External Affairs, acts as liaison with other Federal
agencies, such as the Departments' of Defense, Energy, Interior (United States
Geological Survey) and Agriculture, as well as with relevant outside interests,
such as State organizations, trade and industry groups, environnenta1 groups,
the press and Congressional staffs on matters relating to ground-water.
Supports the Assistant Mninistrator for Water, who serves as the Agency
spokesperson on legislative matters affecting ground-water.
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The Office Director is. also responsib~e for ensuring the develcpnent of
performance agreements, required of all EPA personnel: developing annual
resource guidance and program work plans for presentation to and approval
of the Assistant Aaninistrator: and for roonitoring and evaluating the
performance and progress of the Office in implementing Agency and Office
of Water program plans and priorities.
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1. OFFICE OF 'IRE A.C;SISTANT AIMINISTRAroR FOR SOLID WASTE AND DtF.RGmcy
RESPOOSE. The Office of the Assistant Administrator for SOlid Waste and EDer-
gency Response provides Agencywide policy, guidance, and direction for the
Agency's solid waste and emergency response programs. In addition to managil'YJ
those programs, the Assistant Aaninistrator serves as principal adviser to the
Administrator in matters pertaining to them. The Assistant Administrator's
responsibilities include: (a) Program policy develqment and evaluation: (b)
Development of appropriate hazardous waste standards and regulations: (c)
Ensuring carpliance with applicable laws and regulations: (d) Program policy
guidance and overview, technical support, and evaluation of Regional solid
waste and emergency response activities: (e) Development of programs for
technical, programmatic, and compliance assistance to States and local,
goverrnents: (f) Developrent of guidelines and standards for the land disposal
of hazardous wastes and for underground storage tanks: (g) Analyses on the
recovery of useful energy fran solid waste: (h) Developnent and implementation
of a program to respond to uncontrolled hazardous waste sites and spills
(including oil spills): (i) tong-term strategic planning and special studies:
(j) Economic and long-term environmental analysis: (k) Economic Unpact
assessment of RCRA and CERCLA regulations: (1) Analyses of alternative
technologies and trends: and (m) Cost-benefit analyses and develqment of
OSWER environmental criteria.
a. Office of Policy, Budget and Program Management. The Office of policy,
Budget and Program Management, under the supervision of a Director, serves as
the principal staff to the Assistant Administrator on matters. relating to
program management and administrative operations. Provides management advice
and assistance to the Assistant Administrator and components of the OffiCe of
Solid Waste and Emergency Response (OSWER). Within OSWER develops policies and
- guidance on administration and program management: issues procedures/guidelines
for implementation by the Program Offices: exercises oversight and control of
OSWER budget preparation, justification and execution: financial manag~"t:
contracts and grants administration: personnel management: information nld..~ement:
ADP: and correspondence management. Responsible for operating the management
accountability system, for trackil'YJ Government Accounting Office and Inspector,
General reports and for JOOnitoring program office performance. Serves as point
of liaison and coordination with the Office of Policy Planning and Evaluation
(OPPE) in the areas of program management and operations: coordinates with OPPF.
in the development and review of standards and regulations pertaining to Q;WF.R
prograns. Serves as point of liaison and coordination with the Office of
Administration and Resources Management (OARM) in the areas of budget preparation,
justification and execution, personnel management, grants and contracts
administration, financial management, facilities and support services, autcnated ..
data processing, health and safety services, and organization and management
services. Also, provides liaison and coordination with other Program Offices,
Federal Agencies, such as the Office of ManaQE!l'1ent and Budget, and COngress
regarding administrative, policy and program management issues. Represents the
Assistant Administrator on Agency and. inter-agency steering groups regarding
~ policy, administrative and program management issues and responsibilities.
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Ensures that regional resoorce allocation is integrated with budget preparation.
Also serves as liaison with Administrator's Staff Offices for Civil Rights and
Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization. Develcps data in support of require-
ments for testimony and other public appearances placed upon the Assistant
Administrator and other principals in the Office. oversees the provision and
coordination of training to Federal, State/Local governnents, industry and on-
site emergency response teams. Provides focal point to coordinate camunity,
intergoverrmental, industry, public relations and technical assistanceJ and
coordinates with appropriate Admdnistrator's staff offices and the Assistant
Administrator for External Affairs. Evaluates present OSWER legislation and
the need for changes or new initiatives.
b. Analysis and Evaluation Staff. 'n1e Analysis and Evaluation Staff
under the supervision of a Director, is responsible for lORJ-term strategi'c
plaming and special studiesJ national program evaluation, eoonanic and lORJ-
term environnental analysisJ of alternative technologies and trends, cost';"
benefit analysis, and develcpnent of OSWER environnental criteria. The
Analysis and Evaluation Staff:
(1) Performs analyses of the macroeconanic, long-term eeonanic impact
of EPA' s 501 id Was.te and Emergency Response Program on the publ ic and regulated
camunity. .
(2) Performs analyses of the finanial ilrpacts on individual carpanies
or plants of alternative enforcement or regulatory decsions, at the request of
the Assistant Administrator.
(3) Performs analyses of key technological trends and potential new
developnents on the generation of and control of residuals, and the cost of
environnental controls and regulations.
(4) Develcps alternative strategic responses to these econanic and
technologic trends for the Assistant Administrator. "
( 5) Prepares reports to CORJress, issues papers and policy statements
on multi-program, econanic/envirornental issues of national iIrtx>rtance at the.
request of the Assistant Administrator.
(6) Reviews the benefits analyses performed by the program office in
support of proposed regulations to insure that the proper analyses have been
done, that the analyses are done well, that apprcpriate alternatives have been
considered, and that key econanic ~d policy questions have been answered.
(7) Performs benefits analyses of specific regulations in instances
when the program office does not have sufficient capability to perform such
analyses.
(8) Provides expert advice on benefits analysis to the Assistant
Administrator.
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2. OFFICE OF WASTE PROORAMS ENFURCEMENT. The Office of Waste Programs
Enforcement «(leJpE), under the supervision of a Director, manages a national
program of technical compliance and enforcement under the COmprehensive
Environmental Response, CCltIpensation and Liability Act (CERCI..A) and the
Resoorce Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
The Office provides guidance and support for the implementation of the CERCIA
and RCRA canpliance and enforcenent programs. This includes the developnent
of program strategies, long term and yearly goals, and the formulation of
budgets and plans to support Unplementation of strategies and goals.
Resoorce requirements are estimated and allocated to the Regions based on
workload Irodels developed under the direction of aiPE. Provides program
guidance through the developnent and issuance of policies, guidance and
other documents and through training and technical assistance. Develc:ps .
annual workplans which set forth activity goals, milestones and completion
dates with resource requirements for the RCRA and CERCLA compliance and
enforcement programs. These plans are then transmitted to the Regions and
accoontability measures are identified and agreed upon for inclusion in the
Agency Management Accountability System (AMA.C;), the Action Tracking System
(ATS) and the QSWER Workplans system. .
The Office overSees and supports Regions and States in the implementation of
the CERCLA and RCRA enforcement programs. Accomplishes oversight through
automated tracking systems, periodic field reviews, analysis of reports and
other monitoring techniques. Provides support through the Office's scientific
and engineering staff and contractual resources. The Office may assume
responsibility for direct management of a limited number of CERCLA and RCRA
enforcement actions which are multi-regional in nature or are cases of
national significance. However, management is normally exercised through
planning, resource allocation, monitoring and review.
The Office serves as the national technical expert for all matters relating to
CERCLA and RCRA compliance anr' ~,fprcement. OWPE relates closely to the
Regions: the Office of Emergency and Remedial Response (OERR): the Office of
SOlid Waste (OSW): the Immediate Office to the Assistant Administrator (10-
OSWER): the Office of External Affairs (OEA): the Office of Enforcement and
Canpliance Monitoring (0EQ1): and other EPA offices as necessary. Represents
the interests of the CERCLA and RCRA enforcement programs to other offices of
the Agency and normally is represented on task forces, work groops and at
meetings where issues relating to the program.c; are under consideration. In
coordination with the Office of External Affairs (OEA) and I~, represents
the program to external organizatipns, including the Office of Managment and
Budget (CJt1B), Congress, the U.S. Department of Justi'f and other Federal
agencies, the media, public interest and industry groups, State and local
governments and their associations and'the public.
a. Program Management and Support Staff. The Program Management and
Support Staff, under the supervision of a Director, coordinates through the
Imnediate Office of the AA-oswER (Io-oswER) with the Office of Administration
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and Resources Management in securing and providing administrative services,
organization and management services, budget planning and control, financial
management, personnel services and data processing and canputer services for
the Office of Waste Programs Enforcement. Develops budget material (am and
Congressional) for the ReRA and CERCLA enforcement programs and deve lops work-
load models in conjunction with Io-oswER and the Regions. Handles all budget
execution functions and develops operating plans and guidance for aiPE. Develops
budget submissions and allocates resources consistent with approved models. In
coordination with the RCRA and CERCLA enforcement divisions, establishes and
tracks accountability measures negotiated with the Regions and established in the
AMAS, ATS and OSWER WOrk plans systems. Plans and conducts management activities
and provides aaninistrative support and personnel services for aiPE. Develops,
in conjunction with I~, other OSWER offices and the Office of Information
Resources Management, autanated data management programs and systems and serves
as a focal point for tracking systems for ~E programs.
b. CERCIA Enforcement Division. The CEReIA Enforcement Division, under
the direction of a Director, is responsible for a national program of compliance
and enforcement under CERCIA. The Oivision has specifi~ responsibility' for
. technical aSPects of compliance and enforcement, cooperating closely with the
Office of Enforcement and Canpliance Monitoring which focuses on legal
enforcement. Formulates strategies and plans and develops program guidance
for issuance to Regions and States. Develops yearly program work plans and
accountability measures as well a~ supporting narrative justifications for
budget subnissions. Reviews and reccmnends to the Director, aiPE, action on
proposed regulations, policies and documents llnpacting on the CF.RCIA enforcement
program which are developed by other offices. Conducts analytic studies in
support of the CERCLA compliance and enforcement effort.
The Division is responsible for providing guidance, support and oversight of a
national program of CERCLA compliance and enforcement. Provides guidance by
developing policy and guidance : ~uments. Provides support through training,
technical support and assistance and information exchange. Provides technical
support for enforcement actions through staff scientific and engineering experts
and contract resources. Accomplishes oversight through the development and
~lementation of reporting and tracking systems, through periodic field reviews
and through other monitoring techniques. Collaoorates with the Regions, OERR
and OECM, in recommending to the AA~R classification of all National
Priorities List sites and may provide direct management for enforcement cases
considered to be of national scope and importance. Serves as the national
expert for technical aspects of CERCLA compliance and enforcement." Identifies
and analyzes CERCLA compliance and enforcement issues and proposes alternate
actions to appropriate authorities.
