United States                    Management and
          Environmental Protection                Organization Division
          Agency
&EPA    1100 - Organization and
          Functions Manual

          1983 Edition

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                              OONTtMTS OF CHAPTERS

 CHAPTER                                                               CHAPTER
 TITLES                                                                 NUMBERS

 ORGANIZATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY	    1
 OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR	    2
 OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL	    3
 OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR ENFORCEMENT AND
 COMPLIANCE MONITORING	    4
 OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR ADMINISTRATION
 AND RESOURCES MANAGEMENT.	    5
 OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR POLICY,  PLANNING
 AND EVALUATION	    6
 OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR EXTERNAL AFFAIRS	    7
 OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL	    8
 OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT	    9
 OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR WVTER	  10
 OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR SOLID WASTE
 AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE	  11
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR AIR AND  RADIATION	  12
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR PESTICIDES
 AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES	  13
REGIONAL OFFICES	  14

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        CHAPTER 1 - ORGANIZATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

1.  GENERAL.  The Environnental Protection Agency (EPA)  was established in  the
executive 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 governmental action on behalf of the environment;   The EPA
endeavors to abate and control pollution systematically, by proper integration
of a variety of research, monitoring, 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 governments, private
and public groups, individuals, and educational institutions.  The EPA also
reinforces efforts among other Federal agencies with respect to the iitpact  of
their operations on the environment, and it is specifically charged with
making public its written comments on environmental impact statements and
with publishing its determinations when those hold that  a proposal is unsatis-
factory from the standpoint of public health or welfare  or environmental
quality.  In all, EPA is designed to serve as the public's advocate for a
livable environment.

2.  ADMINISTRATOR.  The Office of the Administrator provides the overall
supervision to the Agency.  The Administrator 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 Administrator is
assisted by Associate Administrators for International Activities and for
Regional Operations.

3.  GENERAL COUNSEL.  The Office of General Counsel, under the supervision
of the General Counsel, provides legal service to all of the organizational
elements of the Agency with respect to all programs and  activities of the
Agency; provides legal opinions, legal counsel, and litigation support;
and assists in the formulation and administration of the Agency's policies  and
programs as legal adviser.

4.  ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING.  The Office of the Assistant Adminis-
trator for Enforcement and Compliance Monitoring serves as the primary adviser
to the Administrator in matters concerning enforcement and compliance monitoring;
provides the principal direction and review of civil enforcement activities
for air, water, waste, pesticides, toxic substances and radiation.  The Office
manages a national criminal enforcement program; ensures coordination of
media office administrative compliance programs, and civil and criminal enforce-
ment activities; and provides technical expertise for enforcement activities,
through the National Enforcement Investigations Center to Headquarters, Regions
and States.
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 5.  ADMINISTRATION AND RESOURCES MANAGEMENT.   The Office of  the Assistant
 Administrator for Administration and  Resources Management has primary re-
 sponsibility for policy and  procedures governing resources management,
 personnel and administrative services, organization and raanagenent analysis,
 information management, automated data processing systems and procurement
 through contracts and  grants.   In performance  of the above functions and
 responsibilities, the  Assistant Administrator  represents the Administrator
 in communications with the Office of  Management and Budget, Office of Person-
 nel Management, General Accounting Office, General Services Administration,
 Department of Treasury, and  other Federal agencies prescribing requirements
 for the conduct of Government budget, fiscal,  management, and administrative
 activities.

 6.  POLICY,  PLANNING AND EVALUATION.   The Office of the Assistant Administrator
 for Policy,  Planning and  Evaluation serves as  the Agency's focal point for
 oversight and coordination of  all policy, program guidance and evaluation
 functions.   The primary areas  of  responsibility include: policy and economic
 analysis;  legislative  analysis and development; standards and regulations;
 and evaluation activities.

 7.  EXTERNAL AFFAIRS.   The Office of  the Assistant Administrator for External
 Affairs  provides policy direction and  support  to officials Agencywide for the
 functional areas of  public information and press services; congressional
 liaison;  intergovernmental liaison; and interaction with other Federal agencies;
 and preparation, review,  and clearances of proposed legislation and reports on
 legislation.   In addition, the Office provides audiovisual support to all
 Headquarters offices.

 8.   INSPECTOR GENERAL.  The Office of  Inspector General is responsible for
 audits and investigations relating to programs and operations of EPA; provides
 leadership and  coordination and recommends policies for Agency activities to
 promote economy and efficiency and to prevent and detect fraud and abuse;  and
 informs Agency  senior management  and the Congress of serious problems, abuses
 and deficiencies relating to EPA programs and operations, and of the necessity
 for and progress of corrective action.

 9.   RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.  The Office of the Assistant Administrator
 for Research and Development is responsible for a national research program
 in pursuit of technological controls of all forms of pollution.  It directly
 supervises the  research activities of EPA's national laboratories and gives
 technical policy direction to those laboratories which support the program
 responsibilities of EPA's Regional Offices.   Close coordination of the various
research programs is designed to yield a synthesis of knowledge from the
 biological, physical, and social sciences which can be interpreted in terms of
 total human and environmental needs.   General functions include managing select-
ed demonstration programs; planning for Agency environmental quality monitoring
programs; managing the Agency's Quality Assurance program;  coordinating Agency
monitoring efforts with those of other Federal agencies, the States, and
other public bodies; and disseminating Agency research, development, and demon-
 stration results.

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 10.  WATER.  The Off ice of the Assistant Administrator for Water is responsible
 for the EPA's water quality activities  which represents a coordinated effort to
 restore the Nation's waters.   The functions of  this program include development
 of national programs, technical policies, and regulations for water pollution
 control and water supply;  water quality standards and effluent guidelines
 development; technical direction, support, and evaluation of Regional water
 activities; enforcement of standards; development of programs for technical
 assistance and technology  transfer; and provision of training in the field of
 water quality.

 11.  SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE.  The Office of the Assistant Admini-
 strator for Solid Waste  and  Emergency Response provides Agancywide policy,
 guidance,  and direction for  the Agency's solid waste and emergency response pro-
 grams.   This Office's responsibilities  includes development of guidelines and
 standards  for the land disposal of hazardous wastes; technical assistance in
 the development,  managenent, and  operation of solid waste management activities;
 analyses on the recovery of  useful energy from solid waste; development and
 implenentation of a program to respond  to hazardous waste sites and spills
 (some oil  spills included);  and the enforcement of applicable laws and regula-
 tions,

 12.  AIR AND RADIATION.  The Office of  the Assistant Administrator for Air and
 Radiation  is responsible for the  air activities of the Agency which include
 development of national programs, technical policies, and regulations for air
 pollution  control; development 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 Administrator
 for Pesticides and  Toxic Substances is responsible fors development 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 the environment; enforcement of standards; and evaluat-
 ing and assessing the  impact 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; establishment of
 tolerance  levels  for pesticides which occur in or on food; monitoring of pesti-
 cide residue  levels in food, humans, and nontarget fish and wildlife and their
environments; and investigation of pesticide accidents.
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14.  REGIONAL OFFICES.  EPA's 10 Regional Offices represent the Agency's
conmitnent to the development of strong local programs for pollution abatement.
The Regional Administrators 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 responsible for accomplishing within their Regions the
national program objectives established by the Agency.  They develop, propose,
and implement an approved Regional program for comprehensive and integrated
environmental protection activities.
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                                               U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PI
                                                 ION AGENCY
                               STAFF OFFICES
                         ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES
                         CIVIL RIGHTS
                         SMALL & OISADVANTAGED
                          BUSINESS UTILIZATION
                         SCIENCE ADVISORY BOARD
                              ADMINISTRATOR

                                   DEPUTY
                              ADMINISTRATOR
               J_
          ASSISTANT
      ADMINISTRATOR FOR
     ADMINISTRATION AND
    RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
          OFFICE OF THE
          COMPTROLLER
            OFFICE OF
         ADMINISTRATION
            OFFICE OF
         INFO. RESOURCES
          MANAGEMENT
            OFFICE OF
         ADMINISTRATION
         CINCINNATI, OH
            OFFICE OF
         ADMINISTRATION
             RTP. NC
      ASSISTANT
  ADMINISTRATOR FOR
   ENFORCEMENT AND
     COMPLIANCE
     MONITORING
                              J_
GENERAL
COUNSEL
                           ASSISTANT
                      ADMINISTRATOR FOR
                            WATER
                         OFFICE OF WATER
                          ENFORCEMENT
                           AND PERMITS
                         OFFICE OF WATER
                           REGULATIONS
                          AND STANDARDS
                         OFFICE OF WATER
                            PROGRAM
                           OPERATIONS
                            OFFICE OF
                         DRINKING WATER
                      ASSISTANT
                  ADMINISTRATOR FOR
                   SOLID WASTE AND
                 EMERGENCY RESPONSE
                       OFFICE OF
                      SOLID WASTE
                        OFFICE OF
                     EMERGENCY AND
                   REMEDIAL RESPONSE
                       OFFICE OF
                    WASTE PROGRAMS
                      ENFORCEMENT
1                                  ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR
                                FOR INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES
                                  ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR
                                  FOR REGIONAL OPERATIONS
    ASSISTANT
ADMINISTRATOR FOR
 POLICY, PLANNING
 AND EVALUATION
                                                  OFFICE OF
                                              POLICY ANALYSIS
                                                  OFFICE OF
                                                 STANDARDS
                                              AND REGULATIONS
                                                  OFFICE OF
                                                MANAGEMENT
                                                SYSTEMS AND
                                                EVALUATION
ASSISTANT
ADMINISTRATOR FOR
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
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OFFICE OF INTER-
GOVERNMENTAL
LIAISON

OFFICE OF
CONGRESSIONAL
LIAISON

OFFICE OF
PUBLIC AFFAIRS

OFFICE OF
FEDERAL
ACTIVITIES
                    ASSISTANT
                ADMINISTRATOR FOR
                AIR AND RADIATION
                    OFFICE OF AIR
                  QUALITY PLANNING
                   AND STANDARDS
     OFFICE OF
   MOBILE SOURCES
                     OFFICE OF
                     RADIATION
                     PROGRAMS
ASSISTANT
ADMINISTRATOR FOR
PESTICIDES AND
TOXIC SUBSTANCES
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OFFICE OF
PESTICIDE
PROGRAMS

OFFICE OF
TOXIC SUBSTANCES
INSPECTOR
GENERAL
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OFFICE OF
AUDIT

OFFICE OF
INVESTIGATIONS

OFFICE OF
MANAGEMENT AND
TECHNICAL
ASSESSMENT
                                                        ASSISTANT
                                                   ADMINISTRATOR FOR
                                                      RESEARCH AND
                                                      DEVELOPMENT
                                                     OFFICE OF MONITOR-
                                                      ING SYSTEMS AND
                                                     QUALITY ASSURANCE
                                                                         OFFICE OF
                                                                      ENV. ENGINEERING
                                                                      AND TECHNOLOGY
                                                         OFFICE OF
                                                      ENV. PROCESSES &
                                                      EFFECTS RESEARCH
                                                                                                    OFFICE OF
                                                                                                 HEALTH RESEARCH
REGION I
BOSTON
  REGION III
PHILADELPHIA
                        REGION VI
                         DALLAS
                        REGION VII
                       KANSAS CITY
REGION VIII
  DENVER
1  REGION IX
SAN FRANCISCO
REGION X
SEATTLE
   OCI  !  4 1983
          Date
                                                                                                                               William D. Ruckekhaus
                                                                                                                                   Administrator

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                     CHAPTER 2 - OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR


 1.  OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR.  The Administrator is responsible  to  the
 President for the supervision and direction of the programs and activities of
 the Agency.

      a.  Deputy Administrator.  The Deputy Administrator assists  the Admin-
 istrator in the discharge of his/her duties and responsibilities  and serves
 as Acting Administrator in the absence of the Administrator.

      b.  Assistants and Special Assistants to the Administrator.  There  shall
 be certain Assistants and Special Assistants to the Administrator the  number
 to be determined by the Administrator, who shall be considered members of the
 Administrator's personal staff to accomplish such assignments and tasks  as the
 Administrator may deem appropriate.

      c.  Executive Management Support Staff.  The Executive Management Support
 Staff, under the supervision of a Staff Director, provides  the Administrator;
 the Deputy Administrator; their Assistants and Special Assistants;  the Associate
.Administrators and their staffs; and the Staff Offices with administrative,
 financial management and budget support.  This includes the preparation  of
 budget documents, operating plans and supporting justifications for  all
 resource decisions; preparation of organization and personnel materials;
 preparation and tracking of payroll, travel and procurenent actions; and
 facilities, space and property support.

 2.  OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES.  The Office of Administrative Law
 Judges, under the supervision of the Chief Administrative Law Judge  presides
 over and conducts formal hearings in accordance with Section  556  and 557 of
 Title 5 of the United States Code (formerly the Administrative Procedures
 Act), and issues initial decisions, if appropriate, in such proceedings.
 Supervises the Administrative Law Judges located in certain Agency regional
 offices who operate as a component of the Office of Administrative  Law Jirlges.
 Provides the Agency Hearing Clerk.

 3.  OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS.  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 and external equal opportunity and  civil  rights
 program and policies and the impact of Agency programs on minorities and
 women.  All of the functions and responsibilities of the Director are  Agency-
 wide and apply to the provision of leadership, services, and  advice  with
 respect to all of the programs and activities of the Agency.  Provides program
 policy guidance for and evaluates activities required to carry out  the Agency's
 responsibilities to assure equal opportunity and prohibit discrimination in
 employment in EPA in accordance with applicable Civil Rights  Acts,  Executive
 Orders, and implementing directives.  Serves as Director, Equal Opportunity
 with functions and responsibilities as set forth in the Office of Personnel
 Management's Equal Opportunity Regulations (Part 713) and implementing EPA
 directives.   Ensures the implementation of the Agency's Special Emphasis programs

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 the purposes of  which  are  to  address  the concerns, needs, and aspirations
 of wonen  and Hispanics.  In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act
 of 1964,  and other  legislation, assures that recipients of EPA finanacial
 assistance do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
 sex, age  or  physical handicap.  Serves as Agency 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 Hours Standards and Safety Act, and the Copeland Anti-Kickback
 Act. Serves as  Fair Housing 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, Comneroe, Labor, Housing and Urban
 Development, Education, the Office of Personnel Management, the Equal Employ-
 ment Opportunity Commission, and the U.S.  Commission on Civil Rights on matters
 within his/her areas of responsibility.  Ensures the exercise of Agency respon-
 sibilities 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.  EEO  Staff.  The Equal Employment Opportunity Staff, under the
 supervision  of an Associate Director:

        (a)   Manages the Agency Affirmative Action Program designed to promote
 equal opportunity in every aspect of Agency personnel policies and practices
 in the employment, development, advancement and treatment of its employees
pursuant  to  the requirements of P.L. 92-261, the Equal Employment Opportunity
 Act  of 1972,  and applicable Office of Personnel Management and Agency direc-
 tives.  Recommends to the Director, Office of Civil Rights (OCR), Agencywide
policies, plans, and objectives for and coordinates, monitors, and evaluates
 the Agency's Affirmative Action Program.

        (b)  Manages the Agency Federal Women's Program pursuant to Executive
Order 11375  (October 13, 1967), and based  on Office of Personnel Management
 regulations  as set forth in FPM Letter 713.8.  Recommends to the Director, OCR,
Agencywide policies, plans, and objectives for and coordinates, monitors, and
evaluates the Agency's Federal Women's Program.