Represents the concerns and issues of the program to other offices of OSWER,
especially OERR, and to other EPA offices, including OECM, OEA, OC..c, OPPE and
the Regions. Maintains liaison with the u.S. DOJ and other Federal agencies
involved in support of the CERCLA program. In coordination with the Office of
Federal Activities, OEA, the Division addresses CERCLA campliance and enforcement
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issues at Federal facilities. Represents CMPE in meetings, workshops, task
forces and presentations where issues irrpacting on CERCLA carpliance and
enforcement are involved.
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c. RCRA Enforcement Division. The RCRA Enforcement Division, under the
supervision of a Director, is responsible for a national program of canpliance
and enforcement under RCRA. Has specific responsibility for technial aspects
of cCJ11Pliance and enforcement, cooperating closely with the Office of
Enforcement and Catlpliance Monitoring, which focuses on legal enforcement.
Formulates strategies and plans and develops program guidance for issuance to
Regions and States. Develops yearly prOgram work plans and accountability
measures as well as supporting narrative justifications for tudget sutmissions.
Reviews and reccmnends to the Director, CMPE, action 00 proposed regulations,
policies and doc\.D11ents irrpacting the RCRA enforcement program which are .
developed by other offices. Conducts analytic studies in support of the RCRA
carpliance and enforcement effort.
Provides guidance, support and oversight for RCRA carpliance and enforcement
activities undertaken by Regions and States. This requires developement of
policy and guidance doclD11ents, the carpliance and enforcement portion of the
Annual State Grants Guidance, provision of training and technical assistance,
technical support for Regional enforcement actions and information exchange.
The oversight responsibility requires developement, Lmplementation and main-
tenance of tracking and reporting systems, periodic field reviews and other
JOOnitoring and oversight techniques. It requires on-going analysis of program
operations. As the national program management organization, the Division is
looked to as the center of EPA expertise on all technical matters relating to
RCRA canpliance and enforcement. Identifies, assesses and recatmends action
on general and specific RCRA canpliance and enforcement issues. Provides
technical scientific and engineering support through staff experts and
contract resources.
Represents the concerns and interests of the RCRA canpliance and enforcement
program to other EPA offices and external groups. Close coordination is
required with the Office of Solid Waste, C9'lER: EPA Regional Offices: OECM:
OEA and OPPE. Coordinates with the Office of Federai Activities, OFA, on
matters relating to compliance and enforcement at Federal facilities.
Represents CMPE in meetings and on task forces, work groups and presentations
requiring knowledge relating to RCRA canpliance and enforcement.
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3. OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE. The Office of SOlid Waste (OSW), under the super-
vision of a Director, is responsible to the Assistant Administrator for the
solid waste activities of the Agency. The Director provides program policy
direction to and evaluation of such activities throughout the Agency and
establishes solid waste research requirements for the Environmental Protection
Agency.
a. Office of Program Management and Support. The Office of Program
Management and Support under the supervision of a Director, serves as a point
of liaison with a;wER, OPPE and OARM in securing and providing aaninistrative
services, budget planning and control, financial management, and support for
the Office of Solid Waste. The Office is responsible for developing' all budget
material (OMB and Congressional) for the Hazardous Waste Media and develops
workload analyses in conjunction with the Regional Offices. The Office handles
all budget execution functions including contracts and grants management for
all OSW divisions, and develops operating plans and guidance for OSW planning
and management, then IOOnitors progress to meet the guidance given. The Office
develops all responses to information requests, including those filed under
FOIA, and is responsible for developing and maintaining the docket to support
all solid and hazardous waste regulatory activities. Plans and conducts
management activities. Provides administrative support and personnel services
for 0StJ.
b. Waste Management and Econanics Division. The Waste Management and
Econanics Division, under the supervision of a Director, is responsible for
a national program of hazardous and solid waste regulation under RCRA. The
Division has overall responsibility for Section 3004 of RCRA (with the exception
of the closure and financial responsibility requirements and develops regulations,
guidelines and guidance documents related to the storage, treatment, and disposal
of hazardous wastes, as well as selected administrative operations at hazardous
waste management facilities. This requires assessment of appropriate technologies
for storage, treatment, and land disposal of hazardous and other industrial
wastes. The Division also develops Office policy on groundwater protection
issues relative to waste disposal. The Division maintains the primary
responsibility for promulgation of waste oil regulations, and for procurement
of recycled materials under RCRA Section 6002.
The Division also prepares regulatory UTIpact analyses and regulatory strategies
under Subtitles C and D of RCRA, and integrates econanic Unpact data with
other Agency programs to assess overall regulatory impact. The Division is
the focal point for dealing with OPPE and OMB on cost!benefit methodologies
and cost/risk assessments.
The Division integrates its activities with other related programs of the
Agency, including those administered under CERCLA, the Clean Water Act and
Toxic Substances Control Act. In cooperation with the Office of Research and
Development, the Division establishes the research needs of the RCRA waste
management regulatory program.
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c. Permits and State Programs Division. The Permits and State Programs
Division, under the supervision of a Director, is responsible for the nationwide
~lementation of a program to control hazardous wastes, including the permitting
of facilities and the authocization of States to operate their programs in lieu
of a federal program. As such the Division is the Headquarters focal p:>int for
interaction with State and local governments in cooperation with the EPA Regional
Offices. The Division provides oversight, guidance and support for Regions
and States ~lementing programs in solid and hazardous waste under Subtitles
C and D of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). It develcps
regulations for what constitutes an equivalent State program under the Act
for the purposes of delegating the hazardous waste program; develcps tranSJ;X>rter
and generator recordkeeping and rep:>rting regulations in cocperation with oor;
and provides guidance on solid and hazardous waste requirements relative tp
State!EPA agreements. The Division assists the Regional Offices in the
~lementation of the solid and hazardous waste programs, through the State
Planning Guidelines and the open dlmtp inventory for Subtitle D; the manifest,
or cradle-to-grave tracking system, and autanated data processing system
covering hazardous waste facilities and handlers affected by RCRA. The Division
has overall reSJ;X>nsibility for the development, administration and ~lementation
of the hazardous waste permi t program.
'l1'\is responsibility includes the developnent of permit processing regulations,
establishment and interpretation of procedures for RCRA permit issuance, the
provision of Regional guidance for technical content, review, and evaluation
of RCRA permits: and on permitting actions. The Division is responsible for
the developnent and management of data tracking and reporting systems (including
ADP systems) needed for Regional and Headquarters bnplementation of the hazardous
waste regulatory system. The Division is responsible for Umplementing the
Agency's municipal, industrial, and hazardous waste resource recovery program.
The Division has the primary responsibility for regulations, guidelines and
guidance documents related to Sections 2003, 4002, 4003, 4005, 4006, 4007,
4008, 4009, 3002, 3003, 3005, 3006, 3010, and 3011, of RCRA.
Coordinates with the Office of Emergency and Remedial ResponSe as necessary,
policies affecting facilities disposing of hazardous waste and development of
regulations which ~ct CERCLA activities.
d. Characterization and Assessment Division. The Characterization and
Assessment Division, under the supervision of a Director, is responsible for
developing regulations under Section 3001 of RCRA to determine which wastes
are hazardous, and managing programs to sample and characterize wastes, establish
waste testing protocols, and to list or delist wastes as hazardous.
The Division also has reSJ;X>nsibility fqr developing the financial responsibility
regulations required by Section 3004, establishing the regulatory and other
requirements for the CERCLA post-closure liability fund, as well as other
financing and liability options associated with legislative proposals. The
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Division coordinates all data and assessment activities, supervises the conduct
of all surveys of the regulated camunity, manages the preparation of clearance
packages and prepares the Office Information Collection Budget for am.
The Division also develops regulations for special classes of generators of
hazardous waste, and manages a ca!1plex program for studying the waste streams
and management practices of selected industries.
The Division integrates its activities with related other programs of the Agency,
including those aaninistered under the Clean Water Act and Toxic Substances
Control Act. In ~ration with the Office of Research and Developnent, the
Division establishes research needs related to waste characterization and listing.
In addition, the Division integrates its activities with those of the Office
of energenc.y and Remedial Response, particularly in the areas of small quantity
generators, fund management, and financial requirements.
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4. OFFICE OF DtERGENCY AND REMEDIAL RESPOOSE. 'I11e Office of Emergency and
Remedial Response (OERR), under the supervision of a Oirector, is responsible
to the Assistant Administrator for the emergency and remedial response func-
tions of the Office of SOlid Waste and Emergency Response. The Director is
responsible for: (a) Developing national strategy, programs, technical policies,
regulations and guidelines for the control of abandoned hazardaJs waste sites
and response to and prevention of oil and hazardaJs substance spillsJ (b) Pro-
viding direction, guidance, and support to the Environnental Response Teams
and overseeing their activities: (c) Providing direction, guidance and support
to the Agency's non-enforcement emergency and remedial response to environmental
emergencies: (d) Providing direction, guidance and support to the Agency's non-
enforcement emergency and remedial response to emergency and remedial hazardous
waste sites: (e) Providing direction and guidance for hazardous waste related
emergency preparedness activities; (f) Developing national accatplishment.
plans and resources; (g) Scheduling the guidelines for program plans required
of the Divisions: (h) Assisting in the training of personnel: (i) Monitoring
and evaluating the performance, progress, and fiscal status of the Regions and
the Divisions in Umplementing program plans: (j) Maintaining liaison with
concerned public and private national organizations for emergency response:
(k) Supporting State emergency response programs: and (1) Coordinating Office
activities with other EPA programs.
a. Policy Analysis Staff. The Policy Analysis Staff under the
supervision of a Director reports oirectly to the Office Director and is
responsible for the following functions:
o Identifying the need for new or revised OERR policy and guidance
documents.
o Developing, coordinating and issuing cross-cutting OERR policy.
o Developing, coordinating and issuing cross-cutting OERR operating
guidance.
o When required, assisting the Divisions with policy development
requirements.
o Performing special analytical studies at the request of the Office
Director.
o Managing OERR policy development contracts.
o Coordinating, as necessary, with other OERR. and Agency organizations
on policy issues involving OERR.