        (c)  Manages the Agency's Hispanic Employment Program based on Office
of Personnel Management regulations generally as set forth in FPM Letters
 713.18 and 713.41.  Recommends to the Director, OCR, Agencywide policies,
plans, objectives for and coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the Hispanic
 Employment Program.

        (d)  Manages the Agency Discrimination Complaints Program pursuant to
 Executive Order 11478; Section 717, Civil  Rights Act of 1964 as amended by the
 Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972;  Section 15, Age Discrimination in
 Employment Act of 1967, as amended; Section 501, Rehabilitation Act of 1973;
and  Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations.  Recommends to the Director, OCR,

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 Agencyvd.de policies and procedures relative  to discrimination complaints
 including the selection and  training  of BED  counselors, counseling procedures,
 investigation of complaints, adjudication, review of  EEDC decisions and
 issuance  of final Agency decisions,,   Administers, on  an Agencywide basis, the
 counseling and investigations programs  and maintains  a monitoring and
 evaluation program,,

      bo   External Compliance Programs Staff ,   The External Compliance Programs
 Staff,  under the supervision of an Associate Director, develops policies and
 procedures for and ensures  the implementation  of the  Agencywide programs 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,,  Coverage of
 external  compliance  responsibilities  involves?  assurance that there is no
 discrimination on account of race, color, or national origin in the provision
 of services or benefits under any program or activity receiving Agency financial
 assistance (Title VI of the  Civil  Rights Act of 1964); assurance that there is
 no discrimination on account of age (Age Discrimination Act of 1975), sex
 (Section  13 of the 1972 Amendments to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act
 and  Title IX of  the  Education Act Amendments of 1972), or physical handicap
 (Section  504 of  the  Rehabilitation Act  of 1973) in programs receiving Agency
 financial assistance; assurance that  there is proper payment of wages to
 laborers  and mechanics  on Agency funded construction projects (Davis-Bacon
 and  related  Acts); surveillance of work, hour, and pay provisions under the
 Contract  Work Hours  Standards and  Safety Act; enforcement of the Cope land
 Anti-Kickback Act; assurance  that all Agency programs and activities are
 conducted in compliance with the provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1968
 (Title VTII  - Fair Housing) „   In connection with the above, prepares reports
 required  by  the  Departments  of Justice, Education, Housing and Urban Develop-
 nent, and  Labor  for  administration of these programs.,  Develops procedures and
 provides  for investigations  of complaints of violations of such laws,  Coor-
 dinates with Federal, State,  and local  officials, as appropriate.  Serves as
 Agency liaison with  the Department of Labor for all contract compliance acti-
 vities affecting the Agency,,   Provides  a focal point  in the Office of Civil
 Rights for assessing civil rights  impact of Agency policies, regulations, and
 programs on  minorities  and women.  Provides technical assistance and direction
 to counterpart activities in the Agency's Regional and field offices,

     Co  Area Equal Employment Opportunity Offices,  The Area Equal Employment
 Opportunity  Offices  located  at RTP, Cincinnati and Las Vegas are responsible for
 all  matters  relating to the  Civil Rights Programs at those locations and other
 field installations  as  assigned.  Each  Office provides advice, assistance
 and  guidance  to managers and staffs at  the various locations on matters relating
 to the equal employment opportunity programs and policies.  Represents the
 Director, Office of Civil Rights, in matters and activities relating to nondis-
 crimination  and equal opportunity in employment for employees and applicants
 for employment; develops and maintains an effective Federal Women's Program and
 Hispanic  Employment Program; coordinates the compilation of and prepares the
Affirmative Action Plan  for  RTP, Cincinnati and Las Vegas and other assigned

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installations; ensures the provision of BED counselor services;  provides
for pronpt investigation of allegations of general or specific discrimination;
represents the Director, Office of Civil Rights, in relations with other
Government agencies and with concerned nongovernnental organizations in
areas of concern; maintains close working relationships with management at
the various installations and their servicing personnel offices.  Provides
liaison for minority firms interested in obtaining business through EPA.

4.  OFFICE OF SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS UTILIZATION.  The Office of
Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, under the supervision of a
Director, is responsible for developing policy and procedures implenenting the
functions and duties under Sections 8 and 15 of the Small Business Act as
amended by P.L. 95-507 (October 24, 1978)«  Develops policies and procedures
implementing the provisions of Executive Order 11625 of October  13, 1971,
"Prescribing Additional Arrangements for Developing and Coordinating a National
Program for Minority Business Enterprise."  Furnishes information and assistance
to components for the Agency's field offices responsible for carrying out
related activities.  Develops and implements a program in accordance with
Executive Order 12138 (May 1979) to provide the maximum utilization of women-
owned business enterprises in all aspects of EPA contract work.   Develops, in
collaboration with the Director, Procurement and Contracts Managenent Division,
Office of Administration and Resources Management, and other appropriate  EPA
officials, programs to stimulate and improve the involvement of  small business,
minority business, labor surplus areas and women-owned business  enterprises
in the overall EPA procurement process.  Monitors and evaluates  Agency per-
formance in achieving EPA goals and objectives in the above areas.  Recommends
the assignment of EPA technical advisors to assist designated Procurement
Center Representatives of the Small Business Administration in their duties
relating to Sections 8 to 15 of the Small Business Act as attended.  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 Program.

Is responsible for assuring EPA's implementation 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 Water, on
MBE activities for construction grants.  Serves as the Deputy Administrator's
alternate on the Interagency Council for Minority Business Enterprise and
therefore provides for review, monitoring and evaluation of the  Agency's MBE
Programs.  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 (Attachment 0,
Procurement Standards, of OMB Circular No. A-102, Uniform Administrative
Requirements for Grants-in-Aid to State and Local Governments, dated August
24, 1977).  Develops policy and guidance for implementation of Executive  Order

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12138 (May 1979) assuring maximum participation of women-owned  business
enterprises in contracts funded under EPA grants.

5.  SCIENCE ADVISORY BOARD.  The Science Advisory Board,  under  the  supervision
of a Staff Director, provide expert and independent advice  to the Administrator
on 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 among these.  It advises on  broad  scientific,
technical, and policy matters; assesses the results of specific research efforts;
assists in identifying emerging environmental problems; and advises the Adminis-
trator on the cohesiveness and currency of the Agency's scientific  programs.

6.  OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES.  The Office of International Activities,
under the supervision of an Associate Administrator, 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 activi-
ties of the Agency.  Develops policies and procedures for the direction 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 appropriate recommendations to the Administrator.  Advises the Adminis-
trator and principal officials of the Agency on the progress and effect of
foreign and international programs and issues.  Serves as the Administrator's
representative in contacts with the Department of State and other Federal
agencies concerned with international affairs.  Negotiates  arrangements or
understandings relating to international cooperation with foreign organizations.
Coordinates Agency international contacts and commititents;  serves as the
focal point for responding to requests for information relating to  EPA inter-
national activities; and provides an initial point of contact for all  foreign
visitors.  Maintains liaison with all relevant international organizations and
provides representation where appropriate.  Establishes Agency  policy, and
approves annual plans and nodif ications 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-USSR/PRC agreements on environmental protection and of the U.S.  Coordinator
for the NATO Committee on the Challenges of Modern Society. Supervises these
programs with respect to activities which are completely  within the purview
of EPA.

    a.  Functions Staff.  The Functions Staff, under the  supervision of a
Director, coordinates EPA activities and maintains liaison  with all relevant
international and multilateral organizations either directly or through their
appropriate agencies or institutions.  Provides representation where appropriate.
Assures that EPA representatives to the various international organizations are
thoroughly cognizant of the goals of EPA participation in such organizations
and the foreign policy considerations of the Department of  State.   Disseminates
information resulting from participation in these activities to appropriate
officials.  Maintains liaison with non-governmental organizations having  inter-
national environmental interests.  Assures that non-governmental organizations

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 are thoroughly cognizant of the goals of EPA.   Advises and assists  appropriate
 Headquarters and field activities concerned with ocean affairs and  narine pol-
 lution.  Reviews proposed international conventions,  agreements, regulations,
 policies, and procedures in order to identify deficiencies or inconsistencies.

     b.  Area Staff.   The Area Staff, under the  supervision of a Director,  is
 responsible for the  direction and evaluation of all international bilateral
 activities undertaken by EPA, including Canada  and Mexico, and assists
 appropriate Headquarters and Regional Offices in developing, negotiating, and
 inplenenting specific bilateral arrangements between  EPA and foreign govern-
 ments.  Maintains a  knowledge of overall Agency activities and objectives on
 a country-by-country basis for the purpose of facilitating relations and
 developing policy recommendations.   Provides direction to the development and
 implementation of EPA's Scientific Activities Overseas Program.  Reviews and
 evaluates the  merits of proposed international  projects.

 7.  OFFICE OF REGIONAL OPERATIONS.   The Office  of Regional Operations, under the
 supervision of an Associate  Administrator, reports directly to the Administrator
 and Deputy Administrator.   The Office serves as the primary communications link
 between the Administrator/Deputy Administrator  and the  Regional Administrators.
 It provides a  Headquarters focus for ensuring the involvement of Regions, or
 consideration  of Regional  views  and  needs, in all aspects of the Agency's work.
 The Office is  responsible  for assuring Regional participation in Agency deci-
 sion-^making processes,  assessing the  impact  of  Headquarters actions on Regional
 operations,  and acting  as  ombudsman  to resolve  Regional problems on behalf of
 the Administrator.   The  Associate Administrator coordinates Regional issues,
 organizes Regional Administrator meetings and work groups; and coordinates
 Regional  responses to specific issues.   In addition, the Office is responsible
 for working with the Regional Offices to further the consistent application of
 national program policies  by reinforcing existing administrative, procedural,
 and program policy mechanisms  as well as through initiation of reviews of
 significant Regional issues of interest  to the Administrator.  It continually
monitors responsiveness and compliance with established policies and technical
needs through formal and informal contact and free dialogue.   Intitiates and
conducts on-site field visits to study, analyze, and  resolve  problems of
Regional, sectional,  and national scale.
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ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR
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ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR
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ADMINISTRATOR
DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR

Executive
Management
Support Staff

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Office of Small and
Disadvantaged
Business Utilization

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Science Advisory
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Office of
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                      CHAPTER 3 - OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
 1.   OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL.   The  General  Counsel serves as  the primary  legal
 adviser to the Administrator; provides legal service  to  all of the organiza-
 tional elements of the Agency with respect to all programs and  activities of
 the Agency; provides legal opinions,  legal counsel, 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 Counsels, such as:  having the lead
 for selecting Regional Counsels and  their staffs (with Regional Administrators'
 concurrence); reviewing and rating Regional  Counsels' performance (in consulta-
 tion with the Assistant Administrator for Enforcement and Compliance Monitoring
 and with Regional Administrator concurrence); and having the lead in establish-
 ing rating and promotion criteria for Regional Counsel attorneys.  The Deputy
 General Counsel and  Deputy General Counsel for Regional Coordination assist
 the General Counsel  in carrying out  the duties of the Office of General Counsel.

      a.  Management  Operations  Staff.   The Management Operations Staff, under
 the supervision of a Staff Director,  is responsible for  the internal program,
 and financial planning,  personnel and  administrative  operations of the Office
 of  General Counsel.

      b.  tfater Division.   The Water Division, under the supervision of an
 Associate General Counsel, provides legal counsel, opinions, litigation support,
 and services with respect to the Agency's water, drinking water, and ocean
dumping programs and  activities.

      c.  Air and Radiation  Division.   The Air and Radiation Division, under
 the supervision of an Associate General Counsel, provides legal counsel,
opinions,  litigation support, and  services with respect to the  Agency's air
and  radiation programs and activities.

     d.   Solid  Waste  and  Emergency Response  Division.  The Solid Waste and
 Emergency Response Division, under the  supervision of an Associate General
Counsel, provides legal  counsel, opinions, litigation support,  and services
with respect to the Agency's solid waste and emergency response programs
and  activities.

     e.   Pesticides and  Toxic Substances Division.  The Pesticides and Toxic
Substances  Division,  under the  supervision of an Associate Gsneral Counsel,
provides  legal  counsel, opinions,  litigation support, and services with respect
to  the  Agency's pesticides and  toxic substances program and activities.

     f.  Grants,  Contracts, and  General  Law Division.  The Grants, Contracts,
and  General  Law Division, under  the supervision of an Associate General Counsel,
provides  legal  counsel, opinion,  litigation support, and services with respect
to  (1) making financial assistance awards, (2) information law matters,
(3) entering  into contracts for procurement and construction, and (4) general


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law natters' including personnel, labor relations, appropriations,  claims,
patents, governnent ethics, and civil rights.

    g.  Inspector General Division.  The Inspector General Division, under the
supervision of an Associate General Counsel, provides legal counsel, opinions,
litigation support, and other legal services to the Inspector General to carry
out the responsibilities of the Inspector General Act.

    h.  Board of Assistance Appeals.  The Board of Assistance Appeals, under
the supervision of a Chief, hears and renders final Agency decisions on disputes
arising under Agency financial assistance agreements.
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                                  GENERAL COUNSEL

                              DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSELS
 Water Division
 Solid Waste and
    Emergency
Response Division
Grants, Contracts
   and General
  Law Division
    Inspector
     General
    Division
    Regional
 Administrators
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                                             Management
                                             Operations
                                                Staff
      Air and
Radiation Division
 Pesticides and
loxic Substances
    Division
     Board of
    Assistance
     Appeals
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       CHAPTER 4 - OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FDR ENFORCEMENT
                           AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING

1.  OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FDR ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE
MONITORING.  The Assistant Administrator for Enforcement and Compliance Monitor-
ing serves as the principal adviser to the Administrator in matters concerning
enforcement and compliance; provides the principal direction and review of
civil enforcement activities for air, water, waste, pesticides, toxics, and
radiation.  This Assistant Administrator shall review the efforts of each
Assistant and Regional Administrator to assure that EPA develops and conducts
a strong and consistent enforcement and compliance program.   The Office manages
a national criminal enforcement program; ensures coordination of media office
administrative compliance programs, and civil and criminal enforcement activi-
ties; and provides technical expertise for enforcement activities, through
the National Enforcement Investigations Center to Headquarters, Regions, and
States.