b. Office of Program Management. The Office of Program'Management under
the supervision of a Director reports directly to the Office Director and is
responsible for the following functions:
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o Reviewing Site Action Plans.
o Maintainirg the Removal Tracking System.
o Processing requests for waivers of removal ceilirg limits.
o Tracking, overseeing and evaluating Regional illlnediate and planned
removal activities.
o Cooductirg Spill Preventioo Control and Counter-measure and
prevention activities.
o Supporting removal enforcement activities and remJVal respoose .
claims.
o Developirg remov~l inplementation policy, guidance and training
policy.
o Participating in Regional program reviews.
o Managing reJroval contracts and coordination with Regional Deputy
Project Officers.
o Developing supplementary contract capabilities.
o Managing the removal cost control system.
o Managing State Superfund Contracts and Interagency Agreements for
removal activities as required.
o Developing policy 00 reportable quantities and coordinatirg with
OSW on the listing o~ ~~~rtable quantities.
o Developing oil sheen, designation and dispersants (su~rt H) rules
and regulations.
o Reviewirg Agency listings and actions inpacting the removal program.
o Conducting analyses and Participating in activities related to
underground leakirg storage tanks.
o Maintaining the RCRA/Superfund Hotline.
o Coordinatirg, as necessary, with other OERR and Agency organizations
in activities related to the removal and reSPonse programs.
d. Hazardous Site Control Division. The Hazardous Site Control Division
under the supervision of a Director reports directly to the Office Director and
is responsible for the following functions:
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o Developing policy and guidance for all remedial activities
(including Regional and State) and new program initiatives.
o Monitoring and evaluating of: Federal and State-lead remedial
actions, State conformance with cost-share requirements, Regional
Superfund Ca!'1prehensive Accanplishment PlanjRemedial Action Plan
(SCAP!RAP) sul:Jnissions, Regional obligations,. precedent-setting
remedial issues, multi-program State issues, and remedies at
nationally significant sites.
o Managing remedial contracts, including, Field Investigation Team
( FIT), Remedial Measures (RDt) and REM II and addressing related
contract issues, e.g., contractor claims, bid protests, change
orders, etc. .
o Managing and executing the Record of Decision (ROD) process
including the developnent and delivery of ROD workshops.
o Developing operating policy for ar:td managing and maintaining the
NPL.
o Developing regulations and policies concerning natural resources
claims.
o Managing the Hazardous Waste Site Identification process.
o Coordinating with the Office of Waste Programs Enforcement and
other organizations as required to effectively support enforcement
activities at remedial sites. .
o Reviewing, and when required, reccmnending improvements for:
Regional program performance, remedy performance at carpleted
projects, forecast..~ models, and cost estllnating techniques.
o OVerseeing theRCRA 3012 State Grants program.
o Evaluating and suggesting improvements for related information
systems.
o Managing Interagency Agreements with the Corps of Engineers.
o Updating the annual SCAP/RAP and reporting on related activities.
o Updating site campletlon schedule.
o Analyzing construction costs.
o Conducting training of Regional personnel in areas such as cooperative
agreement development and other remedial-related areas.
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o Evaluating and revising related regulations as required.
o Coordinating, as necessary, with other OERR and Agency organizations
in activities related to the Superfund remedial program.
e. Hazardous Response Support Division. The Hazardous Response Support
Division under the supervision of a Director reports directly to the Office
Director and is responsible for the following functions:
o Providing contract analytical laboratory support for the Superfund
program (including enforcement sample analysis needs).
o Providing quality assurance and control for the scientific data
utilized in the Superfund program.
o Providing an emergency response capability, technical field support
and nDbile analyt ical services through the f)nergency Response Team.
o Determining program training needs and based on such determinations,
develq>ing and arranging for delivery of training courSes.
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'0 Develq>ing, coordinating and implementing a safety program for work
around hazardous waste sites.
o Develq>ing and administering a hazardous waste emergency preparedness
program.
o Administering an effective community relations program.
o Supporting the activities of the National and Regional Response Teams.
o Conducting a program'to transfer hazardous waste treatment, disposal
and containment technology to other levels of government, private
industry and foreign governments.
o Conducting a program of aerial surveying and photography of known
and suspected hazardous waste sites.
o Assuring interface with the Office of Research and Developt'ent on the
scientific and technical aspects of the Superfund program.
o Participating in a program to develop and implement an Agency strategy
for dealing with dioxin~
o Administering M~randums of Understanding with other Federal agencies
(except for the KXJ with the Corps of Engineers).
o Assuring adequate participation of snall and disadvantaged businesses
in Superfund contracting activities.
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o Developing related policy and conducting special technical projects
as the program requires.
o Coordinating, as necessary, with other OERR and /V:Jency organizations
in activities related to the Division's activities.
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1. OFFICE OF 'mE AC;SISTANT AD1INISTRA'IOR FOR AIR AND RADIATIOO. The functions
and responsibilities assigned to the Assistant Administrator for Air and Radia-
tion and outlined hereafter are under the Assistant Administrator's supervision,
and carried out by officials within the Office of the Assistant Administrator
for Air and Radiation. The Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation
serves as principal adviser to the Administrator in matters pertaining to air
and radiation prograns, and is responsible for the management of these programs
of the Agency, including: (a) Program policy developnent and evaluation: (b)
Environrrental and pollution sources standards developnent~ (c) Enforcement of
standards~ (d) Program policy guidance and overview, technical support or
conduct of camplianoe activities and evaluation of Regional air and radiation
program activities: (e) Developnent of programs for technical assistance and
technology transfer: and (f) Selected demonstration programs.
a. The Office of Program Management Operations. The Office of Program
Management Operations, under the supervision of a Director, serves as the
principal advisor to the -Assistant Administrator on matters relating to pro-
gram plaMing, tracking and review, resource allocation, and aaninistrative
operations. Serves as a point of liaison and coordination with the Office of
Policy, Planning, and Evaluation and the Office of Administration and Resources
Manag~nt in the areas of program plaMing, accountability, budget, financIal
management, and program tracking and evaluation. Makes recarmendations to the
Assistant Administrator with respect to program planning, resource analysis
and control, hlUMn resource plaMing and program evaluation and tracking.
Works closely with the Office of External Affairs to develop -and run OAR out-
reach effort to industry, academia, and environnental groups. Responsible for
accountability system tracking, incluriing negotiation of OAR cammitments.
Responsible for project control on behalf of the Assistant Aaninistrator, with
emphasis on the procedural compliance and ttmeliness of environmental standards
and supporting regulations. Cooducts national evaluations for the Assistant
Administrator to assure that OAR is JMeting Agency priorities in a tinr-'.. "00
efficient maMer and pursues nonregulatory initiatives-in support of OAR
goals. Administers and monitors demonstration grants and contracts, related
to its functional responsibilities. Serves as point of liaison and coordination
with the Office of Administration and Resources Management in areas of personnel
and performance management, contracts management, security and inspections,
data systems, and general services. Also works closely with OAR'S Office of
policy Analysis and its Office of Program Developnent to which it supplies
management information, evaluation results, and reports, to assure the resource.
allocation process reflects Agency policy, priorities of the Assistant Adminis-
trator, and performance of recipients.
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b. The Office of Program Development. Under the supervision of a Director,
the Office of Program Developnent manages ertterging programs of a cross-cutting
nature in the areas of air and radiation, on behalf of the Assistant Administra-
tor for Air and Radiation. ~erves as a principal program develcpnent advisor
to the Assistant Administrator on same cross-cutting issues where administration
of the program may eventually be handled elsewhere in the Assistant AQninistra-
tor's office. Develops emerging programs for the Assistant Adroinistrator's
approval, and then where management is assigned to the Office of Program
Development, administers that strategy until such ttme as the program has
matured to a point where it can be assigned to a line organization for manage-
ment. Develops, fOrnLllates, an<'! carries out both short and long-term studies
to provide the basis for policy decisions related to assigned cross-cutting
issues. Working closely with the Office of External Affairs, the Office serves
as the principal point of contact in the Agency for industries, associations,
States and local governMents related to the programs managed by the Office.
The Office provides technical assistance to these outside groups. The Office
administers and monitors demonstration grants and contracts related to programs
managed by the Office. In cooperation with the Office of External Affairs,
the Office supports the Agency's educational effort related to the program
areas managed by the Office. The Office is responsible for the Agency's acid
rain abatement anti contrel program, including the management of the day-to-day
operations of the Headquarters' portion of this program. The Office will
coordinate all acid rain abatement and control related activities carried on
in the Regions and elsewhere in OAR and will be the principal point of contact
with other EPA offices on these subjects.
c. The Office of Policy ~nalysis and Review. The Office of Policy Analysis
and Review, under the supervision of a Director, coordinates and reviews the
analytical basis 6f all major OAR regulations and policies. Develops, formulates
and carries out analytical studies, both in-house and through contracts, to sup-
port the policy decisions of the Assistant Administrator. Performs cost-benefit,
economic and long-terro environmental analysis in support of OAR long-term
strategic planning. Reviews all major regulations and policies for tr~ ~'ality
and consistency of their analytical support before they are submitted"~o che
Assistant Administrator for a decision. Primary areas of concern are those
regulations and policies identified by the Assistant Administrator as issues
of major concern to OAR. ~"Jorks closely with the Office of Policy, Planning
and Evaluation and oUler analytical and policy organizations in EPA, other
executive agencies, the States and the private sector. WOrks closely with the
Office of Legislative Analysis in the Office of External Affairs to provides
legislative analysis to the Assistant Administrator. Works closely with the
Office of Program Management Operations to assure that strategic planning
reflects the results of the evaluation process and that resource allocations
reflect Agency policy and priorities. Serves as a key contact point in the
immediate office of the Assistant Administrator on technical issues relating
to major regulations and policies.