The Assistant Administrator for Enforcement and Compliance Monitoring serves
as National Program Manager for the Agency's enforcement and compliance effort,
and as such, performs the following:

    0  Provides a focal point at Headquarters for comprehensive oversight of
EPA's total enforcement and compliance effort, to include:

       -  Establishing Agencywide priorities and criteria for the program
Assistant Administrators to observe in developing their media specific compli-
ance strategies;

       -  Reviewing the above compliance strategies for consistency with the
priorities and criteria;

       -  On behalf of the Deputy Administrator, resolving any differences
between the proposed compliance strategies and the established priorities and
criteria (with final appeal to the Deputy Administrator);

       -  Establishing performance measures (compliance indicators), as a
component of the Agency's Management Accountability System for all enforcement
and compliance activities, to measure successful performance by Program Assis-
tant and Regional Administrators in achieving and enforcing compliance;

       -  Establishing target performance levels for appropriate performance
measures with the Program Assistant and Regional Administrators as part of the
Agency's Management Accountability System process;

       -  Reviewing performance against established targets by Program Assistant
and Regional Administrators on a quarterly basis, analyzing data collected
through the Agency's Management Accountability System process and preparing
performance highlights;
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        -  Presenting a quarterly compliance report to the Administrator/Dep-
 uty Administrator as part of the quarterly Management Accountability  System
 presentations; and

        -  On behalf of the Deputy Administrator,  conducting necessary audits
 and evaluations of accomplishment reporting and enforcement case development
 work to assure integrity of the system and  correct inadequate performance;

     0  Develops national policies and  procedures  in connection with legal and
 other general compliance and enforcement issues;

     0  Represents the Agency in explaining  EPA compliance and enforcement
 activities to the Congress, other executive  agencies,  and the public;

     0  Manages the Agency's case docket to encourage that the Regions and the DOJ
 to actively develop and  resolve enforcement cases in a manner supporting national
 policy;

     0  Selects on a national basis for expeditious processing and upper manage-
 ment attention those  cases  which would  be most advantageous to the Agency as
 precedents in newly-developing  areas of the  law;

     0  Reviews for quality  and  sufficiency of  legal and factual development
 those cases which, because  of national or precedential significance, are referred
 to Headquarters from the  Regions prior  to referral to  DOJ;

     0  Reviews and approves settlements of cases  to ensure consistancy with
 national policy and adequacy of  accomplishment;

     0  Participates in or directs management of cases with national or prece-
dential significance  (e.g.,  the  love Canal cases, or multi-regional cases);

     0   Develops and implements  training programs  for Regional attorneys and
support personnel on case development, policy  implementation, standard record-
keeping techniques, etc.;

    0   Reviews  for enforcement  significance  and comments upon proposed regula-
tions, policies, procedures, legislation and other matters developed by the
program offices; and

    0   Reviews  and comments  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 administrative
orders prior to  issuance; State applications for authorization to administer
and enforce programs under  the various statutes and reports from those States
of compliance activities; and precedential draft permits for large or unique
facilities.
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     a.  Office of Enforcement Policy.   The  Office of  Enforcement Policy, under
 the supervision of a Director, develops and implements consistent cross-media
 legal and enforcement polices and  strategies; directs the Office of Enforcement
 and Compliance Monitoring's (OECM)  rulemaking activities and coordinates OECM
 review of rulemaking activities of other Agency offices; develops and implements
 OECM's accountability and evaluation measures; and serves as the principal OECM
 liaison with Congressional  oversight committees.  In  addition, the Office is
 responsible for the  following functions:

         (1)  Serves as focal point for  developing multi-media and media-specific
 enforcement policies and strategies; evaluates the effectiveness of overall
 enforcement polices and participates in the development of enforcement strate-
 gies;  and coordinates the development of media-specific enforcement policies,
 ensuring the Appropriate involvement of all affected  offices and assuming the
 lead in drafting such policies on an as-needed basis.

         (2)  Performs strategic planning and policy analysis functions.  Per-
 iodically participates in evaluation of  the activities of OECM, program offices,
 State  and Department of Justice enforcement programs  as they relate to overall
 Agency strategy.

         (3)  Performs an overall coordination role among OECM offices as wall as
 aitDng  Headquarters,  the Regions, Department of Justice, State and local govern-
 ments  and the various regulated industry sectors.

         (4)  leads work on producing Office reports,  legislation, and automated
 case docket system,  and other projects which are general in nature and do not
 pertain to a specific statute.

     b.   Office of Management Operations.  The Office of Management Operations,
 under  the  supervision of a Director, is responsible  for the internal program
 planning and  administrative operations of OECM and is responsible for the
 following functions:

         (1)   Advises and assists the Assistant Administrator for Enforcement and
 Compliance  Monitoring and components of the Office in all matters relating to
 management support and  budget development and execution, including the exercise
 of responsibility for program planning, budget preparation and  execution,
 resource analysis and control, and workyear control.

         (2)   Maintains commitment registers and prepares financial and workyear
 utilization reports  and special resource analyses to adjust operating and
 future year budgets; and develops budget estimates and coordinates the development
 of workload models and resource distributions.

         (3)   Serves as a point of liaison and coordination with the Office of
Administration and Resources Management in securing  and providing administrative
and financial management services and  support for the Office of Enforcement and
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         (4)  Participates in the conduct of management audits/overviews of
Headquarters and Regional Offices and coordinates the  development of the OECM
portions of annual Agency guidance.

         (5)  Prepares OMB and Congressional budget justifications, and prepares
the Assistant Administrator for Enforcement and Compliance  Monitoring for OMB
and Congressional budget hearings.

    c.  National Enforcement Investigations Center, Denver, Colorado.  The
National Enforcement Investigations Center (NEIC), under  the supervision of a
Director, serves as the principal source of technical  expertise  and point of
coordination for complex technical investigations and  support having national
impact on EPA and State regulatory programs for air, water, toxics, pesticides,
radiation, and solid waste pollution control.   In coordination with the Assistant
Administrator for OECM, Regional Offices, and  other EPA program directors and
their staffs, the Canter plans, develops, and  provides technical evidence,
information and interpretation for case preparations in all program areas.
NEIC provides technical support for criminal investigations conducted on a
national basis; and in conjunction with the Director,  Criminal Enforcement
Division, the Center provides training in technical aspects of criminal case
development.  The NEIC provides expertise and  guidance to the Office of
Enforcement Policy for the development of multi-madia  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,
monitoring technology, and remedial programs not normally available in Regional
staffs.

  d.  Criminal Enforcement Division.  The Criminal Enforcement Division (CED),
under the supervision of a Director, provides  expertise and guidance to the
Assistant Administrator for OECM on all matters pertaining  to criminal enforce-
ment of violations of environmental regulations and statutes. The Division
oversees the recruitment of experienced criminal investigators to staff Area
Offices and the National Investigations Center.  The Division exercises
personnel management responsibilities over all Agency  investigators during the
conduct of criminal case development under EPA's environmental statutes.
CED establishes national criminal enforcement  priorities  and targeting strategy,
in consultation with the program offices, and, in conjunction with the Office
of Enforcement Policy, prepares policy guidance and uniform national standards
and procedures for criminal investigations and enforcement  activity.  The
Division develops, reviews and approves training programs for EPA's criminal
investigators and related personnel; supervises the investigative activity
of all Area Offices and reviews criminal cases prepared in  Area  Offices for
prosecutive merit; and provides recommendations to the Assistant Administra-
tor for OECM on referral of cases to the Department of Justice for litigation.
The Division reviews civil referrals considered to be  potentially appropriate
for criminal action, analyzes proposed legislation and reviews proposed regula-
tory programs.  CED 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. The Division

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coordinates the Agency's joint investigations with the FBI;  and  coordinates
criminal investigations with the EPA Office of Inspector General, as appropriate.

    e0  Air Enforcement Division.  The Air Enforcement Division  (AED), under  the
supervision of a Director, provides the principal direction  and  review of
civil enforcement activities for Air and Radiation and makes recommendations
to the Assistant &3ministrator for OECM on referrals to DOJ  under the Clean
Air Act.  The Division initiates and conducts reviews of selected civil enforce-
ment litigation referrals from Regional and media program offices and assures
consistency of individual cases with procedural requirements and policy.   In
conjunction with the Regional Counsel or Assistant Administrator, as appropriate,
and the Department of Justice, AED 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 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 case development, administrative actions, and compliance  activities.
AED develops, with the Office of Enforcement Policy, all air civil  enforcement
strategic planning and policy issues that are mediaspecif ic  and  provides
specialized expertise.  The Division identifies the need for new or revised
strategies, policies or procedures and participates in and/or develops  the
implementing guidance.  AED assumes a lead role in media-specific policy issues
as agreed to with the Office of Enforcement Policy.  The Division participates
in regulation development and review on matters relating to  air  enforcement.
AED is also responsible for reviewing air-related Congressional  responses,
legislative initiatives, and State regulatory and enforcement activities.

    f „  Waste Enforcment Division.  The Waste Enforcement 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 DOJ, under the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Comprehensive Environmental  Response, Compensa-
tion, and Liability Act (CERICA).  The Division initiates and conducts reviews
of potential civil enforcement litigation referrals from Regional and media
program offices, assures the quality of litigation reports prepared, and assures
consistency of individual cases with procedural requirements and policy.   In
conjunction with the Regional Counsel or Assistant Administrator, as appropriate,
and the Department of Justice, the Division prepares overall litigation strate-
gies and reviews all settlements for consistency with national policy and
adequacy of result.  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 case
development, administrative actions, and compliance.  The Division  develops
with the Office of Enforcement Policy, all waste civil enforcement  strategic
planning and policy issues that are media-specific and provides  specialized
expertise.  The Division identifies the need for new or revised  strategies,
policies, or procedures and participates in or develops the implementing guidance.
The Division assumes a lead role in media-specific policy issues as agreed to

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 with the Office of Enforcement Policy,,   The Division participates  in regulation
 development and review on matters relating to waste  enforcement.   The Division
 is also responsible for reviewing waste-related  Congressional responses, legis-
 lative initiatives, and State regulatory and enforcement activities.

     g.   Pesticides and Toxic Substances Enforcement  Division.  The Pesticides
 and Toxic Substances Enforcement Division (PTSED), under the supervision of a
 Director, provides the principal direction and review of civil enforcement
 activities for pesticides and toxic  substances and makes recommendations to
 the Assistant Administrator  for  Enforcement and  Compliance Monitoring on refer-
 rals to DQJ,  under 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 from
 Regional and  nedia program offices,  assures the  quality of litigation reports
 prepared,  and assures consistency of individual  cases with procedural require-
 ments and  policy.   In conjunction with  the Regional  Counsel or Assistant
 Administrator, as  appropriate, and the  Department of Justice, PTSED 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 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  case development, administrative
 actions, and  compliance activities.  PTSED develops with the Office of Enforce-
 itent Policy,  all pesticides  and toxic substances civil enforcement strategic
 planning and  policy issues that are media-specific and provides specialized
 expertise.  The Division  identifies  the need for new or revised strategies,
 policies,  or  procedures and  participates  in or develops the implementing
 guidance.  PTSED assumes  a lead role in media-specific policy issues as
 agreed  to  with the Office of Enforcement Policy.  The Division participates
 in regulation development and review on matters relating to pesticides and
 toxic substances enforcement.  The Division is also responsible for reviewing
 pesticides and toxic  substances-related Congressional responses, legislative
 initiatives,  and State  regulatory and enforcement activities.

    h0  Water Enforcement Division.   The water Enforcement Division,  under the
 supervision of a Director, provides the principal direction and review of civil
enforcement activities  for water and makes recommendations to the Assistant
Administrator for OECM on referrals to DOJ, under the Clean Water Act and Safe
 Drinking Water Act.   The Division initiates and conducts reviews of potential
 civil enforcement  litigation referrals  from Regional and media program offices,
and assures consistency of individual cases with procedural requirements and
policy.  In conjunction with the Regional Counsel or Assistant Administrator,
as appropriate, and the Department of Justice, 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 documents and
settlement agreements, and development and presentation of the Dovernments's
case in court.  In addition,  the Division provides legal counsel to media pro-
gram offices with regard to case  development, administrative actions,  and

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ccnpliance monitoring activities.  The Division develops, with the Office of
Enforcement Policy, all water civil enforcenent strategic planning and policy
issuss that are media-specific and provides specialized expertise.  It identi-
fies the need for new or revised strategies, policies, or procedures and
participates in and/or develops the implementing guidance.  The Division  assumes
a lead role in media-specific policy issues as agreed to with the Office  of
Enforcement Policy.  The Division participates in regulation development  and
review on matters relating to water enforcement.  The Division is also respon-
sible for reviewing water-related Congressional responses, legislative initia-
tives, and State regulatory and enforcement activities.
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                  Office  of
             Enforcement  Policy
                  Office  of
            Management Operations
                         OFFICE OF
                     ENFORCEMENT AND
                   COMPLIANCE MONITORING
                           National Enforcement
                           Investigations Center
                           	Denver/  CO	
    Air
Enforcement
 Division
   Waste
Enforcement
 Division
  Criminal
Enforcement
  Division
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         CHAPTER 5 - OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION AND RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

1.  OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR ADMINISTRATION AND RESOURCES
MANAGEMENT.  The functions and responsibilities assigned to the Assistant
Administrator for Administration and Resources Management reflect services
provided to all of the programs and activities of the Agency, except as may
be specifically noted.  In addition, this Assistant Administrator has primary
responsibility Agencywide for policy and procedures governing the functional
areas outlined below.  The major functions of the Office include resources
management and systems (including budget and financial management),  personnel
services, occupational health and safety, administrative services, organization
and management analysis and systems development, information management and
services, automated data processing systems and procurement through contracts
and grants.  This Office is the primary point of contact and manages
agencywide internal controls, audit resolution and followup, and governmentwide
management improvement initiatives.

In the performance of the above functions and responsibilities, the Assistant
Administrator for Administration and Resources Management represents the
Administrator in communications with the Office of Management and Budget,
Office of Personnel Management, General Accounting Office, General Services
Administration, Department of the Treasury, and other Federal agencies pre-
scribing requirements for the conduct of Government budget, fiscal management
and administrative activities.

    Program Operations Support Staff.  The Program Operations Support Staff,
under the supervision of a Staff Director, provides centralized budget execution
and fund control and reporting services for the Office of Administration and
Resources Management (OARM).  The Staff secures and provides administrative
and financial management services for the Immediate Office of the Assistant
Administrator (AA) and performs other activities at the request of the
Assistant Administrator, Deputy Assistant Administrator and immediate staff.

2.  OFFICES OF ADMINISTRATION - CINCINNATI, OHIO AND RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK,
NORTH CAROLINA.  The Offices of Administration at Cincinnati, Ohio and Research
Triangle Park, North Carolina, each under the supervision of a Director,  pro-
vide and administer personnel, procurement, safety and security, property and
supply, printing, distribution, facilities, and other administrative service
programs at these and other specified geographic locations.
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 3.  OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER.   The Office  of  the Comptroller, under the super-
 vision of the Comptroller, is responsible for  Agencywide budget, resources
 management and financial management functions,  including program analysis and
 planning; budget formulation, preparation and  execution; funding allotments
 and allocations; and developing and maintaining accounting systems, fiscal
 controls, and systems for payroll  and disbursements.  The Assistant Administra-
 tor's resource systems responsibilities are administered by this Office.

     a.  Budget Division.   The Budget Division,  under the supervision of  a
 Director, is responsible for the following:

         (1)   Designs and oversees  the budget management process from issue
 formulation to execution.  Prepares EPA budget requests, appeals and materials
 for Congressional hearings as well as special  requests.  Provides manuals,
 forms, tables and schedules in  support of the  annual budget process;

         (2)   Prepares an annual analytic agenda defining the major policy and
 resource issues facing the Agency.   Conducts  studies of these issues and trans-
 lates them into independent recommendations to  the Assistant Administrator  for
 Administration and Resources Management (AA-OARM) and the Administrator;

         (3)   Develops the Agency's budget guidance.  Facilitates program policy
 input to the budget  process from Regional Administrators.  Provides analytic
 and staff support for all aspects  of  AA-OARM's  resources management responsi-
 bilities,   leads  analytic teams 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 development of
 the Agency's Congressional budget  justification and testimony for the appropria-
 tions process and monitors the  progress of estimates through the Congressional
 phase.   Assists and provides staff support to Congressional conmittees;

         (5)   Reviews  and  analyzes  enabling legislation, including proposed
 standards  and regulations,  to develop cost estimates for new and changing
program initiatives;

         (6)  Assists  program and Regional Offices in the formulation, review  and
modification of workload  analysis models;

         (7)  Coordinates  development, review and approval of annual operating
plans.   Conducts periodic  budget execution reviews of Headquarters and Regional
components so as  to provide recommendations on  resources targets for the
budget process;

         (8)  Develops  the Agency's operating year guidance in conjunction with
other offices in  EPA.
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         (9)   Formulates and disseminates a wide  range of budget policy deter-
 minations to support budget implementation and planning needs;

         (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 utilization and need.  Performs on-site resource
 utilization  audits.   Maintains the  Agency's Regional and Headquarters output-
 tracking/accountability system as a compatible component of other Agency
 information  systems.

         (11)  Is  responsible for all funds management, including the issuing
 of allowances and apportionments and the carrying out of reprogrammings.

 Maintains an allocation,  control and reporting system for all personnel and
 financial resources;

         (12) Within overall technical guidance prescribed by the Office of
 Information  Resources Management, provides ADP systems support to monitor 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 officials,  other Federal agencies, OMB, 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 offices in Cincinnati, Durham,  Denver, and Headquarters while
coordinating and  providing general  direction for all other Agency accounting
operations;

         (2)  Developing and  testing improved accounting operations for Agency use;

         (3)  Providing payroll and  related accounting services for the Agency;

         (4)  Developing and  coordinating the utilization of non-EPA financial
services;

         (5)  Maintaining  liaison with the General Accounting Office (GAO), the
Office of Management and  Budget (OMB), and the Treasury Department on matters
involving fiscal operations  and systems;


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        (6)  Developing Agency accounting systems that will achieve GAO approval;

        (7)  Representing EPA in achieving consistency in application of GAO and
OMB financial management guidelines and policies;

        (8)  Assigning account numbers to the various Agency allowance holders;

        (9)  Maintaining and operating the Agency financial information systems,
and preparing and distributing or submitting Agency financial reports and assuring
that all accounting systems support the Administrator's Accountability System,
within overall technical guidance prescribed by the Office of Information
Resources Management;

        (10)  Developing fiscal policies and procedures established through
regulations, the Agency directives system, or other instructions; and

        (11)  Providing accounting and fiscal consultation to Agency components
as needed.

    c.  Resource Systems Staff.  The Resource Systems Staff, under the super-
vision of a Staff Director, provides the Agency focal point for interaction
with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the General Accounting
Office (GAO) and provides Agencywide analytical services for resource issues.
Specifically, this includes:

        (1)  Providing the Assistant Administrator's liaison with the GAO;

        (2)  Managing an effective audit resolution and followup system in
cooperation with the Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation, the Office
of the Inspector General and other offices as appropriate;

        (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 GAO-proposed governmentwide
management improvement initiatives; and

        (5)  Representing EPA in its implementation of the Reform  '88 and other
resource related Executive Branch management improvement programs.
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4«  OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION.  The Office of Administration, under the super-
vision of a Director, is responsible for the development and conduct of programs
for personnel policies, procedures and operations; organization and management
systems, 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 a  Personnel Management Division«  The Personnel Management Division,
(PMD) under the supervision of a Director, is responsible for planning,
developing, implementing and administering Agency personnel programs in support
of the Agency's mission and function,.  The complete range of personnel programs
includess  (1) workforce planning; (2) recruitment and employment activities;
(3) performance management; (4) position management and classification;
(5) employee development and training; (6) compensation administration;
(7) labor-management relations; (8) employee relations and benefits; (9) equal
employment opportunity and special emphasis programs; (10) executive resource
management and compensation; (11) personnel management information and reporting
systems with overall technical guidance prescribed by the Office of Information
Resources Management; and (12) a progam designed to measure the effectiveness
of Agency personnel management programs in terms of achievement of results,
and efficiency and economy of operation.  The Director of Personnel directs
the Personnel Management Division in its role of providing advice, assistance
and support 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 promotes 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 review, and
controls the overall organization approval process.  Provides analyses of
functions and delegations of authority.  Develops and administers, with the
cooperation of other OARM 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 forms analysis, design and management
program.  Is responsible for managing and controlling the Agency's advisory
committees in support of scientific and technical activities carried out by
EPA program Assistant Administrators „

    c.  Facilities and Support Services Division.  The Facilities and Support
Services Division, under the supervision of a Director, develops, conducts and
coordinates Agency programs relating to facility construction, acquisition,
design and layout, repairs and improvements, and preventive maintenance and
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 operations; property and supply management;  printing,  distribution,  and other
 general services; assures adequate physical  protection of Agency equipment,
 buildings, and personnel; and is responsible for Headquarters  safety inspections,
 and transportation management.

     d.  Grants Administration Division.   The Grants Administration Division,
 under the supervision of a Director,  is  responsible for the development 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 common to both grants and contracts.  Specifically,  the
 Division:

         (1)  Provides continuing monitoring,  analysis,  evaluation  and reporting
 on grant program activities;  conducts ongoing monitoring and evaluation of all
 grant program procedures and develops new and improved 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 Resources Management,  and provides grants  information
 to key Agency officials,  other  agencies,  Congress,  and  the public;

         (2)   Determines the need for  and  recommends or  reviews proposed
 legislation,  regulations,  and directives  involving grants;

         (3)   Maintains liaison  with Federal,  State,  and local  agencies and
 grantees to assure that the grant system  provides  pronpt, 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 improve 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 components of the
 Agency's  field establishment  responsible  for  carrying out related  activities;  and

         (6)   Performs  administrative management  functions for  all  applications
 and awards for all  Headquarters-administered grant programs.

    e.  Procurement and Contracts Management  Division.  The Procurement and
 Contracts Management  Division, under the supervision of a Director, develops,
 conducts, and  coordinates  the Agency contracts management program, including
 the provision of advisory financial analysis of grant applications.   Develops
Agency procurement policies and  regulations for  implementation of  the Federal


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Procurement Regulations.  Conducts Headquarters programs for contract placement,
modification, post-award administration, 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 management 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
Grants Administration Division with respect to those proposals which have
common elements of both grants and contracts.  Represents the Agency on
contracts management matters with other Federal agencies and industry.

    f.  Occupational Health and Safety Staff.  The Occupational Health and
Safety Staff, under the supervision of a Staff Director, is responsible for the
development and conduct of comprehensive occupational health and safety programs.
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5.  OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT,  The Office of Information
Resources Management (OIRM), under the supervision of a Director, provides for
an information resource management program (IRM) consistent with the provisions
of P.L. 96-511.,  The Office establishes policy, goals and objectives for imple-
mentation of IRM; develops annual and long-range plans and budgets for IRM
functions and activities; and promotes IRM concepts throughout the Agency.
The Office coordinates IRM activities; plans, develops and operates information
systems and services in support of the Agency's management and administrative
functions, and the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response and other
Agency programs and functions as required.  The Office oversees the performance
of these activities when carried out by other Agency components.  The Office
performs liaison for interagency sharing of information and coordinates IRM
activities with OMB and GSA.  The Office ensures compliance with requirements
of P.Lo 96-511 and other Federal laws, regulations, and guidelines relative to
IRM; and chairs the Agency's IRM Steering Committee.  The Office develops
Agency policies and standards; and administers or oversees Agency prograns for
library systems and services, internal records management, and the automated
collection, processing, storage, retrieval and transmission of data by or for
Agency components and programs„  The Office plans and manages, or approves, the
acquisition of all information technology, systems and services by or for Agency
components and programs, including those systems and services acquired by grant-
ees and contractors using Agency funds.  The Office manages or at its discretion,
oversees the operation of all Agency computers and telecomnunications hardware
and facilities.  The Office reviews and evaluates information systems and serv-
ices services, including office automation,which are operated by other Agency
components; sets standards for and approves the selection of Agency personnel
who are responsible for the technical management of these activities.  The Office
is responsible for establishing and/or applying telecommunications and Federal
information processing standards.  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.  Data Processing Division.  The Data Processing Division  (DPD),
under the supervision of a Director, is responsible for the management of
information processing resources, including telecommunications in EPA.  The
DPD plans for and acquires or approves all general purpose and scientific
computers, associated operating systems, and telecommunications facilities
required to meet the needs of EPA programs and Regions.  The DPD operates and
maintains all general purpose conputers and local area networks at Headquarters
and Research Triangle Park.  The DPD provides the Agency with telecommunications
capability to meet Agency needs.  The DPD develops architectural strategies
and procures advanced systems, support equipment, and processing technology
to meet Agencywide requirements.  Specifically DPDs
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         (1)   Prepares the Agency's  computing resources plan which includes
 equipment, software,  and telecommunications systems required to support Agency
 requirements.

         (2)   Develops policy, methods, and guidelines; operates and maintains
 general purpose software; and enforces standards which apply to all Agency
 coitputing activities.

         (3)   Operates centralized data processing facilities in Headquarters
 and Research Triangle Park; and develops and maintains general purpose software,
 facilities including  operating systems, general use software such as data base
 management software and  utilities.

         (4)   Provides technical direction and oversight of the data processing
 facilities in the Cincinnati, Regional Offices, and laboratories.

         (5)   Operates and maintains the timeshare accounting and chargeback
 ADP systems.

         (6)   Manages  the testing and acceptance of computing equipment,
 associated operating  systems and data transmission equipment and services.

         (7)   Develops technical specifications, acquires, and provides the
 technical management  of  standard Agency wrd processing, ADP equipment contracts
 and general use, and  non-EPA timeshare service procurements.

         (8) Plans for appropriate national telecommunication services to
 meet Agency needs and operates and  maintains the national telecommunications
 network; reviews needs for local area network and ccodinates planning with
 other offices, both internal and external; and assures participation in OMB/GSA
 long-range telecommunications plans.

         (9)   Provides for data and  facility security; implements and maintains
 access to central computer files; and establishes and implements guidelines for
 security of data on office and personal computers.

         (10)  Manages  the Agency distributed processing program including
 providing operating system support, technical assistance and resource planning
 for distributed sites.

         (11)   Plans and manages the acquisition of information processing
 resources including equipment, software and telecommunications required to
meet the general ADP processing requirements of the Agency.
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         (12)   Assesses and develops plans  and guidelines  for the application
 of new information technology in EPA;  including operating systems softwarei
 telecommunications, peripheral devices, graphics, videodisks, COM micrographics,
 and other information handling technology.

         (13)   Provides central data base administration.  Establishes policy
 and procedures governing central data  base usage and maintains the central
 data base environment.

         (14)   Plans, develops and delivers training and other support services
 to EPA managers and staff  as  required  to ensure their cost-effective access to
 and use  of EPA computing and  teleccnmunications resources and to ADP professionals
 as required to ensure effective performance and career development.

     b.   Information Systems Division.  The Information Systems Division  (ISO),
 under the supervision of a Director, is responsible for developing, enhancing,
 operating, and maintaining automated information systems to meet the common
 needs of EPA  programs.  Develops automated information systems which serve
 program  offices,  taking a  direct role  when systems cross functional, geographic,
 media, or technical lines,  and an approval role when program offices have both
 the desire and resources for  developing their own systems.  Specifically, the
 ISO is responsible for the Agency's administrative and resource management ADP
 systems,  integrated office systems  in  support of EPA programs, the Facilities
 Number System,  Superfund systems, Hazardous Waste systems, and the Chemical
 Information System.   The ISO  serves as the principal point of contact for
 Headquarters  and  Regional  Offices desiring ADP system development and office
 automation services.   Specifically,  the ISDs

           (1)   Develops policies and long-term applications systems development
 plans.

           (2)  Assists client offices  in preparing annual plans that identify
 the ADP  services  and resources for developing, enhancing, operating, and main-
 taining ADP systems.

           (3)   Performs systems analysis, prepares alternative analyses, and
 provides detailed specifications  for systems to meet identified needs and
 specific requests from management and  program offices; and remains abreast of
 existing software and applications programs applicable to Agency requirements.

           (4)  Designs, programs, tests and installs new ADP systems or major
modifications to  existing systems.

           (5)  Designs, programs, tests, and installs in client offices, appli-
 cations software  and  equipment for turnkey, integrated office systems.

           (6)  Operates and maintains  the applications software and the updating
of data files for complex,  multiuser systems.


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          (7)  Develops contract requirements for systems analysis and program-
ming; and oversees contract tasks in support of management and program offices.

          (8)  Maintains a state-of-the-art environment for software and program
development and enhancements.

          (9)  Establishes and/or applies standards for software,  languages and
program documentation.

         (10)  Provides data administration for management systems and coordi-
nates this activity for program offices.

         (11)  Provides certification of systems.

         (12)  Plans, develops and delivers training and other support to users
of EPA information system as required for effective access to and use of informa-
tion systems, and to ADP systems development staff as required to ensure effective
performance and career development.

     (c)  Information Management and Services Division.  The Information
Management and Services Division (IMSD), under the direction of a Director, is
responsible for the development of an IRM support function to ensure efficient
handling of information in, or among offices in EPA consistent with the require-
ments of PL.96-511; develops programs, systems, and procedures to control the
definition, creation, coordination of the storage, protection, disposition,
and retrieval of Agency records; participates in, and supports, Agency level
policy, planning, and sharing initiatives; provides assistance to field offices
in EPA.  The IMSD is responsible for identifying information requirements
within EPA, operating the public information center, referral, and clearinghouse
activities for the EPA staff and the general public.  The IMSD is responsible
for the development and maintenance of a library system and the operation of
the Headquarters library.  Specifically, the IMSD:

        (1)  Identifies information requirements; conducts user studies, and
develops short and long term plans for information activities support for
Agency management and program offices.  Provides current awareness services
and programs to information managers and users.

        (2)  Provides for an integrated library program in support of Agency
administrative and program offices; provides a Headquarters library service;

coordinates library services Agencywide.

        (3)  Designs, develops and implements systems to provide public access to
environmental information and data.  Provides for a public information reference
and inquiry unit; provides indexes and guides to environmental information.
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         (4)  Operates and maintains a clearinghouse of envirnomental data bases
and models; provides for a referral service to sources of environmental
information.

         (5)  Operates and maintains INFOTERRA, the U.S. Focal Point for the
United Nations Environmental Program's international referral system.  Provides
a translations service for the Agency.

         (6)  Maintains inventory of major data bases, scientific and technical
publications, and provides directory of information resources.

         (7)  Provides bibliographic controls for Agency scientific and technical
publications.  Develops, implements, and manages records disposition program;
provides systems for files management; and coordinates with the Management
and Organization Division on internal forms, reports and directives management
program; implements a micrographics management program; conducts Regional
records assistance reviews.

         (8)  Serves as OIRM's liasion with the Office of Policy, Planning and Eval-
uation.

         (9)  Conducts periodic reviews of records operations, libraries, informa-
tion systems and information centers.

         (10)  Develops and administers the data dictionary; provides metadata data
administration.
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             CHAPTER 6 - OFFICE OF POLICY, PLANNING AND EVALUATION


1.  OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR POLICY, PLANNING AND EVALUATION.
The functions and responsibilities assigned to the Assistant Administrator for
Policy, Planning and Evaluation (AA-OPPE) 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, including conducting economic evaluations of Agency
programs, policies, standards, and coordinating, evaluating and developing
Agencywide and program policies.

    b.  Standards and regulations, 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 accomplishments, establishing Agency goals
and objectives, implementing and developing new approaches for Agencywide program
evaluation activities and coordinating the use of environmental monitoring data
for Agency planning and decision-making.