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2. OFFICE OF MOBILE SCXJRCES. The Office of Mobile Sources (CH;), under the
supervision of a Director, is responsible for the mobile source air pollution
control functions of the Office of Air and Radiation. The Office is respon-
sible for: characterizing emissions fran mobile sources and related fuels7
developing programs for their control, including assessment of the status of
control technology and in-use vehicle emissions; for carrying out, in coordi-
nation as appropriate with the Office of Enforcement and Carpliance Monitoring,
a regulatory ~liance program to ensure adherence of Jrobile sources to
standards 7 and for fostering the develqrnent of State rootor vehicles emissions
inspection and maintenance programs.
a. Program Management Office. The Program Management Office, under the
supervision of a Director, is responsible for providing support to the Director
in all matters relating to overall program management control, the provision
of administrative services for facilities in Ann Arbor and Washington, and- the
provision of data processing management and centralized services.
b. Engineering Operations Division. The Engineering Operations Division
(EDI», under the supervision of a Director, is responsible for the ~lete
range of tasks required to provide the necessary facilities and equipnent in
support of all emission and fuel econany testing programs at the Ann Arbor
facility. Prov~des emission testing services in support of the Autaoobile
Eroission Certification Testing Program and the Fuel Econany Testing Program
and other catt>liance programs. Conducts correlation activities with other
governmental and industry emission test facilities on a nationwide and inter-
national basis in the form of evaluation and diagnostic testing and technical
consultation. Conducts audits of manufacturers' test facilities to determine
the acceptability of their procedures (and, ultimately, their data) for pur-
poses of certification program and fuel econany program inq;)lementation.
Conducts testing for other EPA and (XC; organizations, of a specialized nature
in support of emerging issue assessments, emerging problem areas, or
specialized oampliance activities.
c. Certification Division. The Certification Division, under the'-
supervision of a Director, is responsible for the review and evaluation of
applications for certification of rootor vehicles and engines, including
developing and maintaining the review procedures for the prototype
certification program.
d. Emission Control Technology Division. The Emission Control Technology
Division, under the supervision of a Director, is responsible for assessing
emissions fran all roobile sources and developing new emission standards in
cases where the new standards are effective to int>lement. To support the goal
of standards develcpnent, the Division must consider test procedure develop-
ment, technology assessments, characterization of regulated and unregulated
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pollutants from currently regulated and nonregulated sources, cost effective-
ness analyses, fuel economy test procedures and the relationships between
fuel economy and emissions, in-use vehicle performance assessments and the
feasibility of ~lementing in-use vehicle control strategies.
e. Manufacturers Operations Division. The Manufacturers Operations
Division, under the supervision of a Director, develops and directs canpliance
programs for engine manufacturers and inporters to control air pollution
fran mobile sources and to adhere to other statutory requirements. Develops
guidelines, regulations, criteria, and procedures, as appropriate. Designs
and ~lements enforcement programs involving inspection, surveillance, and
testing of new and in-use vehicles. Collaborates with the Office of Enforce-
ment and Compliance Monitoring to resolve problems in the application of
compliance policies. Establishes the policy framework for enforcement against
violations of certification requirements pertaining to manufacturers'
records and the exercise of the right of entry to inspect such records. Makes
recommendations with respect to waiver of Federal auto emission standards for
any State which has adopted such standards prior to March 30, 1966. Ensures
compliance with the aftermarket parts certification program and production
warranty, and collaborates with the Field Operations and Support Division on
canpliance with performance warranty provisions. With the other divisions
in the Office of Mobile Sources, assesses the in-use effectiveness of emission
control technology to focus compliance strategy on areas of greatest concern.
Consults with the Department of Transportation on compliance matters. Coordi-
nates activities to review applications for statutory emission standard waivers.
f. Field Operations and Support Division. The Field Operations and Support
Division, under the supervision of a Director, develops, provides, and directs
compliance programs for the control of in-use mobile source emissions and
related fuels. Develops guidelines, regulations, criteria, and procedures
with respect to in-use vehicles and related fuels programs. Collaborates as
necessary with the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Monitoring to resolve
legal issues in the application of statutory sanctions for noncomplian~~ with
State Implementation Plan requirements under Section 176 of the Clean Air
Act. Coordinates with the Emission Control Technology Division and the Regional
Offices regarding inspection/maintenance and other in-use canpliance programs.
Reviews mobile source related provisions of State Implementation Plans for
consistency with national policy and statutory criteria. With the Manufacturers
Operations Division, establishes the policy framework for requirements pertaining
to fuel manufacturers records and the exercise of right of entry to inspect
such records. Reviews applications for fuel additive waiver requests. Consults
with other Federal agencies, the Regional Offices, and State agencies on com-
pliance matters.
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3. OFFICE OF AIR OOALITY PLANNIOO AND STANDARa;. The Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, under the supervision of a Director, is responsible
for the air quality planning and standards functions of the Office of Air
and Radiation. The Director for Air Quality Planning and Standards is respon-
sible for developing national standards for air quality, emission standards
for new stationary sources, and emission standards for hazardous pollutants:
for developing national programs, technical policies, regulations, guidelines,
and criteria for air pollution control: for assessing the national air pollu-
tion control program and the success in achieving air quality goals: for pro-
viding assistance to the States, industry and other organizations through
personnel training activities and technical information: for providing technical
direction and support to Regional Offices and other organizations: for evaluat-
ing Regional programs with respect to State implementation plans and strategies,
technical assistance, and resource requirements and allocations for air related
programs: for developing and maintaining a national air programs data system,
including air quality, emissions and other technical data: and for providing
effective technology transfer through the translation of technological develop-
ments into improved control program procedures.
a. Control Programs Development Division. The Control Programs development
Division, under the supervision of a Director, is responsible for developing
technical policy, procedures, an<1 guidelines for effective control programs and
allocation of resoUrces. In conjunction with Regional Offices, provides a con-
tinuing assessment of the development and effectiveness of control programs in
achieving air quality objectives. Provides technical direction, support, and
evaluation of Regional activities including implementation plans. Conducts-
personnel development and training programs to meet current and projected needs
for air pollution control activities. Compiles and disseminates air pollution
technical infonnation.
b. Emission Standards and Engineering Division. The Emission Standards
and Engineering Division, under the supervision of a Director, is responsible
for developing national emissiC'., standards for hazardous pollutants, developing
national performance standards r:....;r" 'new sources, and conducting emission tests
in support of standards development and evaluating standard test methods.
Responsible for conducting comprehensive surveys and studies of stationary
source categories to determine the nature and magnitude of air pollution emis-
sions, control methods and procedures, and econanic data. Provides technical
assistance and documentation regarding emission control technology, reviews
technological developments for translation into unproved ~ntrol procedures,
and reviews standard development alternatives for canpatibility with technology
and regulatory authority. .
c. Monitoring and Data Analysis Division. The Monit~ring and Data Analysis
Division, under the supervision of a Director, is responsible for providing
detailed analysis and evaluation of air quality, source emissions and related
engineering data. Responsible for developing methodology for the determinatioo
of significant trends leading to the attainment or non-attainment of air quality
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standards and preparing reports pertaining to national, State, and Regional
trends. Develops, q>erates and maintains a national data bank for the
collection and distribution of air quality and emissions data. Evaluates air
pollution control strategies as to attainment of air quality standards through
the use of s~ulation ~els. Reviews environmental Unpact statements. Monitors
meteorological and air quality parameters on a nationwide basis to determine
the existence or potential of air polluti~ episodes.
d. Strategies and Air Standards nivision. The Strategies and Air Standards
Division, under the supervision of a Director, is responsible for evaluating
the need to regulate potential air pollutants and for proposing appropriate
regulatory strategies: developing, periodically reviewing, and revising ambient
air quality standards: and performing econanic, energy, and environnental
~ct studies in support of ambient air quality and national emission stan-
dards. ResPOOSibilities include identification, screening, and assessment of
substances to determine whether they should be controlled as hazardous air
pollutants: preparation and coordination (intra- and interagency) of regulatory
packages for listing pollutants under Section 112: reoammendations of priori-
ties for controlling sources of listed pollutants: and review of existing
hazardous pollutant standards. The Division assumes the role of program
manager in coordinating other EPA elements to support new or revised ambient
.air quality standards, including definition of research needs, preparation of
criteria documents, and securing Science Advisory Board review. Prepares
complete regulatory analyses on all ambient standard actions and prepares
cost and - econanic analyses in support of new source performance standards and
hazardous pollutant standards. Develops methodologies, policy and guidelines
for benefit analysis, econanic incentives for air pollution control, risk
assessment, and air standard decision making.
e. Stationary Source Canpliance Division. The Stationary Source
Compliance Division, under the supervision of a Director, develops and provides
technical program direction to enforcement programs within each Region and
nationally for the control of ~~~.pollution fram stationary sources. Conducts
abatement conferences. With tne Office of Enforcement and Canpliance Monitoring,
develops Agency policies, guidelines, and regulations pertaining to citizen
suits and the exercising of the Agency's authority to insPect facilities and
to require recordkeeping, reports, emission sampling, and monitoring by c:::Mners
and operators of facilities. Provides program policy direction to Regional
activities related to compliance with implementation plans, emergency powers
under Section 303 of. the Clean Air Act, new source emission standards, and
hazardous emission standards developed under the Clean Air Act. Deyelops
other canpliance policies, guidelines, criteria, and procedures as required,
in collaboration with the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Monitoring as
required to resolve legal issues. Maintains information on the status of
Agency compliance activities and of State and industry compliance plans in its
areas of responsibility. Provides assistance to Regional compliance activities
as appropriate, and resolves compliance problems which are national or multi-
Regional in scope.
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4. OFFICE OF RADIATI~ PRX;RAMS. 'l1\e Office of Radiation Programs (ORP),
under the supervision of a Director, is responsible to the Assistant Aattinis-
trator for Air and Radiation for the radiation activities of the Aqency,
including develqJDent of radiation protection criteria, standards, and poli-
cies: measurement and control of radiation exposure: and research requirements
for radiation programs. Provides technical assistance to States through EPA
Regional Offices and other agencies having radiation protectiat programs1
establishes and directs a national surveillance and investigation program for
measuring radiatia't levels in the envirawnent1 evaluates and assesses the
iq)act of radiation a't the general public and the envirorrnent1 and maintains
liaison with other ~lic and private organizations involved in environnental
radiation protection activities. Coordinates with and assists the Office of
Enforcement and Catpliance Monitoring in enforcement activities where EPA has
jurisdiction. Provides editorial policy and guidance, and assists other.
parts of ORP in preparing ~lications.
a. Criteria and Standards Divisia't. The Criteria and Standards Division,
under the aaninistrative and technical supervision of a Directcr, is respoo-
sible for fOl'l1lJlating and I'I:I\,;U,a'll:lnding policies, criteria, and standards
designed to protect the envircnnent, the general public and the environnent
fran both ionizing and nonionizing radiation. Develops guidance designed to
protect those occupationally exposed to ionizing radiation. Standards and
Federal guidance are developed under the authority of the Atanic Energy Act,
as amended, and Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1970. In developing standards,
maintains liaison with recognized authorities and organizations in this field.