    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.  Legislative policy function, including working closely with the Adminis-
trator, Deputy Administrator and program Assistant Administrators (AA's), to
define objectives for change and new areas for exploration of policy alternatives;
providing external policy liaison, in cooperation with the Assistant Administrator
for External Affairs, program AA's and OPPE staff for identifying new ideas for
reform in program design and legislation.

    f.  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 activities; reviewing and assessing content of Agency
policy for impact on Regional policy and evaluation operations and consistency
with OPPE or Agencywide policy and procedures.

    g.  This assignment of functions shall not detract from the authority of
senior Agency officials to perform similar functions within their own areas of
responsibility.  Staff shall consult on and provide analytical assistance in
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 2.  OFFICE OF POLICY ANALYSIS.   The Office of  Policy Analysis, under the super-
 vision of a Director, performs  the  following functions on an Agencywide basis:

     (1)  Conducts economic evaluations of  Agency programs, policies, standards and
 regulations, including the estimation of abatement costs, cost/benefit analysis,
 impact assessments,  and monitoring  of plant closings throughout the Nation;

     (2)  Consults and provides  analytical  assistance in the areas described
 above to senior policy and program  officials and other offices in the Agency;

     (3)  Conducts intermedia  and long-range strategic studies in cooperation
 with other Agency offices to  outline needs for new Agency initiatives;

     (4)  Develops and coordinates proposals for major new Agency initiatives in
 the environment area;

     (5)  Maintains liaison on major policy issues with other agencies concerned
 with environmental policy,  and  assures development of a coordinated Agency
 position, where appropriate;

     (6)  Maintains liaison with universities and other groups active in developing
 advanced concepts in the energy/environmental  field to the extent necessary to
 carry out functions  assigned  to the Office of  Policy Analysis; and

     (7)  Coordinates 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
 implementation.   These responsibilities are accomplished by the following
means:

     (1)   Perform  analyses of the economic  impact of EPA programs for which
more than one regulation  is involved.

     (2)  Perform  analyses of the macroeconomic impacts of EPA's entire program.

     (3)  Perform  analyses of the  economic  impacts of all EPA regulations on
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    (4)  Perform analyses of the financial impacts on individual companies 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 Secre-
tary of Labor.

    (6)  Evaluate the effects of EPA's programs on small business, communicate
such effects to Agency management and, where appropriate, work to improve
EPA'S regulations and practices as they affect small business.

    (7)  Provide an outreach program to small business through the Small Busi-
ness Ombudsman.

    (8)  Perform analyses of the secular trend of the economy, with emphasis
on structural developments affecting the major polluting industries, and the
components of real and inflationary growth on the generation of residuals.

    (9)  Perform analyses of key technological trends and potential new develop-
ments on the generation of and control of residuals, and the cost of control.

    (10) Develop alternative strategic responses to these economic and techno-
logical trends for top Agency management.

    (11) Prepare reports to Congress, issues papers and policy statements on
multi-program, economic/environmental issues of national importance at the
request of top Agency management.

    (12) Review the benefits analyses performed by the program office in support
of proposed standards and regulations to insure that the proper analyses have
been done, that the analyses are done well, that appropriate alternatives have
been considered, and that key economic and policy questions have been answered.

    (13) Perform benefits analyses of specific regulations in instances when
the program office does not have sufficient capability to perform such analyses.

    (14) Provide expert advice on benefits analysis to top Agency management.

    b.  Regulatory Policy Division.  The Regulatory Policy Division, under the
supervision of a Director, is responsible for: ensuring that the impacts of
alternative regulatory requirements developed by the Offices of Water, Air and
Radiation, and Solid Waste and Emergency Response are adequately analyzed in
the proposal and promulgation of individual regulations; and in coordination
with OMSE, ensuring that EPA's permitting policies are as efficient, effective,
and least burdensome as possible.  These responsibilities are accomplished by
the following means:
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    (1)  Review the analyses performed by the program offices in support of
proposed standards and regulations to insure that the proper analyses have
been done, that the analyses are done well, that the appropriate alternatives
have been considered, and that key economic policy questions have been answered.

    (2)  Perform analyses of specific regulations in instances when the program
office does not have sufficient capability to perform such analyses.

    (3)  In coordination with OMSE, review and analyze existing EPA permit
policies and recommend appropriate modifications to enhance their efficiency
and effectiveness and to reduce their burdensomeness.

    (4)  Work with the program offices on permit policies being developed to
implement new program requirements to ensure that the policies are as efficient,
effective and least burdensome as possible.

    (5)  Prepare reports to Congress, issues papers and policy statements on
economic/environmental issues at the request of top Agency management.

    (6)  Perform analyses and recommend policy positions related to legislation,
regulations, and program actions to the Director of Policy Analysis and the
Assistant Administrator for Policy, Planning and Evaluation on selected issues
in these program areas.

    c.  Integrated Environmental Management Division.  The Integrated Environ-
mental Management Program, under the supervision of a Director, is responsible
for: developing integrated pollution control strategies for selected industrial
sectors and geographic areas; developing and improving analytical methodologies
used in preparing Agencywide strategies for the integrated control of pollution
from particular industries; and designing, testing and implementing the geogra-
phic and industrial approaches to program 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 from selected industries;

    (2)  Advises the Assistant Administrator, 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 recommendations to the Assistant
Administrator, OPPE, on changes in regulatory policy.

    (4)  Develops scores by which health and ecological effects stemming from
emissions into all media can be compared for use in cost-effectiveness analysis
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     (5)  Performs studies of the scientific activities of the Agency regarding
the  analysis of industrial pollutants, to determine whether the assumptions,
practices, and standards of such activities are consistent.  Makes recommenda-
tions on modifications required to achieve an integrated scientific approach.

     (6)  Identifies, develops and tests technical methods for conducting multi-
media pathways and exposure analyses for all types of pollutants, toxic and
conventional.  This includes consideration of resulting impacts, including
observable health impacts, changes in human body burden of pollutants, ecosystem
changes, and economic effects (e.g., soiling, crop damage, recreation benefits
losses, etc.).

     (7)  Development of suitable technical assistance tools to support uniform
and  reproducible modeling and monitoring efforts in support of pathways and
exposure analyses.

     (8)  Develops procedures for cost-effectiveness analysis of control strate-
gies, such that necessary controls are assured of being as low in cost as
possible.  This includes consideration of Agency regulatory relief and regula-
tory reform objectives.

     (9) Develops institutional mechanisms for linking states and local partici-
pants into this process.  This includes procedures for forming local management
groups for supervising geographic studies; for increasing industry participation
in these studies; for developing, and where appropriate, protecting the confi-
dentiality of, necessary data (effluent, ambient, process) in support of the
studies; and for funding and managing these studies.
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 3.   OFFICE  OF  STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS.  The Office of Standards and Regula-
 tions (OSR), under  the supervision of a Director, manages the establishment,
 implementation and  administration of the Agency's regulation development and
 review process.   OSR manages OPPE involvement in regulatory review; conducts
 technical and  statistical analyses of proposed standards, regulations and guide-
 lines; and  serves as the Agency focal point for identifying, developing and
 implementing alternatives to conventional "command and control" regulations.
 OSR conducts analyses of Agency activities related to chemical substances and
 provides mechanisms for establishing regulatory priorities and resolving scien-
 tific issues affecting rulemaking.  In ensuring Agency compliance with the
 Paperwork Reduction Act, OSR evaluates and reviews all Agency information
 collection  requests and activities, and, in conjunction with OARM and OMSE,
 evaluates Agency management and uses of data for decision-making.

      a.  Chemicals  and Statistical Policy Division.  The Chemicals and Statis-
 tical 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 regulatory and
 information collection activities and methodologies.  The Chemicals and
 Statistical Policy  Division:

        (1)  Identifies and investigates Agency activities concerning chemi-
 cal  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.

        (3)  Develops mechanisms for resolving scientific issues that affect
 rulemaking.

        (4)  Reviews analyses performed by the Office of Pesticides and Toxic
 Substances  in support of proposed standards,and regulationsto.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.

        (5)  Identifies, with the Agency's program and research offices, areas
of Agency action which can  be significantly improved by strengthening the
statistical analyses supporting the actions.
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        (6)  Provides authoritative judgements and recommendations to the
Director, OSR, 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 documents.

        (7)  Reviews and evaluates matters of Agency concern that are mathe-
matical or statistical in nature, including epidemiological investigations
and studies generating estimates of environmental quality.

        (8)  Provides technical expertise to Headquarters offices engaging
in investigations having significant statistical components.

        (9)  Coordinates with other Federal agencies and OMB on the selection,
adaptation, and development of mathematical and statistical methods to support
environmental standards and programs.

        (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 Inform-
ation Management Division, under the supervision of a Director, manages the
Agency's regulation development and review process; ensures Agency ccmpliance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980; and provides policy direction and
oversight of Agency information management.  The Regulation and Information
Management Division:

        (1)  Manages the Agency's regulation development and review process,
and, in doing so:

             (a)  Designs and implements regulation development and review
procedures;

             (b)  Oversees initiation and progress of regulatory activities;

             (c)  Ensures Agency compliance with Executive Order 12291;

             (d)  Develops Agency policy on the Regulatory Flexibility Act of
1980 and oversees EPA implementation, and maintains liaison with Snail Business
Admin istrat ion;

             (e)  Manages liaison with the Office of Federal Register and
ensures compliance with FR requirements; and

             (f)  Serves as liaison with OMB, coordinates OMB reviews, and
promotes resolution of policy issues raised by OMB.

        (2)  Develops and manages a computer-based policy management system
for EPA regulations and policy statements.
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        (3)  Functions as staff support office to the Chairman of the Steering
Committee, and, in doing so:

             (a)  Manages the Steering Comnittee, Red Border and Consent Calend
processes;

             (b)  Evaluates regulatory proposals for conformity with applicable
requirements, for clarity and coherence; and

             (c)  Assures consideration of comments and recommendations and
establishes closure on Steering Committee review.

        (4)  Develops specialized analyses and reports on regulation developmen
status, or issues at the request of the Administrator, Assistant Administrator
or other senior managers.

        (5)  Directs the Agency project on regulatory negotiation, and, in
doing so:

             (a)  Secures appropriate participation and sets up demonstration
    rulemakings; and

             (b)  Structures negotiations and evaluates negotiation as an
alternative regulatory mechanism.

        (6)  Ensures Agency carpiiance 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 evaluations of all Agency
           information requirements including

        — Critically reviewing and evaluating major Agency data
           collection activities and information management activities;

        — Preparing the annual Information Collection Budget;

        — Coordinating OMB review of clearance packages with program
           offices; and

        — Operating the Federal Information Locator System for the Agency.

        (7)  Conducts periodic evaluations of Agency information 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 sponsors seminars and briefings
to inform Agency Managers of information resources management policies and
Agency requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
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         (9)   In conjunction with other Agency offices participates  in or
 directs a public outreach program which allows the public to express
 concerns or to ask questions regarding any information requirement  contained
 in regulations.

         (10)   Responds to public inquiries regarding clearance package
 materials published in the Federal Register.

         (11)   Takes the lead OPPE analyst  role for regulations in which
 information collection activities play a major part.

     c.   Regulatory Reform Staff.   The  Regulatory Reform Staff, under the super-
 vision of a  Director,  manages the development of alternatives to traditional
 "command and control"  regulations.  The Regulatory Reform Staff:

         (1)   Ensures that reforms are  technically sound and compatible with
 the Administrator's economic and environmental objectives;

         (2)   Includes regulatory reform alternatives as a routine part of the
 regulation development  process;

         (3)   Ensures continuing  implementation and promotion of regulatory
 reform measures, and,  in  doing so:

              (a)   Provides technical guidance  to States and local governments
 in  implementing reforms;

              (b)   Promotes adoption and use of approved reforms;

              (c)   Prepares and provides guidance materials to assist in  reform
 implementation; and

              (d)   Tracks  implementation to assure sound uses, document results,
and make mid-course corrections.

         (4)  Designs, coordinates and  implements substantive system-wide reform
which provide more flexibility  to comply with environmental regulations at
greatly reduced costs,  and,  in doing so:

              (a)   Solicits participation and input by State and local governmen
environmental groups and  industry;

              (b)   Prepares and provides informative materials to interested
parties; and
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             (c)  Troubleshoots, expedites and oversees both generic and  case-
specific developnents/applications to assure creation of environmentally  sound,
legally defensible precedents, greater predictability, and expanded use of
reforms.

        (5)  Serves as EPA eyes and ears to receive, evaluate and implement
new ideas for reform from States, environmental groups, the regulated industry
and other interested parties.
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4.  OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND EVALUATION.  The Office of Management
Systems and Evaluation (OMSE), under the supervision of a Director, directs
and coordinates the development, implementation 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,
OMSE develops a long-range policy framework for Agency goals, establishes
timetables for objectives, and ensures that programs are evaluated against
their accomplishment of goals.  The office is also responsible for directing
an Agencywide system of program evaluation and incorporating into it specific
evaluations performed by other offices.

    a.  Program Evaluation Division.  The Program Evaluation Division, under
the supervsion 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.  This is accomplished with
consideration for Agency goals and objectives, stated program strategies, and
constraints imposed 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 recommends 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 implementation of new
environmental legislation, programs, and  strategies, in collaboration with
the appropriate program offices.

        (3)  Directs the assembly and evaluation of ecological, technological,
cost, benefit, and institutional data to critique existing program activities
and recommends alternatives.  In particular, evaluates the extent to which
Agency activities, taken together, constitute a comprehensive attack on national
environmental problems.

        (4)  Conducts and coordinates evaluations of Agencywide programs,
including those crossing Agency 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 evaluation methods 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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        (1)  Develop and implement Agencywide accountability mechanisms,
including reporting and follow-up systems to permit more 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 objectives.

        (2)  Review and develop tailored management tracking and accountability
systems for highly visible and important program components of the Agency
(e.g., Permits, Superfund) to strengthen program management and to avoid
unnecessary duplication.  Work with Assistant Administrators and Regional
Administrators to develop effective accountability systems.
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                  OFFICE OF POLICY,  PLANNING AND EVALUATION
   Office of
Policy Analysis
     Economic
     Analysis
     Division
    Regulatory
      Policy
     Division
    Integrated
  Environmental
Management Division
                           ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR
                            FOR POLICY,  PLANNING
                               AND EVALUATION
    Office of
    Standards
 and Regulations
                                                                   1
    Office of
Management Systems
  and Evaluation
    Regulation
  and Information
Management Division
Chemicals
and Statistical
Policy Division

Regulatory
Reform
Staff


     Management
      Systems
      Division
                                   Program
                                  Evaluation
                                   Division

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                     CHAPTER 7 - OFFICE OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

1.  OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR EXTERNAL AFFAIRS.  The functions
and responsibilities assigned to the Assistant Administrator outlined below
are Agencywide; and except as specifically noted, the functions apply to the
provision of advice and direct support to the Administrator as well as policy
direction and assistance to all of the programs and activities of the Agency.
The major functions of the Office include public information, press services
and audiovisual support; congressional liaison; communication and coordination
with State and local governmental groups; preparation, review, and clearance
of proposed legislation and reports on legislation; and serving as the EPA
focal point for Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) functions and activities
involving interaction with other Federal agencies.  The Assistant Administrator
for External Affairs serves as the senior adviser to the Administrator for the
functional areas within this Office.  Staff consults on and provides assistance
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 External Affairs is responsible for
the policy and operational guidance for the performance of those functions at
Agency field establishments.

    Management Operations Staff.  The Management Operations Staff, under the
supervision of a Staff Director, provides the Office of External Affairs with
administrative, financial management, budget support and publication review
and control support.  The Staff is responsible for the preparation of budget
documents; operating 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 property 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, similarity of format, and advance notice to the
Administrator of the policy implications of Agency documents; and maintain an
Agency clearinghouse for EPA speeches.
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 2.  OFFICE OF FEDERAL ACTIVITIES,  The Office of Federal Activities (OFA) is
 headed by a Director, who reports to the Assistant Administrator for External
 Affairs, directs and supervises all the duties of the Office with the support
 of a Deputy Director,,  Acts as principal adviser to the Administrator on policy
 recommendations concerning the duties assigned to the Office, including imple-
 mentation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 309 of
 the Clean Air Act, analysis of growth management issues, EPA's participation
 in the activities of other Federal agencies, and administration of the Section
 404 (dredge and fill) Program and the Federal Facilities Compliance Program,,
 Files and publishes notices of all Federal Environmental Impact Statements
 (EISs) and provides liaison with the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) on
 this function.  Provides central point of information for the public on EISs
 and environmental impact assessment techniques and methodologies.  Coordinates
 the EPA review of other Agency EISs under Section 309 of the Clean Air Act,
 Directs the Agency's activities mandated by Executive Order 12088 for assuring
 that Federal facilities comply with environmental standards and serves as the
 chairperson of the Standing Committee on the Implementation of Executive Order
 12088.  Coordinates the development of workload recommendations to the EPA's
 Office of Administration and Resources Management and the Office of Policy,
 Planning and Evaluation relative to these responsibilities.

    a.  Special Environmental Programs Division.  The Special Environmental
 Programs Division, under the supervision of a Director, develops and recommends
 national programs and internal policies, strategies, and procedures fors pre-
 paring environmental impact statements (EISs) on EPA activities; compliance
 with various statutes, directives, and administration policies on the protec-
 tion of special environmental areas (SEAs); and general implementation of NEPA.
 Serves as the EPA focal point for improving capabilities in interdisciplinary
 environmental analysis.  Provides technical support to the Resource Development
 and Community Development Liaison Divisions.  Carries out duties assigned to
 the Office relating to administration of the 404 Program including development
 of policies, procedures, regulations (except for the 404 (b)(l) Guidelines and
 supplemental technical documents) and strategies; oversees Agency activities
 involving permit review and State program development; coordinates the state
 program approval process; assists the Office of Water Enforcement in enforce-
 ment actions; and provides an Agency focal point for other 404 and wetlands
 protection activities.  Develops workload models and carries out workload
 analysis for Division's areas of responsibility; provides results to the
 Office of the Director for incorporation into OFA resource requests and
 other budgetary/planning activities.

    b.  Community Development Liaison Division .  The Community Development
 Liaison Division, under the supervision of a Director, acts as the focal point
 for EPA contacts (within OFA's areas of responsibility) with assigned Federal
 agencies which are generally involved in human resource and community develop-
ment programs.  Provides an integrated environmental overview for projects
 proposed by the assigned agencies with particular attention to energy, transpor-
 tation, and urban renewal projects.  The staff works with the assigned Federal
 agencies and the EPA Regional and Headquarters offices to implement environ-
mental requirements regarding Federally conducted, supported, or permitted
 activities.  Performs necessary Federal agency (Headquarters level) liaison

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 activities to resolve problems.  Acts as a focal point for Regional and Head-
 quarters  contacts on matters related to the assigned EPA comments on Federal
 agency  proposed actions.   Prepares, as appropriate, statements, regulations,
 programs, and policies.   Prepares, as appropriate, reports, recommendations,
 briefings and correspondence for the Administrator and other Agency officials.
 In  support of these activities the Division provides a clearinghouse mechanism
 for receiving general inquiries or requests fron assigned Federal agencies
 for consultation and technical assistance.  Represents EPA, as appropriate, on
 interagency advisory groups concerned with environmental issues of national
 importance.   Responds to  inquiries concerning specific cases as well as
 related policies and procedures.  Develops workload models and carries out
 workload  analysis for the  Division's areas of responsibility; provides results
 to  the  Office of the Director for incorporation into OFA resource requests and
 other budgetary/planning activities.

     c.   Resource Development Liaison Division.  The Resource Development
 Liaison Division, under the supervision of a Director, acts as the focal point
 for EPA contacts (within OFA's areas of responsibility) with assigned Federal
 agencies  which are generally oriented toward the management and/or development
 of  the Nation's natural resources.  Provides an integrated environmental
 overview  for  projects proposed by the assigned agencies with particular
 attention to  forest and land management and water resource and development
 projects.   The Division works with the assigned Federal agencies and the EPA
 Regional  and  Headquarters offices to implement environmental requirements
 regarding Federally conducted, supported, or permitted activities.  Performs
 necessary Federal agency  (Headquarters level) liaison for the production of
 environmental  impact statements.  Prepares, as appropriate, EPA comments on
 Federal agency proposed actions, environmental impact statements, regulations,
programs, and  policies.  Prepares, as appropriate, reports, recommendations ,
 briefings  and  correspondence for the Administrator and other Agency officials.
 In support of  these activities the Division provides a clearinghouse mechanism
 for  receiving  general inquiries or requests from assigned Federal agencies
 for consultation and technical groups concerned with environmental issues of
national  importance.  Responds to inquiries concerning specific cases as well
as related policies and procedures.   Oversees development of policies, regula-
tions and programs related to environmental protection on Indian lands, and,
responds to tribal and other inquiries regarding these policies and programs.
Develops workload models and carries out workload analysis for the Division's
areas of responsibility; provides results to the Office of the Director for
incorporation  into OFA resource requests and other budgetary/planning activi-
ties.
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 3.   OFFICE OF  PUBLIC AFFAIRS.   The  Director, Office of Public Affairs, provides
 direction to,  and supervision of, the activities, programs, and staff assigned
 to  the Office  of Public Affairs.  The Director serves as chief spokesperson for
 the Agency and as principal adviser to the Administrator, Deputy Administrator,
 Assistant Administrators,  and Associate Administrators on the public affairs
 aspects of the Agency's activities  and programs.  The Office provides policy
 direction for, and coordination and oversight of, the Agency's community re-
 lations and consumer activities; and in cooperation with the appropriate Assist-
 ant or Associate Administrator, develops and implements public affairs strategies
 and plans for  the Agency.  It assures that adequate and timely responses are
made to mediarelated inquiries  received by the Office of Public Affairs;
 provides  public  affairs liaison and assistance to other agencies and groups;
 and develops effective communications on behalf of the Agency with public
 groups.   The Office  provides program direction and professional review of the
performance of public affairs functions at the Regional Offices, laboratories
 and other field  activities.  It is  responsible for reviewing interagency agree-
ments  and Headquarters purchase requests/requisitions expected to result in
contracts in the  areas of public information and public participation; and
develops  proposals and reviews Headquarters grant applications under consider-
ation by  the Agency  when public affairs is a primary objective.  The Office
develops  publications for use of the general public and provides audiovisual
support to other Headquarters offices and establishes and maintains effective
clearance systems and procedures for periodicals and nontechnical information
material developed by the Agency for public distribution; and in addition,
conducts  a review of all publications for public affairs interests.  Finally,
it reviews the establishment of new public information positions in the
Agency and any subsequent personnel recruitment actions to fill the positions.
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 4.  OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE ANALYSIS.  The Office of Legislative Analysis,
 serving  in the capacity of Legislative Counsel, is responsible for legislative
 drafting and liaison activities relating to the Agency's programs. It exercises
 responsibility for  legislative drafting; reports to the Office of Management
 and Budget and congressional committees on proposed legislation and pending
 and enrolled bills, as required by OMB Circular No. A-19 and Bulletin No. 72-6;
 testimony on legislation and other matters before congressional committees;
 and review of transcripts of legislative hearings.  It maintains liaison with
 Office of Congressional Liaison on all Agency activities of interest to the
 Congress.  The Office works closely with the staffs of various Assistant
 Administrators, Associate Administrators, Regional Administrators, and  Staff
 Office Directors in accordance with established Agency procedures, in the
 development 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 appropriations legislation.  It works closely with the
 Office of Federal Activities to assure compliance with Agency procedures for
 the preparation of environmental impact 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 components.  The Legislative Reference Library provides legislative
 research services for the Agency — Headquarters and all field operations.
The Library secures and furnishes Congressional materials to all EPA employees
and, if available, to other government agencies and private organizations; and
 it also provides the service of securing, upon request, EPA reports and materials
for the Congress.
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5.  OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL LIAISON.  The 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 programs 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
Congress, and, as necessary, maintains liaison with Agency Regional and field
officials, other Government agencies, and public and private groups having an
interest in legislative matters affecting the Agency.  It assures the provision
of prompt response to the Congress on all inquiries relating to activities of
the Agency; and monitors and coordinates the continuing operating contacts
between the staff of the Office of the Comptroller and staff of the Appropriations
Subcanmittees of"Congress.

     Congressional Liaison Division.  The Congressional Liaison Division is
responsible for congressional activities relating to the Agency's programs.
The Division provides intelligence summaries of congressional activities, atti-
tudes, and actions and provides specialized services for congressional offices
and committees by referring requests and inquiries concerning substantive
legislative matters or technical program activities to appropriate Agency
officials for action.  It assists the policy officials in the development and
implementation of plans and strategies for the Agency legislative program from
the standpoint of its congressional liaison perspective; 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 announcements; attends and reports on congressional hearings of
interest to the Agency; reviews all congressional correspondence; maintains
liaison with the Office of Public Affairs to assure congressional notification
of significant events; prepares special information packets for distribution
to congressional offices; prepares a daily digest of the "Congressional Record"
for use by Agency officials; coordinates the flow of information on matters
of mutual interest between the Office of Congressional Liaison and the Congres-
sional and Intergovernmental Liaison Staff Offices in the Regions; arranges
for conferences with the Regional Staff Offices to develop and discuss legisla-
tive and congressional liaison strategies; and performs other special assignments
as required.
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6.  OFFICE OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL LIAISON.  The Office of Intergovernmental
Liaison, under the supervision of a Director, is the principal point of con-
tact with public interest groups representing general purpose State and local
governments and the principal source of advice and information for the Adminis-
trator on intergovernmental relations.  Maintains liaison on intergovernmental
issues with the White House and OMB; identifies and seeks solutions to emerging
intergovernmental issues; recommends and coordinates personal involvement by
the Administrator and Deputy Administrator in relations with State, county and
local government officials; coordinates and assists Headquarters components
in their handling of broad-gauged and issue-oriented intergovernmental problems.
Works with Regional Administrators and the Office of Regional Operations to
encourage the adoption of improved methods for dealing effectively with State
and local governments on specific EPA program initiatives; works with the
Immediate Office of the Administrator, Office of Congressional Liaison, Office
of Public Affairs, and the Regional Offices to develop and carry out a compre-
hensive external relations program; and tracks legislative initiatives which
affect the Agency's intergovernmental relations.
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                                       ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR
                                                 FOR
                                          EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
   Office of
    federal
  Activities
Office of
 Public
 Affairs
     Special
  Env i ronme n tal
Programs Division
    Community
   Development
Liaison Division
    Resource
   Development
Liaison Division
                                            Management
                                            Operations
                                              Staff
  Office of
Congress ional
   Liaison
    Office of
Intergovernmental
     Liaison
                            Congressional
                               Liaison
                              Division
              Office Of
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                    CHAPTER 8 - OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

1.  OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL.  The Inspector General (IG) assures overall
responsibility for audits and investigations relating to programs and operations
of EPA.  Provides leadership and coordination and recommends policies for other
Agency activities designed to promote economy and efficiency and to prevent
and detect fraud and abuse in such programs and operations.  Informs the EPA
Administrator, Deputy Administrator, and Congress of serious problems, abuses
and deficiencies relating to EPA programs and operations, and of the necessity
for and progress of corrective action.  Reviews existing and proposed legisla-
tion and regulations to assess the impact on the administration of EPA's programs
and operations.  Recommends policies for, and conducts or coordinates relation-
ships between the Agency and other Federal agencies, State and local government
agencies, and nongovernmental entities with respect to all matters relating
to the promotion of economy and efficiency in the administration of, or the
prevention and detection of fraud and abuse in, programs and operations
administered by the Agency.
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PL  OFFICE OF AUDIT.  The 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 Agency programs  and  operations.   Provides liaison  with
 Federal, State and local governments, and private audit organizations and pro-
 vides necessary guidance for Agency auditors in Field Divisions; reviews  exist-
 ing and proposed legislation and regulations to provide the IG comments on the
 impacts such legislation and regulations have on the economical and  efficient
 administration of the Agency's programs; and monitors the audit workplan  in
 conjunction with Field Divisions.  Ensures  that audits performed by  the Office
 of Inspector General and non-Federal auditors are carried out in accordance with
 the standards established by the Comptroller General of the United States,  and
 monitors all contracts that the Office has  with CPA firms and State  organizations.

     a.  Operations Staff.  The Audit Operations Staff,  under the supervision  of
 a Director, is composed of a Policy and Planning Unit and a Field Operations
 Unit.  The Policy and Planning Unit is responsible for; (1) Maintaining inform-
 ation about the EPA audit universe; (2) Assessing the vulnerability  of EPA
 programs, and the need for audit; (3) Developing the annual 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 operations.  This Unit is responsible for; (1) Monitoring  ongoing
 audit efforts to speed up the conduct of audits and obtain thorough  coverage  of
 critical areas; (2) Reviewing draft and final reports to assure that such reports
      OIG standards and are issued in a timely manner; (3) Evaluating performance
 ind reporting achievements on the monthly Management Accountability  Reports;  and
 (4) Providing liaison between Headquarters  and field elements with respect to
 policy, programmatic, or administrative matters.

     b.  Technical Services Staff.  The Technical Services Staff, under the
 supervision of a Director, is composed of an Engineering Unit, ADP Audits
 Unit, and a Program Analysis Unit.  The Engineering Unit provides technical
 engineering review assistance to ongoing audits related to the EPA construction
 grant and toxic substances programs.  The ADP Audit Unit is responsible for
 identifying, planning, and overseeing audits of EPA's ADP operations. Addi-
 tionally, the ADP Audit Unit; (1) Analyzes  the OIG's need for ADP resources;
 (2) Provides guidance to the field regarding'the effective utilization of ADP
 resources; and (3) Assures that audits of ADP operations are conducted in
 accordance with applicable GAO 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.  Program 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  performsed.  Audit reports are
 reviewed to assure technical accuracy and appropriate recommendations.
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    c.  Field Divisions.  The Office of Audit maintains six Field Divisions:

Field               Geographical Area                    Office Location
Division            of Responsibility                    of Divisional IG

Internal Audits     Headquarters & Major Laboratories    Washington, D.C.
Eastern             Federal Regions I and II             New York
Mid-Atlantic        Federal Region  III                  Philadelphia
Southern            Federal Regions IV and VI            Atlanta
Northern            Federal Regions V                    Chicago
Western             Federal Regions VII, VIII, IX & X    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 EPA's activities within the Field
Division, prepares and issues internal and external audit reports, implements
audit policies and standards, arranges and controls audit assistance performed
by other Federal agencies and non-Federal auditors, and maintains operating
contacts with Agency offices and State government offices in the assigned area
to assist in prompt 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 INVESTIGATIONS.  The Office of Investigations, under the
supervision of the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations, reports to
the  Inspector General.  Manages, coordinates, and has overall responsibility
for  investigations relating to Agency programs and operations; conducts
sensitive investigations of high officials of the Agency, and maintains local
liaison 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 divisions and release or denials of
requests for investigation information under the provisions of the Freedom of
Information or Privacy Acts.  Staff within the Immediate Office of the Assist-
ant  Inspector General, direct and coordinate nationwide investigations to
ensure compliance 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 regulations;
assign investigative priorities and monitor personnel utilization and opera-
tion of the Office of Investigations; maintain liaison with Agency operating
components, State agencies, the FBI, U.S. Attorney, and other law enforcement
units; and implement and conduct standards of conduct briefings for OIG
employees.