Identifies and evaluates new radiation sources to determine the public health
significance of all soorces of radiation exposure. Has lead responsibility
for those sections of all EPA standards and guidelines dealing with radioactive
materials, including those for which proposal and prarulgatia't responsibility
is located outside of OAR.
b. Analysis and SUI:{)Or:t Division. The Analysis and Support Division,
under the supervi:sim of a Director, is responsible for providing support to
the develqJDent of standards and regulations. Support takes the form of
evaluating h\.IMn health and envirormental risks and radiation exposure and
providing basic understanding of the biological effects of radiation. In
support of standards and guidance develqment, conducts econanic studies of
alternative choices of controls and evaluates technology and processes to
reduce exposure to ionizing and nonionizing radiation in the envirawnent.
Provides statistical and applied mathematics support to the standards-setting
function. Develops mathematical rrDdels of the enviromnental transport of
radionuclides. Determines and reports findings on the radiologiCal quality of
the environnent. Determines if environnental levels are within EPA estab-
lished radiological guidelines and standards and reccrll1l8nds changes to existing
control programs. Develops general guidance for design and ~lementation of
surveillance programs. Develops emergency planning criteria and coordinates
1i;jency support to other Federal agencies and the States.
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c. Eastern Environmental Radiation Facility. The Eastern Environmental
Radiation Facility, under the supervision of a Director, conducts activities
in support of the Headquarters components of the Office of Radiation Programs.
Provides direct and indirect support to the development of standards and
guidance. Evaluates potential sources of environmental contamination and
develops technical reports to define the extent of the problem. Provides
analytical laboratory support for the Environmental Radiation Ambient Moni-
torin;;J System and prepares surtltlaries of the findin;;Js. Provides capability
for the evaluation and assessment of environmental radiation sources and,
through field studies, makes independent measurements as required. Provides
technical evaluation for the environmental ~act statement reviews. Has
lead responsibility within EPA for providin;;J capability for field measurement
in emergency situations involvin;;J releases of radioactivity to the general
environment. Provides technical support to Headquarters division of ORP .and
other technical assistance to the States, EPA Regional Offices, and other EPA
programs in their radiation-related activities, and special laboratory support
to other Government agencies as required.
d. Office of Radiation Programs, Las Vegas Facility. The Office of
Radiation Programs, Las Vegas, under the supervision of a Director, conducts
activities in support of the Office of Radiation Programs. Evaluates poten-
. tial sources of environmental contamination and develops technical reports to
define the extent of the problem and recannends control measures. Provides
capability for eva~uation and assessment of environmental radiation sources
through field studies, and makes independent measurements at operating nuclear
facilities. Provides technical support for environmental ~ct statement
reviews. Provides technical assistance to the States and EPA Regional Offices
in their radiation-related programs, and provides special laboratory support
to other Gover~nt agencies as requested. Coordinates program activities and
support requirements with the Director, Environmental Monitoring Systems
Laboratory, Las Vegas (ORO).
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CfAPl'ER 13 - OFFICE OF PESTICIDES AND '!OXIC SlJBSTN.1CES
1. OFFICE OF 'mE ASSISTANT ADtINISTRA'IDR roR PESTICIDES AND '!OXIC SUBSTANCES.
The functions and respoosibilities ootlined below are assigned to the Assistant
Mninistrator for Pesticides and Toxic Substances and are carried oot by offi-
cials within the Office of Pesticides and Toxic Substances (OPrS) under hisjher
supervision.
'l1\e Assistant Aaninistrator serves as the principal adviser to the Mninistrator
in matters pertaining to assessment and regulation of pesticides and toxic
substances and is responsible for managing the Aqency' s pesticides and toxic
substances programs under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide
Act (FIFRA): the Federal Fcxxi, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA): the Toxic
Substances Control Act (TSCA): and for praooting coordination of all AqenOj
programs engaged in toxic substances activities.
The Assistant Administrator has responsibility for establishing Aqency
strategies for inplementation and integration of the pesticides and the toxic
substances programs under applicable Federal statutes: develq>ing and q>erating
Aqercy programs and policies for assessment and control of pesticides and
toxic substances: develq>ing reCXJ1'l11endations for Agency priorities for research,
monitoring, regulatory, and information-gathering activities relating to
pesticides and toxic substances: develq>ing scientific, technical, econanic,
and social data bases for the conduct of hazard assessments and evaluations in
support of toxic substances and pesticides activities: directing pesticides
and toxic substances canpliance programs: providing toxic substances and
pesticides program guidance to EPA Regional Offices: and monitoring, evaluating,
and assessing pesticides and toxic substances program operations in EPA
Headquarters and Regional Offices.
a. Science and Policy Analysis Staff. The Special Assistants to the
Assistant Administrator are considered members of the Assistant Administrator's
personal staff and are the principal staff advisers on program and I")()licy
issues. Provides review and coordinates program activities to ensi..:,- dC1Ind
scientific basis for establishing criteria, standards, or regulations to protect
hunan health and well-being: evaluates and reCXJ1'l11ends science policy q>tions:
reviews and evaluates rulemaking fran science and policy aspects: and advises
on the overall quality of science in the OPI'S: provides total program informa-
tion services for media and serves as liaison with other external interests.
Peer review of policy and scientific documents is also the responsibility of
the Special Assistants as well as other tasks and assignments the Assistant
Administrator deems apprq>riate.
b. Office of Program Management Operations. The Office of Program
Management ~rations, under the supervision of a Director, serves as the
principal staff to the Assistant Administrator/Deputy Assistant Aaninistrator
on matters relating to program management and administrative q>erations.
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Provides management advice and assistance to the AA/DAA and components of
the Office of Pesticides and Toxic Substances (OPTS). Within OPTS develops
policies and guidance on administration and program management: issues
procedures/guidelines for ~lementation by the program offices: exercises
oversight and control of OPTS budget preparation, justification and execution:
financial management: contracts and grants administration: personnel management:
information management: automatic data processing: and correspondence management.
Responsible for operating the management accountability system, for tracking
General Accounting Office and Inspector General reports and for ronitoring
program office performance. Serves as point of liaison and coordination with
the Office of Policy, Planning, and Evaluation (OPPE) in the areas of program
management and operations. Serves as point of liaison and coordination with
the Office of Administration and Resources Management (OARM) in the areas of
budget preparation, justifiqation and execution, personnel management, gra'nts
and contracts administration, financial management, facilities and support
services, automatic data processing, he~lth and safety services, and organization
and management services. Also, provides liaison and coordination with other
Program Offices, Federal Agencies, such as the Office of Management and Budget,
and Congress regarding administrative policy and program management issues.
Represents the AA/DAA on- Agency and inter-agency task forces and committees
. regarding OPTS policy, administrative and program management issues and.
responsibilities. Ensures that Regional resource allocation is integrated
with budget preparation. Serves as liaison with the Administrator's staff
Offices of Civil Rights and Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization.
Develq:ls data in support of requirements for testirony and othe~ public
appearances placed upon the.AA and other principals in the Office. Coordinates
publication review and outreach programs with appropriate Administrator's
staff offices and the AA for External Affairs (OEA). Responsibilities
described herein are carried out through two subordinate staffs: Resource
Management Staff and the Federal Register Staff.
c. Asbestos Action Program. The Asbestos Action Program, under the
management of a Director, ~~ responsible to the Assistant Administrator for
Pesticides and Toxic Substances for the direction and implementation of the
Agency's non-regulatory asbestos activities and for the management and oversight
of this Program's efforts for protecting public health against the risks
associated with asbestos exposure. The Program is responsible for: 1)
establishing Information and Training Centers to ensure that informa~ian on
asbestos hazards and abatement are effectively developed and disseminated: 2)
develq:ling public information materials which will be coordinated with OTS,
OEA and other Agency Programs: 3) establishing a contractor and 14boratory
certification program that would include contractor training, guidelines for
asbestos abatement activities, and worker -safety measures: 4) developing, in-
cooperation with OTS and the Regions, guidelines to assist in identifying when
asbestos in buildings presents the most serious risk to health: 5) providing
an expanded technical assistance program to citizens, contractors, and other
interested parties concerning methods for determining the presence of asbestos,
recammended abatement actions, and provision of available data to the public
on health effects: 6) implementing the Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Act
including establishing criteria for ranking loan/grant applications, and
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administering and establishing procedures for review of applications and
preparing reports to Coogress: 7) providing guidance to local educational
agencies and ~tates concerning applications for loans/grants, including
criteria for establishing priorities, recordkeeping, and management of the
asbestos abatement programs: 8) coordinating and administering EPA's review
of loan/grant requests with other AAs and the Department of Education: 9)
establishing and augmenting coordination and assistance programs between
and among EPA Headquarters, EPA Regions, and the ~tates: 10) serving as the
pr~ coordination point between OPTS' asbestos activities and the Office
of Air and Radiation and the Office of Solid Waste activities concerning
asbestos disposal and the Office of Administration's program concerning
asbestos in EPA facilities: 11) chairing workgroups for regulations in the
early stages of conceptual development, after fundamental directions are
decided by the AA, the actual regulations will be th~ responsibility of the
Office of Toxic Substances: and 12) directing F.PA's coordination efforts with
Consumer Product Safety Commission on the issue of asbestos in homes. Chairs
the Federal Asbestos Task Force and maintainA an active OPTS outreach program
with other government agencies, Congress and the public. This Program may
also undertake ot~er non-regulatory activities under Sections 6, 7, and 9 of
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2. OFFICE OF' PFSI'ICIDE ~. The Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP),
under the management of a Director and Deputy Director are responsible to the
Assistant Administrator, Office of Pesticides and Toxic Substances, for
leadership of the overall pesticide activities of the Aqency under the authority
of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and several
provisions' of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), including the
develq.ment of strategic plans for the control of the national environnental
pesticide situation. Such plans are inplE!l1lented by the Office of Pesticide
Pregrans, other EPA carponents, other Federal agencies, or by State, local,
and private sectors. The Office is also responsible for establishment of
tolerance levels for pesticide residues which occur in or on food: registration
and reregistraton of pesticides: special review of pesticides suspected of
posing unreasonable risks to human health or the environnent: IOOnitoring of
pesticide residue levels in food, humans, and nontarget fish and wildlife: .
preparation of pesticide registration guidelines: dev.elcpnent of standards for
the registration and reregistration of pesticide products: provision of program
policy direction to technical and manpower training activities in the pesticides
area: developnent of research needs and roonitoring requirements for the pesticide
program ann related areas: review of 'impact statements dealing with pesticides:
and carrying out of assigned international activities.
a. Program Management and Support Division. 'ltIe Progran Management and
Support Division (PM.C;D), under the supervision of a Director, serves as the
principal OPP staff am for overall pesticide program manac'Jement, planning,
evaluation, formulation of OPP budgets, administrative management, F~ Safety
progran coordination, and infonnation resources management and services.