     Field Divisions.  The Office of Investigations maintains five Field
Divisions:

Field               Geographical Area                Office Location
Division            of Responsibility                of Divisional IG

Eastern             Federal Regions I and II         New York
Mid-Atlantic        Federal Region III               Washington, D.C.
Southern            Federal Regions IV and VI        Atlanta
Northern            Federal Regions V and VII        Chicago
Vfestern             Federal Regions VIII, IX and X   San Francisco

Each Field Division, under the 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,
personnel and 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 whistleblower complaints
within each Field Division; and maintains continuing liaison with Federal,
State, and local investigative agencies.  Sub-offices within the investigations
Field Divisions will be located to provide investigative capabilities where
needed.
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4.  OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT.  The Office of Management
and Technical Assessment, headed by an Assistant Inspector General, is re-
sponsible for:

    (1)  Serving as the focal point for the Agency's anti-fraud effort;

    (2)  Serving 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 personnel services
for the Office of Inspector General;

    (6)  Operating the Agency's personnel security clearance program;

    (7)  Administering the Office of Inspector General Issuance System;

    (8)  Administering the Office of Inspector General's Freedom of Informa-
tion Act and Privacy Act programs;

    (9)  Overseeing Office of Inspector General delegated functions; and

    (10) Providing policy direction and guidance to subordinate organization-
al entities.

To carry out 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 from 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)  Reviewing and analyzing 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 inform-
ation throughout the Agency;

        (3)  Developing and implementing strategies that minimize the oppor-
tunity for the occurence of fraud, waste and abuse, and providing leadership
in this effort to appropriate disciplines within and outside the Agency;
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         (4)   Identiying,  evaluating  and reporting  on  significant  findings,
 trends and patterns disclosed in audit,  investigative, and evaluation  reports
 prepared by  the OIG, GAO,  and other  government organizations;

         (5)   Performing reviews and  evaluations of OIG audit and  investigative
 field divisions and other entities to determine overall effectiveness  and
 efficiency,  and for compliance with  established policies and procedures;

         (6)   Maintaining  and operating  the Office  of  Inspector General's
 suspension and  determent program; and

         (7)   Operating the Agency "Hotline" for the receipt, screening, and
 disposition  of  employee and  public complaints concerning the possible exist-
 ence  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)   Developing, 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,  employee counseling,
 training,  staff development, meeting equal employment 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 administrative 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 layout;

         (5)  Operating the Agency's  personnel security clearance program;

         (6)   Developing Office of Inspector General policies, standards and
operating 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
accomplishment of goals and objectives; and

        (9)  Receiving, maintaining and physically controlling Office of
Inspector General audit and investigative files and related correspondence
and records.
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                CHAPTER  9 - OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

1. OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FDR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT,   The
functions and responsibilities assigned to the Assistant Administrator  for
Research and Development (AA-ORD) are Agencywide and apply to the  satisfaction
of research and development needs of the Agency's operating programs and the
conduct of an integrated research and development program for the  Agency,  The
Assistant Administrator for Research and Development serves as the principal
science adviser to the Administrator, and is responsible for the development,
direction, and conduct of a national research, development and demonstration
program ins  (a) Pollution sources, fate, and health and welfare effects;
(b) Pollution prevention and control and waste management and utilization tech-
nology; (c) Environmental sciences; and (d) Monitoring systems. Participates
in the development of Agency policy, standards, and regulations.   Provides
for dissemination of scientific and technical knowledge, including analytical
methods, monitoring techniques, and modeling methodologies.  Serves as  coor-
dinator for the Agency's policies and programs concerning carcinogenesis and
related problems.  Assures appropriate quality control and standardization
of analytical measurement and monitoring techniques (for which the AA is as-
signed responsibility) utilized by the Agency,  Exercises review and concurrence
responsibilities on an Agencywide basis in all budgeting and planning actions
involving monitoring which require Headquarters approval.

As Principal Science Adviser to the Administrator, the Assistant Administrator
is assisted by an in-house staff of senior and experienced scientific and tech-
nical specialists.  These specialists, upon request, provide technical  and
scientific reviews and expert consultation and advice on Agencywide technical
program issues.  This Office serves as the point of liaison with the EPA
Science Advisory Board and administratively houses the Science Advisory Board
staff,

     a.  The Office of Research Program Management.  The Office of Research
Program Management, under the supervision of the Director, serves  as the
principal staff office to the Assistant Administrator on matters relating to
budgeting, program planning/review/integration/coordination, technical  infor-
mation/transfer, resource management, policy development, and administrative
operations; and serves as the ORD focal point for the coordination and
management of matters relating to the Agency Steering Committee.

        (1)  The Operations Office.  The Operations Office, under  the
supervision of a Director, is responsible to the Director, Office  of Research
Program Management and develops recommendations on Office of Research and
Development (ORD) programs, including the identification and development of
alternative program goals, priorities, objectives, and research plans.
Develops recommendations on overall Office policies and means for  their inple-
raentationo  Develops and administers the formal Office of Research and
Development planning, budgeting, reporting and review system in implementa-
tion of the Agency system.  Provides policy review for ORD planning, budgeting
and reporting activities.  Recommends resource targets and major objectives
for ORD research offices.  Coordinates the preparation of ORD programs  plans
and budgets within ORD and with Agency program and Regional Offices and
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 external scientific and user groups,   Recommends and,  as directed, conducts
 reviews and evaluations of ORD 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 responsi-
 bilitieso  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 ORD
 components in amplification of Agency policies,,   Allocates resources, as
 directed by the Assistant £dnri.nistrator, and develops  and operates internal
 ORD fiscal and manpower controls0   Coordinates  administrative aspects of ORD
 foreign activities, including travelo

          (2)  The Technical Information Office,   The Technical Information
 Office, under the supervision of a  Director, is responsible to the Director  of
 the Office of Research Program Management for planning, cooordination, and
 review of a comprehensive program tos  (a)  Disseminate  and exchange scientific
 and technical information, including  the transfer of technology? and (b) Pro-
 vide technical expertise and  management assistance  in  the foregoing area.
 Develops broad, long-range policy guidelines.   Coordinates information acti-
 vities of ORD with other components of the Agency,  the Federal Government, and
 the private sector.  Reviews program plans and  operations to assure compliance
 with information policies,.  Supervises the development of plans  for and tracks
 the usage of ADP resources throughout ORD,  Develops and implements management
 information systems within ORD,

          (3)   Center For Environmental Research Information, Cincinnati,  The
 Ctenter 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 and ORD policies, guidelines
 and allocated resources,  of a comprehensive national program to  facilitate the
 dissemination and exchange  of  scientific or technical  information resulting
 from the ORD research program and technology transfer,  to the variety of
 environmental decision making  officials and other user  groups inside and out-
 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 accom-
 plish  them.   Upon receiving the necessary resources, carries out the work
 either through its  own facilities and  staff or under contract, grant, inter-
 or  intra-agency agreements  with other organizations.   Provides technical and
 operational support and expertise to ORD laboratories  and Agency programs
 with respect  to user group  identification and characterization, and in the
 development and implementation of technical information outputs/packages
 and dissemination systems,

       b.  The Office of Exploratory Research,  The Office of Exploratory
 Research  (OER), under  the supervision of a Director, is responsible to the
 Assistant Administrator, Office of  Research and Development, for overall
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 extramural grant research in response  to Agency priorities, as articulated
 by Agency planning itechanisms and ORD's  Research Committees,,  The Director
 advises the Assistant Administrator on the direction, scientific quality and
 effectiveness of ORD's long-term scientific review and evaluation; and
 research funding assistance  efforts,,   The responsibilities of this office
 includes a3ministering ORD°s scientific  review of extramural requests for
 research funding assistance; developing  research proposal solicitations;
 managing grant projects;  and ensuring  project quality and optimum dissemina-
 tion of results.   The OER is responsible for analyzing EPA's long-range
 environnental research concerns; forecasting energing and potential environ-
 mental problems and manpower needs;  identifying Federal workforce training
 programs to be used by State and local governments; assuring the participation
 of minority institutions  in  environmental research and development activities;
 and conducting special studies in response to high priority national environ-
 mental 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  extramural  research program,

       GO   The Office of Health and  Environmental Assessment (OHEA),  The
 Office of Health and Environmental  Assessment, under the supervision of a
 Director,, reports to the  Assistant Administrator for Research and Development
 and is his/her principal  adviser on matters relating to the development of
 health criteria,  health affects assessment and risk estimation*  The Director's
 Offices  develops recommendations on OHEA programs including the identification
 and developnent of alternative program goals, priorities, objectives and work
 plans; develops recomnendations on  overall office policies and neans for their
 implementation; performs  the  critical path planning necessary to assure a
 timely production of OHEA information  in response to program office needs;
 serves as an Agency health assessment  advocate for issue resolution and
 regulatory review in the  Agency Steering Committee, Science Advisory Board,
 and in cooperation with other Federal  agencies and the scientific and technical
 community;  and provides administrative support services to the components 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,

           (1)   Carcinogen Assessment Group,  The Carcinogen Assessment Group
 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 Groups (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 assessments; (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 recommendations to the appro-
priate  offices concerning the  risk associated with specific suspect carcinogens.
Analyses are conducted independently of economic impact considerations,

           (2)  Reproductive  Effects Assessment Group,  The Reproductive Effects
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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 ard sterility.
In cooperation with the program offices, the Group:  (a) Provides state-of-the-
'art methodology,  guidance and procedures for the evaluation of reproductive
effects;  (b) Assures quality and consistency in the Agency's scientific risk
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 recommendations to
the appropriate regulatory office concerning the risk to reproductive systems
associated  with  specific chemicals.  The work of the Group does not include
consideration of economic impact.

           (3)  Exposure Assessment Group.  The Exposure Assessment Group is
responsible  to the Director of the Office of Health and Environmental
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 assessments; (c) Provides advice to the program offices on proposed test-
ing requirements  with emphasis on the information needed for adequate exposure
determinations; and (d) Provides independent assessments of exposure and
recommendations  to the appropriate requlatory office concerning the exposure
potential of specific agents.  The work of the Group does not include consider-
ation of economic inpact.

          (4)  Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office, Cincinnati.  The
Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office, Cincinnati (ECAO/Cin) is respon-
sible to the Director of the Off ice. of Health and Environmental Assessment
(OHEA) for  the preparation 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 ORD 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 documents 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 among OPD, 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 OPD in its role with the World Health Organization
(VHO) as a collaborating center for environmental pollution control.

          (5)  Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office, Research Triangle
Park.  The Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office, Research Triangle
Park (ECAO-RTP) is responsible to the Director of the Office for Health and
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Environmental Assessment for the preparation of criteria and assessment docu-
ments prliterily 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 primary 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) Rroviding the interface among ORD, the Agency's program and
regulatory offices, and the scientific community; (c) Responding to  requests
from other program offices and other components of OHEA for scientific documen-
tation, and initiating reports and assessments to these groups as needed; and
(d) Iterforming tasks assigned to ORD in its role with the Wbrld Health Organi-
zation (WHO) as a collaborating center for environmental pollution control.
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 2.  OFFICE OF MONITORING SYSTEMS AND QUALITY ASSURANCE.  The Office of
 Monitoring Systems and Quality Assurance, under the supervision of a- Director,
 is  responsible  to the Assistant Administrator for planning, managing and
 evaluating a comprehensive program fors (a) Development and demonstration of
 techniques and  nethods to measure exposure and to relate ambient concentrations
 to  exposure by  critical receptors? (b) Research, development and demonstration
 of  new monitoring methods, systems, techniques and equipment for detection,
 identification  and characterization of pollutants at the source and in  the
 ambient environment and for use as reference or standard monitoring methods;
 (c) Establishment, direction and coordination of Agencywide Quality Assurance
 Programs; and (d) Development and provision of quality assurance methods,
 techniques and  material including validation and standardization of analytical
 nethods, sampling techniques, quality control nethods, 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 progran plans including objectives and estimates 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.  Quality Assurance Management Staff.  Under the supervision of a
 Director, the Quality Assurance Management Staff is responsible to the  Director
 for Monitoring  Systems and Quality Assurance for the Agencywide Mandatory
 Quality Assurance Program for all environnental monitoring activities
 including; (1)  Development of guidelines for preparation and evaluation of
 quality assurance programs and review plans; (2) Review and approval of all
 Agency quality  assurance plans; (3) Review Quality Assurance requirements
 stipulated in regulations to assure conformance with Agency policy guidelines;
 (4) Establishment and maintenance of systems, criteria and procedures to
provide performance evaluation samples and for inter- and intra- laboratory
data quality control, and for evaluation of performance as necessary to effect
 the overview functions; (5)  Periodically overseeing the performance evauation
of laboratories and data generating organizations and provide training, and
support to improve performances; (6)  Preparation of periodic reports docunent-
 ing the quality of environmental monitoring data; and (7) Chairing and  providing
 administrative support to the Agency Quality Assurance Coordinating Committee.

 These matters will include,  but are not limited to, assessment of needs for data
and monitoring  systems, advice on quality assurance research, coordination of
 quality assurance programs between programs and Regional Offices and through
 them to other organizations  and components in the private sector, State and
 local  governments.

    b.  Air,  Ibxics and Radiation Monitoring Research Division.  The Air,
 Toxics and Radiation Monitoring Research Division, under the supervision
of a Director,  is responsible to the Director for Monitoring Systems and
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 of the Agency's research, develcproent and demonstration programs in the
 air, toxics,  pesticides and radiation media to defines  (1) Techniques and
 systems to measure exposure and  to relate ambient concentration of pollutants
 to exposure critical receptors?  (2) Precise, accurate techniques to charac-
 terize and neasure pollutants  to support research monitoring, surveillance
 and enforcement requirements?  (3) Candidates for designation as standard
 or reference  monitoring methods? (4) Monitoring methods and systems including
 sampling criteria  ard methodology, instrumentation and analytical methodology
 and other  components of monitoring systems and strategies? (5) Quality assured
 monitoring techniques including methods standardization, validation and equiv-
 alency and quality assurance practice procedures and protocols and quality
 control? and  (6) Managing and providing specialized monitoring or other systems
 to Agency  program  and Regional Offices as well as other Federal and State
 agencies in response to requests for service s.