Assists the Office Oirector and the Division Directors in the ,preparation of
program plans and related budget proposals (including coordination of the
enforcement and research ccmponents of the program in budget preparation) and
evaluates costs and effectiveness of discrete and broad program activities,
program alternatives, and policy positions. On an individual basis, and thraJgh
coordinaterl interdivisiona' gfforts, evaluations are made of performance to
determine adequacy of respv1.Je' to plans and policies. Reccmnends approaches to
program improvements based upon such findings. Provides direction, assistance,
and guidance to Divisions on aaninistrative and personnel activities: including
advice on employee relations problems: and provides centralized fund contro~
and reporting services for OPP. Responsible for the management of pesticide
f~ safety program activities, and serves as the central focus within OPP for
all Federal and State efforts, and coordination of EPA programs already underway,
relating to the problem of hazards in the farm setting related to pesticides.
Provides overall leadership of OpP's cmplete information management program. .
This includes technical information services: management of a very large central
collection of canpany data, assessment of information needs and developnent of
information and records management policies, systems, and procedures: centralized
support services for digital carp.1ter systems analyses and the design and
q>eration of ADP systems. Serves as the primary point of contact for Freedcln
of Information Act (F~IA) regarding pesticides: and is responsible for the
direction of OPP's confidential business information security program.
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b. Benefits and Use Division. '!he Benefits and Use Division (BUD), under
the supervision of a Director, is responsible for pesticide use and benefits
analysis and data gathering support for the Office of Pesticide Programs.
Retrieves, validates and interprets scientific and technical data, relative to
pesticide use and the benefits derived frail that use. Conducts econanic analyses
on the ~cts of alternative regulatory decisions and on special or emergency
pesticide use application as well as on the plans and policies of individual
program actions. Develops scientific data on the potential for exposure to
pesticides by determining residues and metabolites through analytical methods
developnent. Provides data on the amount of environnental exposure frcn
pesticides of particular regulatory concern to the Agency, ~ that may trigger
regulatory activities. Maintains pesticide laboratory capability to detect
pesticide traces in environmental media, and to characterize components of
carplex chemical formulations. Develops data by special projects on toxic'
contaminants in products for use in regulatory procedures. Develops canpre-
hensive methods and quality capabilities for pesticides program within the
Agency's quality assurance program, and provides accurate chemical standards
to support the scientific data needs of opp and the Regional Offices (States).
c. Hazard Evaluation Division. the Hazard Evaluation Division (HED),
under the supervision of a Director, reviews, evaluates, and validates all data
sutmitted on the toxicological and adverse effects on htm\ans, danestic animals,
fish and wildlife, and other biological species resulting fram the use of
pesticides and performs risk assessments on proposed and existing pesticide
uses. This assessme"t of risk involves the examination of scientific data
fram a wide variety of sources, including registration applications, experi-
mental use permits, emergency exemption requests, State registrations under
Section 24(c), tolerance petitions, reregistration actions, RPAR data valida-
tions, substitute chemical reviews, special document reviews, general scientific
literature, and laboratory and contractor reports. Supports the regulatory
programs of the Office, but principally those of the Registration Division:
provides scientific eXPertise on adverse effects of pesticides to other Agency
programs and other Federal agencies: and supports Agency collaborative efforts
with academia, scientific societies, industry, international organizations,
and other countries in hazard assessments, regulatory programs, and standard
and tolerance setting.
d. Registration Division. The Registration Division (RD), under the
supervision of a Director, manages the registration and reregistration of
pesticide products under the authority of Section 3 of the Federal Insecticide,
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (PIFRA). Establishes tolerances for pesticides
residues on food and animal feed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Issues Experimental Use Permits under the authority of Section 5 of FIFRA.
Issues emergency ex~tions frail regis~ration requirements under authority of
Section 18 of FIFRA. Provides guidance to State authorities and administers
Federal activities relating to State SPecial Local Need (SUN) activities under
the authority of Sections 5 and 24 of FIFRA. Provides advice and technical
expertise to the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Monitoring and the Office
of Compliance Monitoring (OPI'S) regarding FIFRA compliance and enforcement
activities. When pesticides or pesticide ingredients are suspected of causing
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unreasonahle adverse effects to man or the environment, carries out riskjbenefit
analyses under the authority of Section 3 of FIFRA. Identifies data gaps and
performs data call-in functions in order to maintain a systematic approach to
the registration process under the authority of Section 3 of FIFRA. Carries
out additional responsibilities in the areas of program planning and evaluation,
special projects related to the registration or reregistration of pesticides,
develcpnent of budget information, personnel training and liaison with
k;}ency personnel and aaninistrative services.
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3. OFFICE OF '!OXIC SUBSTANCES. 'l11e Office of Toxic Substances (CYrS), under
the management of a Director and Deputy Director, is responsible to the
Assistant" Administrator for those activities of the Agency mandated by the
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The Director is responsible for
developing and operating Agency programs and policies for new and existing
chemicals. In each of these areas, the Director is responsible for information
collection and coordination: data development: health, environmental and
econanic assessment: and negotiated or regulatory control actions. The
Director ptOvides operational guidance to EPA Regional Offices, reviews and
evaluates toxic substances activities at EPA Headquarters and Regional Offices:
coordinates TSCA activities with other EPA offices and Federal and State
agencies: and conducts the export notification required by TSCA and provides
information to inporters. The Director is responsible for develq:>ing policies
and procedures for the coordination and integration of Agency and Federal'
activities concerning toxic substances. The Director is also responsible for
coordinating oammunication with the industrial community, environmental groups,
and other interested parties on matters relating to the implementation of
TSCA: providing technical support to international activities managed by the
Office of In~ernational Activities: and managing the joint planning of
toxic research and develO{lT1f!nt under the auspices of the Pesticides/!,oxic
Substances Research Committee. "
a.Chemical Coordination Staff. The Chemical Coordination Staff (CCS),
under the sUI~rvision of a Director, is responsible to the Director, Office of
Toxic Substances (ars), for: ensuring that
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and Carpliance Monitoring to ensure feedback on in'pacts of individual
regulations. Conducts periodic surveys of industry activities, reporting on
EPA actions which may i.npede or enhance technological innovation and reccmnending
alternate approaches to achieving control of chemical risks. Recommends options
on Agency policy and procedures with respect to changing technology and reviews
and catments on TSCA regulatory packages,. legislative initiatives, policy
statements and other documents as requested by the Director, ors. The Office
gathers, develops and disseminates infonnation pertaining to TSCA. It arranges
symposia, meetings and conferences to exchange infonnation relevant to TSCA
llnplementation and mediate meetings between Agency officials and representatives
of industry, labor, environmental groops, trade associations and other interested
parties to gain consensus on regulatory matters. The Office assists Regional
Offices in responding to external inquiries to ensure policy consistency and
conducts export notification.
c. 'ttI.e Office of Program Management and Evaluation. The Office of Program
Management and Evaluation (OPME), under the supervision of th.e Director, serves
as the principal staff office to the Director, Office of Toxic Substances, on
matters relating to budgeting, program planning, resoorce management, adminis-
trative operations, and program evaluation. In regard to these matters, OPME
recommends and llnplements administrative policies and procedures Office-wide:
prepares official budget sutmissions to the Agency, (Xt18, and the Congress:
coordinates the development of all planning documents: monitors and audits all
resources: evaluates program performance and recarmends corrective action:
designs and llnplements administrative management information systems: conducts
perfonnance agreement reviews: and provides financial and analytical support.
The Office of Program Management and Evaluation provides the Office Director,
the Chemical Coordination Staff and TSCA Assistance Office with all admini-
strative, personnel management, and financial management services. Coordinates
planning activities necessary to develop recommendations on ors programs,
including the identification of alternative program goals, priorities,
objectives and plans: ensures that OTS programs conform to the requirements
of the Paperwork Reduction Act: recommends and, as directed, condu" ~ ~eviews
and evaluations of OTS programs to determine effectiveness, efficiency and
ability to attain goals and objectives, including. the development of
appropriate criteria to measure program perfonnance and environmental results:
provides inputs to the Agency's Strategic Planning and Management System: and
develops and llnplements ors-wide systems or processes necessary to provide
program evaluation.
d. Chemical COntrol Division. The Chemical Control Division (CCD), under
the supervision of a Director, is responsible for selecting and implementing
appropriate regulatory and non-regulatory control measures for existing and
new chemicals and new uses of such chemicals foond to present or to have the
potential for presenting unreasonable risks to human health and/or the
environnent. ceo is responsible for the oversight and management of the
regulatory evaluation and decisiontt'aking processes for new chemicals subject
to manufacturing or processing notices under Section 5: for new or existing
chemicals subject to citizens' petitions under ~tion 21, seeking action
under Sections 4, 5, or 6: and for existing chemicals identified as candidates
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for control action under Section 6 through the efforts of the Existing Chemical
Assessment Division. CCD evaluates alternative remedial control measures under
TSCA arid makes re~ndations concerning the existence of 'unreasonable risk,
apprq>riate regulatory control measures and the priority for action in "
~lementing such control measures. The Division develops generic and chemical-
specific rules for new chemicals under Section 5 and for new and existing
chemicals under Sections 6 and 7 of TSCA: holds public hearings on such rules
as required, and manages any necessary post-pranulgation programs such as
review of exemption applications: evaluates the need fat and, as appropriate,
develops chemical-specific orders and notices pursuant to Sections 5(e),
5(f), 6(a)-(d), and 7, and in cooperation with the Office of General Counsel,
supports court actions under Sections 5(e), 5(f), 6(a)-(d), and 7.
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e. Existing Chemical Assessment Division. The Existing Chemical
Assessnent Division (ECAD), under the supervision of a Director, provides
program management for the TSCA testing and existing chemicals programs. The
Division is responsible for identifying, managing the evaluation of, and
~lementing non-regulatory remedial control actions for chemical risks posed
by existing chemicals to human health and the environment. With the support
of the Exposure Evaluation Division, Economics and Technology Division, and'
the Bealth and Environmental Review Division, ECAD, evaluates chemicals and
categories of chemicals identified for priority attention. ECAD identifies
specific sources of exposure and potential effects on human health or the
environment for which testing or control regulations may be warranted and
evaluates the types of hazards and degrees of risk reflected in the data and
petitions sutlnitted to the Agency under TSCA Sections 4, 8, and 21. '{'he
Existing Chemical Assessment Division develops and ~lements significant new
use reporting and recordkeeping rules and guidelines for existing chemicals
under Sections 5(a)(2) and 8 of the TSCA to ensure the Agency's access to
industry nata needed to identify and evaluate possible unreasonable risks
posed by ccnnercial chemicals. ECAD also develops and implements procedures
for systematically screening available information on existing chemicals and
uses of chemicals to identify priority chemicals or categorie~0f chemicals
for further evaluation as possible sources of unreasonable risK '0 human health
or the enviroranent. The Division manages the assessment of chemical problems
, being considered for regulatory or non-regulatory action: prepares risk
management advisories and significant new use rules for existing chemicals;
and responds to Section 21 petitions on existing chemicals not yet subject to
control action by TSCA, coordinating such efforts with other EPA offices and
other agencies as appropriate. In addition, the Existing Chemical Assessment
Division develops and Unplements procedures for the selection of specific
chemicals or categories for testing under Section 4 to include conducting or
coordinating the review of relevant data on candidate substances, negotiating
industry testing without rulemaking, preparing test rUles and conducting public'
hearings, responding to priority designations of the TSCA Interagency Testing
Ccmnittee (ITC), and evaluating requests for exemptions from testing. ECAD
manages all regulatory and policy activities under Sections 12 and 13 relating
to exports and Unports into customs territory of the United States.
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f. Health and Envircnnenta1 Review Division. 'l1'Ie Health and Envirom1ental
Review Division (HERD), under the supervision of a Director, is responsible for
the initial review and detailed assessment of harmful effects of new chemicals
on hllMn health and the environment (a~sisting the Chenical Control Division)
conducted under Section 5 of TSCA. The Division develops and updates testing
gUidelines in support of 5ection 4 implementation: reviews, validates, and
evaluates test data suhmitted by industry and other available info~tion
relevant to harmful effects of chemicals on human health and the environment:
and performs scientific assessments of toxicity and other chemical hazards to
human health and the environment in accordance with approved Agency policies and
in support of the risk assessment activities in ars. In addition, HERD provides
technical support to the Existing Chemical Assessment Division in ~lementing
the TRCA testing and existing chemicals programs and to the Chemical Cont~ol
Division in rule developnent for existing chemicals under Section 6. HERD also
identifies and develops new methods and techniques for laboratory testing and
evaluation of chemical hazards to human health and the environment through
intramural efforts, extramural studies, and collaooration with the Office of.
Research and Development and academic and international organizations.
g. Exposure Evaluation Division. The Exposure Evaluation Division (EED),
under the supervision of a Director, is responsible for the integrated assess-
ment of human and environnenta1 exposure to chemical substances in support of
OTS risk assessment activities. EED provides standards, guidance, and rule
development support to the Chemical Control Division and the Existing Chemical
Assessment Division for ct'temical, physical, and persistence properties testing,
analytical mP.thods, field sampling, and other exposure-related data and studies,
under Sections 4, 5, and 6 of TSCA. It reviews, evaluates, and validates data
submitted by indu~try and other available information relevant to chemical
exposure to humans and the environment, and evaluates human epidemiological data
and develops guidelines for epidemiological studies. In addition, this Division
performs scientific assessments of human and environmental exposure to chemical
substances in support of the risk assessment activities of OTS and perfo~~ risk
est~tion and statistical ~~pport to such activities: identifies and develops
new methods and techniques for laboratory testing, field study, and integrated
evaluation of human and environmental exposure to chemicals through intramural
efforts, extramural studies, and collaooration witt't the Office of Research and
Developnent and other Federal and international organizations: designs, oversees,
conducts, and evaluates monitoring and field studies in support of OTS exposure
assessment and risk assessment activities: and also provides modeling support for
these activities. It is also responsible for carrying out the ars quality
assurance program. EED is respor1sib1e for managing and implementing Section 6(e)
of TSCA and regulations pranulgated. thereunder that address the manufacture,
processing, distriwtion in carmerce, use, marking and disposal of polychlorinated
biphenyls. The Exposure Evaluation Division is also responsible for processing
all applications for exemptions from the requirements of Section 6(e)(3)(A).
h. Infonnation Management Division. The Information Management Division
(IMD), under the supervision of a Director, is responsible for all information
and security services in support of TSCA and is the focal point of toxic chemical
information in EPA Headquarters. The Division is responsible for the development
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of ADP systems to support analyses of TSCA chemicals, for maintaining t.he
catpJter network, and for the collection and dissemination of data sutmitted
to the Agency and to other Federal departments and agencies, as required by
Section lO(b): serves as the focal point for the receipt and control of all
documents received as a result of TSCA ru1emaking activity, including the
security of such docunents: provides guidance to ars as to what security
measures are required: maintains the TSCA chemical inventory and provides
search support for all OTS programs: operates the chemical information
library which serves as the primary chemical collection for the entire Agency,
interacts with the international chemical information ccrrmunity to exchange
data: develops chemical information policy: develops long-range chemical
information strategies: and performs information integration planning for ars
to relate information systems to each other and to other ars soorces of
information. In addition, the Division establishes and manages the ors Data
Management Centers which include 'Confidential Business Information (CBI) and
non-aU information clearinghooses and provides support services for nultiple
user data sources. Services include data collection, data extraction, data
coding, data retrieval, and accurate and timely updates.
i. Econanics and Technology Division. 'It1e Econanics and Technology
Division (ETD), under the supervision of a Director, is responsible for
econanic, industrial chemistry, and engineering analyses in support of
Office of Toxic Substances' program activities. Supports the Chemical
Control Division and Exposure Evaluation Division by supplying any econanic,
industrial chemistry, and engineering support needed for Sections 5, 6, and 7
rulemaking. Supports the Existing Chemical Assessment Division by supplying
any econanic, industrial chemistry, and engineering support needed for
Sections 4 and 8 rulemaking and for section 6 assessment activities.
Provides technological input into major risk assessments conducted by CYl'S:
participates in the development of regulations within CYl'S, ensuring that
econamic and technical feasibility issues are fully considered: provides
engineering, industrial chemistry, and econanic analyses as part of the
initial and detailed followup reviews of premanufacture not ices- lr1 conducts
assessments of the overall econanic, engineering, and industrial chemistry
~cts of TSCA regulatory actions and ars non-regulatory actions.
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4. OFFICE OF ca-1PLIANCE ~I'IDFIt-I;. The Office of Canpliance Monitoring
(OCM), under the supervision of a Director, plans, directs, and coordinates
the pesticides and toxic substances canpliance programs of the Agency. More
sPecifically, the Office provides a national pesticides and toxic substances
canpliance overview and program policy direction to the Regional Offices and
the States, prepares guidance and policy on canpliance issues, establishes
compliance priorities, provides technical support for litigation activity,
concurs on enforcement actions, maintains liaison with the National Enforcement
Investigations Center, develops annual fiscal budgets for the national programs,
and manages fiscal and personnel resources for the Headquarters programs. The
Office directs and manages the Office of Pesticides and Toxic Substances'
laboratory data integrity program which conducts laboratory inspections and
audits of testing data. The Office issues civil administrative complaints and
other administrative orders in cases of first bnpression, overriding national
significance, or violations by any entity located in more than one Region.
The Office coordinates with the Office of General Counsel and the Office of
Enforcement and Compliance Monitoring in an attorney-client relationship, with
those Offices providing legal support for informal and formal administrative
resolutions of violations:. for conducting litigation: for interpreting
statutes, regulations and other legal precedents covering EPA's activities:
and for advising program managers on the legal implications of alternative
courses of action.
The Office of Compliance Monitoring coordinates with the Office of Pesticide
Programs (OPP) in the conduct of pesticide enforcement compliance and regis-
tration programs under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide.
Act (FIFRA) and participates in decisions involving the cancellation or
suspension of registration. The Office establishes policy and operating
procedures for pesticide compliance activities including sampling programs,
export certification, monitoring programs to assure compliance with
experbnenta1 us~ permits, pesticide use restrictions, and recordkeeping
requireroents, and determines when and wheth~r compliance actions are
appropriate. The Office .' .,:{hlishes policy and guidance for the State
cooperative enforcement agreement program and the applicator training an~
certification program.
The Office of Campliance Monitoring also coordinates with the Office of
Toxic Substances (OTS) in the conduct of regulatory and compliance programs
under the Toxic Suhstances Control Act (TSCA) and participates in regulation
development for TSCA. The Office participates in the control of imminent
hazards under TSCA, inspects facilities subject to TSCA regulation as a part
of investigations which are national in scope or which require specialized
expertise, and samples and analyzes ch~icals to ~etermine compliance with
TSCA. The Office coordinates and provides guidance to other TSCA compliance
activities, including the State cooperative enforcement agreement program and
the preparation of administrative suits.
a. Policy and Grants Division. The Policy and Grants Division, under the
supervision of a Director, is responsible for developing overall compliance
monitoring policies and strategies, proposed legislation, and guidance to the
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States and the Regions~ '!be Division also develops and revises policy and
procedures for the FIFRA and TSCA State cooperative enforcement agreement
programs: makes revisions to policy, guidance, priorities, strategies, and
operating plans following program evaluations made by other Divisions within
the Office: conceives new prograns: assists the Regions in implementing and
managing State cooperative enforcement agreement programs: plans, implements
and manages a national pesticide applicator certification and training program:
reviews and evaluates State certification plans for consistency with ~
regulatory requirements of FIFRA: monitors disbursement of EPA funds to the
USDA/Extension service for private and carmercial applicator training:
provides data to other Divisions, other EPA offices, the Regions, States,
and other Federal agencies: and develops and operates ADP systems.
b. Canpliance Division. ThE' Canpliance Division, under the supervision
of a Director, is responsible for developing procedures for controlling .
iIllninent hazards involving pesticides and toxic substances: develq>s national
caYl>liance monitoring procedures in support of TSCA and FIFRA: performs
Regional coordination functions for the purpose of canpliance monitoring:
provides liaison with the National Enforcement Investigations Center (NEIC):
provides inspector training programs for.the Regions and the States:
pranulgates guidelines or adninistrative rules for case preparation
procedures for enforcement cases: provides case develqlllE'nt support for
Headquarters and Regional enforcement cases: coordinates intra- and inter-
agE'ncy case developnent efforts: provides scientific and technical support
to Headquarters, the Regions and the States for case development purposes:
aoo provides Headquarters concurrence on enforcement cases and evaluates
Headquarters, Regional and State case developnent efforts. Other functions
of the Division include management of contracts for inspectional support and
sample analysis, developnent or revision of reference manuals, and publication
of Notices of Judgment under FIFRA.
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0IAPl'F.R 14 - RroIOOAL OFFICES
1. GmERAL PR:NISla.1S. There are ten Regional Offices of the k;jency with
Regional boundaries and Headquarters locations as provided below:
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I Headquarters - Boston, MA
Connect icut, Maine, Massa-
chusetts, New Hant>shire, .
Rhode Island, Vennont
II Headquarters - New York, NY
New Jersey, New York,
Puerto Rico, virgin
Islands
III Headquarters - Philadelphia, PA
Delaware, Maryland,
Pennsylvania, Virginia,
West Virginia, District of
COlumbia.
IV Headquarters - Atlanta, GA
Alabama, Florida, Georgia,
Kentucky, Mississippi, .
North Carolina, SCUth Car~
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V Headquarters - Chicagor IL
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan,
Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin
VI Headquarters - Dallas, 'IX
Arkansas, Louisiana, New
Mexico, Oklahana, Texas
VII Headquarters - Kansas City, KS
Iowa, Kansas, Missouri,
Nebraska
VI I I Headquarters - Denver, CD
COlorado, Montana, North
Dakota, . SOUth Dakota,
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IX . Headquarters - San Francisco, CA
Arizona, California, Hawaii,
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X Headquarters - Seat tIe, WA
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2. 'nPICAL AI1DDUZED S'I'RUC1URE AND GENERIC FUtCTIOOAL STA'lUmll'S.
a. Regional Mninistrator. The Regiooal Mninistrators are responsible
to the Administrator, within the boundaries of their respective Regions, for
the execution of the Regiooal prograns of the Agency and such other responsi-
bilities as may be assigned. 11181 serve as the Mninistrator's principal
representatives in their Regions in contacts and relationships with Federal,
State, interstate and local agencies, industry, academic institutions, and
other public and private groups. Regional Administrators are responsible forI
(1) AcCCJ!t:ll1shing natiooal program objectives within their Regions as established
by the Mninistrator, Deputy Mninistrator, Assistant Mninistrators, Associate
Mninistrators, and Heads of Headquarters Staff Offices: (2) Develq>ing,
proposing, and implementing approved Regiooal programs for CX1Iprehensive and
integrated environnental protection activities: (3) Total resource management
in their Regions within guidelines provided by Headquarters: (4) Conducting
effective Regional enforcement and CXDpliance programs: (5) Translating
technical program direction and evaluatiat provided by the various Assistant
Administrators, Associate Mninistrators and Heads of Headquarters Staff
Offices into effective operating programs at the Regional level, ard a~suring
that such programs are "executed efficiently: (6) Exercising approval authority
for pr~ State standards and iq)lementation plans, and (7) Providing for
overall and specific evaluations of Regional programs, both internal JW1ency I
and State activities.
b. Deputy Regional Administrator. Deputy Regional Administrators assist
the Regional Administrators in the discharge of their duties and responsi-
bilities and serve as Acting Regional Administrator in the absence of their
Regional Administrator.
c. Regional Counsels. 111e Regional Coonsels serve as attorney-advisers
to the Regional Administrators and their program and administrative staffs.
The Regional Coonsels may also provide legal services to Agency activities
located within the Region, but not reporting to a Regional Mninif . " :>r. To
the extent necessary, Regional Coonsels consult with and coordinate their
activities with the Headquarters Office of General Coonsel and the Office of
Enforcement and Canpliance Monitoring. The Regional Coonsels report to the
Regional Administrators on day-to-day activities while reporting to the
Hea~arters General Coonsel on matters involving national consistency and
the management of Regional Coonsel personnel. In addition, the Regional
Coonsels are responsible for the specific activities ootlined below.
(1) 'l1'le Regional Coonsels provide client program offices with support
in the conduct of litigation, for interpreting statutes, regulations and other
legal precedents covering EPA's activities, and for advising progratt managers
on the legal implications of alternative courses of action.
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(2) Regional Counsels provide legal advice and assistance to the
Region's construction grants programs and handle bid protests, grant appeals
and other matters as they arise.
(3) They assist the Regional' program managers in drafting the terms
and conditions of items such as pe~its, notices of violation, administrative
orders or administrative complaints (particularly where novel or complex mat-
ters are involved) so as to ensure the enforceability and defensibility of
those terms and conditions.
(4) The Office of Regional Counsel is available to consult with the
Regional program managers regarding delegations of Agency programs to State
agencies and approval of state pollution control programs (such as State
Ini>lementation Plans under the Clean Air Act), including review of the legal
sufficiency of State remedies and other legal aspects.
(5) The Regional Counsels manage the Agency's legal participation in
hearings and administrative appeals of actions originating in the Regions,
including proceedings relating to pe~its and administrative civil penalty.
(6) They provide assistance in negotiating enforcement matters and
. should be present whenever outside parties are represented by counsel in
those negotiations.
(7) The Regional Counsels prepare documents needed for the referral
package based upon technical information and support fran the Regional program
offices, and will concur on each request for judicial action prior to its
referral to the Assistant Administrator for Enforcement and Compliance
Monitoring.
(8) Following the referral of a case to the Department of Justice,
the Region~l Counsel will he responsible for fulfilling all requests for
supplemental informatior ,'. .the Department or by the u.S. Attorney's Office.
(9) Regional Coonsels manage the conduct of the Agency's
participation in defensive litigation and assist the Department of Justice
or the U.S. Attorney in the litigatio~. .
d. Assistant Regional Administrator for Policy and Management. The
Office of the Assistant Regional Administrator for Policy and Management,
provides policy planning, evaluation, and management advice; and administrative
management support to the Regional Administrator and Deputy Regional Admin-
istrator, and all the caTtpOnents of the Regional Office. The functions of the
Office shall include the development of program strategies, such as EPA/State
Agreements; program evaluations1 analytic studies1 personnel management (including
equal employment opportunity); organization and management analysis: financial
management; environmental assessment (EIS)J Regional program planning; autanatic
data processing; safety and security; library services; facilities and space
management 1 general services; and centralized grants aaninistration. Program
activities shall be in conformance with national strategy and policy guidelines.
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{Please note that an.alternative Management Divisioo organizational
structure exists in same Regional Offices. This alternative organizational
unit focuses primarily on management support services.]
e. Air Management Division. 'l1\e Air Management Division, under the
supervision of a Director, reoc::umends to the Regional Administrator goals,
priorities, and objectives for the Regional Air, Radiation, Pesticides and
Toxic SUbstances prograne and is reSPonSible for the develqment, coordination,
iDplementatiai, evaluatia'\, and permits issuance and related CXI11pliance nonitor-
ing of these progrms, including enforcement litigation referrals. Program
reccmnendations and activities shall be in conformance with national strategy
and policy guidelines. Assists the States in devel~ing OCI'Iprehensive air
programs, inCluding State iDplementation plans and transportation control
prograns plans. In c:cordination with the Environmental Services Division,
provides or arranges for technical assistance to State and local agencies in
developing and iDplementing plans, natitoring systems, instrumentation, and
data collection and analysis systems. [Please note sane Regional organizational
structures may include the Toxic Substances and Pesticide or Radiation functions
in the Air ManagEnent DivisiCX'l, Waste Management Division, or Environnental
services Divisia'\.J. .
f. Waste Management Divisioo. 'l1\e Waste Management Division, under the
supervisioo of a Director, reocmnends to the Regional Administrator, goals,
priorities, and objectives for the Regional Aaninistrator. This Division is
responsible for the management of programs for hazardoos waste as required by
the Resource CO'\servation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Carprehensive
Envirorrnental Response, CQrpensation and Liability Act (CERCIA). 'ttle Division
selects strategies and techniques for achieving CCI1i>lianoe and devel~ and
reccmnends appr~riate enforcement action in the stated program areas. {Please
note that certain activities related to the emergency response function may be
included in either the ~ste ~nagement Division or the Environmental Services
Division.] .
g. Environmental Services Division. The Environmental serviLc~ vivision,
under the supervisiCX'l of a Director, collects, analyzes, and evaluates environ-
mental quality data, including toxic substances and pesticide sarrpling, in
support of Regional and national natitoring requirenents. Directs and coordinates
surveillance, pollutia'\ source inventory, and nonitoring activities within the
Region, and provides necessary analytical laboratory support services. Directs
the ~ratiCX\ of subregional laboratory elementsu Provides advice and assistance
to State and local agencies concerning techniques, methodology, quality assurance
and control, as well as laboratory support when required, to assure effective
lID'1itoring systems. CCX\ducts special studies, investigations, analyses, and
surveys to acquire the necessary data to support program offices within EPA.
Iq>lements Regionalnatitoring programs to meet Regional and national objectives
not met by Headquarters progr8D8. Ca1ducts, as necessary, CERCLA and CWA
section 311 emergency respawe activities.
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h. Water Management Division. '!he Water Division, under the supervision
of a Director, recarmends to the Regional Aaninistrator goals, priorities, and
objectives for the Regional Water Programs: and is responsible for the develqr
ment, coordination, implementation, evaluation and CCI1pliance Ironitoring of
these programs, including enforcement litigation referrals. Program recamen-
dations and activities shall be in confonnance with national strategy and
policy guidelines. Assists the States in developing cc.mprehensive programs,
including implementation plans for the achievement of water quality standards.
Operates a municipal waste water systems program, including reviews of facility
plans and specifications. Monitors the construction program, including the
external civil rights compliance and minority business enterprise functions.
Coordinates areawide planning and, other water quality planning activities.
Operates permit issuance and related canpliance roonitoring programs. Develops
control strategies for nonpoint source dischargers and ocean dunping. Operates
a drinking water, groundwater and underground injection control program. In
coordination with the Envirormental Services Division, provides or arranges
for technical assistance to State and local agencies in developing and
iq;>lementing these programs. .
3. STAFF FUNcrICNS. This Chapter does not provide for formal structuring of
staff elements reporting to the Regional Administrator. Such functions
. include: Civil Rights, Congressional and Intergoverrmental Relations,
Federal Regional Council Activities, Federal Facilities, and Public Affairs.
These activities shall be represented in the Regional Office by an appropriate
professional staff capacity. .
4. RmIONAL INSPEC'roR GENERAL ACl'IVITIES. Audit and inspection personnel
located in the Regional Office are under the supervision of the Inspector
General, as provided in Chapter 8 of this Manual.
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