 The Division  provides engineering and scientific expertise and management  in
 the areas  noted  above? develops broad Agency policy and program guidelines
 including  program  plans, and priorities and laboratory objectives? coordinates
 research and  development activities with other components of ORD, the  Agency,
 Federal, State  and local governments and the private sector? reviews laboratory
 plans,  allocates resources and monitors the status of ongoing programs, conducts
 or assists in conducting program reviews? and develops recommendations for
 corrective  actions vahen necessary,,

     Co  frfoter and T/foste Management Ptonitoring Research Division„  The Water
 and Waste  Management Pfonitoring Research Division, under the supervision of  a
 Director,  is  responsible to the Director for Monitoring Systems and Quality
 Assurance  for the planning, management coordination and review of the  Agency's
 research, development and demonstration programs in the water quality? drinking
 water and  solid ^aste media to defines (1)  Techniques and systems to neasure
 exposure and  relate ambient concentrations of pollutants to exposure of
 critical receptors? (2) Rrecise, accurate techniques surveillance and  enforcement
 requirements? (3)  Candidates for designation and standard or reference monitoring
 methods? (4)  Kbnitoring methods and systems including sampling techniques
 and methodology, and other components of monitoring systems and strategies?
 (5) Quality assured monitoring techniques including methods standardization,
validation and equivalency and quality procedures and protocols and quality
control? and  (6) Managing and providing specialized monitoring or other systems
 to  Agency program and Regional Offices as well as other Federal and State
 agencies in response to requests for services0

 The Division provides technical expertise and management assistance in the
areas noted above?  develops broad Agency policy and program plans, priorities
 and  laboratory objectives? coordinates research and development activities
with other  components of ORD, the Agency,, Federal, State and local governments
 and the private sector? reviews laboratory plans, allocates resources  and
monitors the status of ongoing programs?  conducts or assists in conducting
program reviews? and develops recommendations for corrective actions when
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      do  Environmental Monitoring and Systems Laboratory,  Research Triangle
 Park (RTP), North Carolina.,  The Environmental flfonitoring  and  Systems
 Laboratory,, RIP, under the supervision of a Director, is responsible  to the
 Director for flfonitoring Systems and Quality Assurance, for the management
 within Agency and ORD policies and guidelines and allocated resources,  of
 progratiB in field nonitoring, analytical support, and other technical support?
 and of a quality assurance program.  Assists in the development of broad
 research policy and program guidelines and long-range research plans„   Recom-
 mends specific projects and programs, including the resources  and  schedules
 required to accomplish them.  Upon obtaining the resources, carries out the
 work either through its own facilities and field stations  or under contract,
 grant? or interagency agreenent with other organizations„   Provides technical
 support to Agency components,  as requested, within the  resources allocated
 for this  purpose0   Assures that the  results of  its work are disseminated
 according to ORD guidelines,,   Provides the administrative  and  financial
 framewDrk to assure  that  the activities of the  Laboratory  neet Agency and
 Federal government requirements,,

    e0   Environmental Etonitoring and  Support Laboratory, Cincinnati, Ohio,,
 The Environnental Monitoring and  Support Laboratory,  Cincinnati, under the
 supervision of  a Director, is  responsible to the Director  for  ftonitoring
 Systems and Quality Assurance,  for  the management,  within  the  Agency and ORD,
 of policies and guidelines and  allocated resources, of programs  in field moni-
 toring analytical  methods? of other  technical support; and of  a quality
 assurance program,,   Assists in  the development  of  broad research policy and
 program guidelines and long-range research plans0   Recommends specific projects
 and programs, including the resources  and  schedules required to accomplish
 themo  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 support to Agency com-
 ponents,, as requested, within  the resources  allocated for  this purpose,,
 Assures that  the results of its vork are disseminated according to ORD guide-
 lines,,  Provides the administrative  and  financial  framework to assure that the
 activities  of the  Laboratory meet Agency and  Federal government requirements,,

    f0  Environmental Etonitoring Systems Laboratory, Las \fegas, Nevada..   The
 Environmental Btonitoring Systems Laboratory, under the supervision of a
 Director, is responsible  to the Director for Monitoring Systems and Quality
 Assurance,  for the management, within the Agency and ORD policies and  guide-
 lines and allocated resources, of programs for multi-iiedia and remote sensing
 monitoring and neasurenents, 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 (DOE), and serves on various advisory bodies and panels
of the DOE0s Nevada Operations Office.  Assists in the development of  broad
reseach policy and program guidelines and long-range research plans,,  Recommends
specific projects and programs, including the resources and schedules required
to accomplish theme,  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 support


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to Agency components, as requested, within the resources allocated for this
purpose.  Assures that the results of its vork are disseminated according to
OH) guidelines.  Provides the administrative and financial framework to assure
that the activities of the Laboratory neet Agency and Federal government
requirerte nts.
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 3,   OFFICE OF EWIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY,.  The Office of
 Environmental Engineering and Technology, under the supervision of a Director,
 is  responsible to the Assistant Administrator for planning, managing and
 evaluating a  comprehensive  program for the?  (a) Development and demon-
 stration of cost-effective  methods for control and management of operations
 with environmental impacts  associated with the extraction, processing con-
 version, and  transportation of energy, minerals, and other resources, and
 with industrial processing  and manufacturing facilities? (b) Development and
 demonstration of  cost-effective methods for the prevention or management of
 pollutant discharge or waste disposal into the environment from public sector
 activities including publicly-owned waste water and solid waste facilities?
 (c)  Improvement of drinking water supply and system operations, including
 improved understanding of water supply technology and water supply criteria;
 (d)  Development of program  plans, including objectives — justifies these
 resources, and, after receiving them, carries out the approved program and
 activities? (e) Assignment  of objectives and resources to the laboratories as-
 signed  to the Office by  the Assistant Administrator; (f) Conduct of appropriate
 reviews to assure  the-quality, timeliness and responsiveness of outputs; and
 (g)  Conduct of analyses  of  the relative environmental and socioeconomic impacts
 of energy, minerals, and other resource extraction, transportation, processing,
 conversion, and utilization systems, and of other industrial operations.
 The  Office of Environmental Engineering and Technology is the focal point
 within  the Office of Research and Development for providing liaison with the
 rest of the Agency and with the Department of Energy on issues associated with
 energy  development (excluding issues of research planning and implementation
 of the  measurement, fate, and effects of energy pollutants that are conducted
 under the Interagency Energy/Environment Program).,  The Office is also the
 focal point within the Office of Research and Development for liaison with
 the  rest of the Agency on issues related to controlling pollution discharges.,

     a0   Waste Management Division., The Waste Management Division, under the
 supervision of a  Director,  is responsible to the Director for Environmental
 Engineering and Technology, for the planning, coordination, and review of a
 comprehensive program tos (1) Develop and demonstrate methods to prevent,
 manage, or control the discharge of pollutants and the disposal of wastes
 from municipal, recreational, and other domestic sources; (2) Develop and
 demonstrate methods for  managing or disposing of hazardous wastes; (3) Assess
 the  environmental and socioeconomic impact of such methods; (4) Develop methods
 to reduce  the production of wastes, including recycling; and (5) Provide tech-
 nical expertise and management assistance in the foregoing areas.  Develops
 broad policy  and program guidelines, including recommended program plans and
 priorities and laboratory objectives0  Coordinates activities with other
components of ORD, the Agency, the Federal government, and the private sector.
 Reviews laboratory plans, and monitors technical and resource status of
ongoing programs.  Conducts, or assists in conducting program reviews,

     b.   Energy Processes Division,   The Energy Processes Division, under the
supervision of  a Director, is responsible to the Director for Environmental
 Engineering and Technology  for the planning, coordination, and review of a
comprehensive program tos (1) Develop and demonstrate cost-effective technology


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 to prevent, control, or abate pollution from energy conversion and utilization
 processes, except those uses related to transportation;  (2)  Assess the overall
 environmental and socioeconomic iitpact of such processes?  (3)  Identify and/or
 develop alternative systems and conservation treasures? and  (4)  Provide tech-
 nical expertise and management assistance in the foregoing areas0  Develops
 broad policy and program guidelines, including recommended program plans and
 priorities and laboratory objectives,,   Coordinates  activities with other
 components of ORD, the Agency, the Federal government, and the private sector,,
 Reviews laboratory plans and monitors  technical and resources status of ongoing
 programs,,   Conducts, or assists in conducting program reviews,

      Co  Industrial and Extractive Processes Division,  The  Industrial and
 Extractive Processes Division, under the  supervision of a Director, is respon-
 sible to the Director for Environmental Engineering and Techonology for the
 planning,  coordination, and  review of a comprehensive program tos  (1) Develop
 and  demonstrate cost-effective technology to prevent, control, and abate
 pollution  from industrial and  extractive  processes?  (2) Assess the overall
 environmental and socioeconomic iinpact  of such processes; (3) Identify and/or
 develop alternative  systems  and conservation measures; and (4) Provide tech-
 nical expertise and  management assistance in the foregoing area.  Develops
 broad policy and  program guidelines, including recommended program plans and
 priorities and  laboratory objectives.   Coordinates  activities with other com-
 ponents of ORD, the  Agency,  the Federal government, and the private sector,,
 Reviews laboratory plans,  and  monitors  technical and resource status of ongoing
 programs.   Conducts, or  assists in  conducting program reviews,

      d.  Industrial Environmental Research Laboratory, Research Triangle Park,
 North Carolina,   The Industrial Environmental Research Laboratory, RTF, under
 the  supervision of a Director,  is responsible  to the Director for Environmental
 Engineering and Technology,  for  the management,  within Agency and ORD policies
 and  guidelines  and allocated resources, of prograns  to develop and demonstrate
 cost-effective technologies  to prevent, control, or abate pollution from opera-
 tions with environmental  impacts associated with the extraction, processing
conversion, and utilization of energy and mineral resources and with industrial
processing  and manufacturing.   The Laboratory also provides support in the
 identification and evaluation of environmental control alternatives,  including
 conservation measures, of  these  operations and the assessment of the environ-
mental and  socioeconomic impacts of the operations and of alternative  control
 strategies.  Assists in  the development of broad research policy and program
guidelines and long-range research plans.  Recommends specific projects and
prograns, including  the resources and schedule required to accomplish them.
Upon obtaining the resources, carries out the work either through its  own
 facilities  and field stations or under contract, grant, or interageney agree-
ment  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 guide-
 lines.  Provides  the administrative and financial framework  to assure  that
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      e0   Industrial Environmental Research Laboratory, Cincinnati, Ohio,  The
 Industrial Environmental  Research Laboratory, Cincinnati, Ohio, under the
 supervision of a Director, is responsible to the Director for Environmental
 Engineering and Technology for the management and implementation, within Agency
 and OFD policies and guidelines and  allocated resources, of programs to develop
 and demonstrate cost-effective technologies and methods  tos  (1) Prevent, con-
 trol or  abate pollution from operations associated with  industrial processing
 and manufacturing,  and  from the extraction, processing conversion, and
 utilization of energy and mineral resources; and (2) Destroy, detoxify,
 concentrate, treat  and  reduce the quantities of solid and hazardous waste by
 incineration,  by alternative  physical, chemical or biological processes or by
 other means,,   The Laboratory also identifies and evaluates environmental
 quality  control alternatives, including conservation measures, and assesses
 environmental  and economic impacts of alternative control strategies,,  Wbrk is
 carried  out either  through its own facilities and field stations or under con-
 tract, cooperative  agreement or interagency agreement with other organizations0
 Additionally,  the Laboratory assists in the development of broad research
 policy and program  guidelines and long-range research plans? recommends speci-
 fic projects and programs, including needed resources? provides technical
 assistance and technical  support to  Agency components as requested? assures
 that the results of its work  are disseminated according to ORD guidelines?
 and provides the administrative and  financial framework to assure that the
 activities of  the Laboratory meet Agency and Federal government requirements,,

      f0   Municipal  Environmental Research Laboratory, Cincinnati, Ohio,  The
 Municipal Environmental Research Laboratory, Cincinnati, Ohio, under the super-
 vision of  a Director, and  with the guidance of the Director for Environmental
 Engineering and Technology,  is responsible for the planning, implementation,
 and the  management  of research, development, and demonstration programs assigned
 to  the Laboratory„   Management of the programs is the responsibility of the
 Laboratory senior staff, composed of the Director, the Deputy Director, and
 three Division Directors,   Those programs include the development and demonstra-
 tion of  cost-effective  methods for the prevention, treatment and management
 of  wastewater,  urban runoff,  and solid and hazardous waste pollutant discharges
 from community  sources? development of technology and management systems for
 the treatment  and and preservation of public drinking water supplies? and
multi-media research development and demonstration programs to prevent, control
 and  abate  accidental discharges of oil and hazardous materials,,   The Laboratory
provides for the  integration of the above  outputs into a form most suitable
 for  transmission to municipal users.
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 4c  OFFICE OF EMVIR3NMENTAL PBOCESSES 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 nethods  and data necessary to understand ecological processes
 and predict  broad ecosystems impacts and to manage the entry, movement, and
 fate  of  pollutants  into the environment and the food chain and the effects of
 pollutants upon nonhuman organisms and ecosystems.,  The comprehensive program
 includes?  (a) The development of organism and ecosystem level effect data
 needed for the establishment of standards, criteria or guidelines for the
 protection of nonhuman components of the environment and ecosystem integrity
 and the  prevention  of  harmful human exposure to pollutants? (b) The development
 of methods to determine and predict the fate, transport, and environmental
 levels which may result in human exposure and exposure of nonhuman components
 of  the environment, resulting from the discharge of pollutants, singly or in
 combination  into the environment including development of source criteria for
 protection of environmental quality; (c) The development and demonstration of
 methods  for  the control or management of adverse environmental impacts from
 agriculture  and other  rural nonpoint sources; (d) The development and demon-
 stration of  integrated pest management strategies for the management of
 agricultural and urban pests which utilize alternative biological cultural
 and chemical controls; (e) The development 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 impacts; (f) Coordination of
 interagency  research activities associated with the health and environmental
 impacts  of energy production and use; and (g) Development 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 impacts, including those associated with
 energy activities,  which are released into to environment; and the planning
 and implementation of  the Agency's integrated pest management research program,
 in cooperation with the Office of Pesticide Programs, tLSo Department of Agri-
 culture, and  other participating Federal and State agencies,,  The Office, in
 coordination with the Agency research committees? identifies specific research,
 development,  and demonstration needs and priorities; establishes research
 program policies and guidelines; develops program plans, including objectives
 and estimates of the resources required to accomplish these objectives;
 justifies  these resources and after receiving them, carries out the programs
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,,

     a0   Program Operations Staff.  The Program Operations Staff, under the
supervision of a Director, serves as principal staff for resource control,
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 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 recom-
 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:  (1) Manage pollution discharges
 or emissions to, or impacts on, aquatic and terrestrial organisms and ecosystems
 resulting from the production of  food,  fiber, wood and other agricultural pro-
 ducts; (2)  Assess the socioeconomic impact of environmental management methods
 for agriculture and silviculture;  (3) Assess probable  trends in the production
 of renewable resources and  their resulting environmental impacts; (4) Develop
 and demonstrate alternative production  or land management methods resulting
 in reduced  environmental impact;  (5)  Determine, quantify and manage pollutants
 entering and traversing groundwater resources; (6)  Determine or predict pollut-
 ant exposure levels in aquatic  and  terrestrial ecosystems and effects on
 organisms and ecosystems integrity; and (7)  Determine  acceptable source
 pollutant discharge or emission levels  necessary  to achieve defined air or
 water quality goals or standards.

      c.   Energy and Air Division.   The  Energy and  Air  Division, under the
 supervision of a Director,  is responsible  for planning, coordination and
 review of major programs of environmental research to:  (1) Determine the
 qualitative and quantitative  effects of energy-related pollutants on fresh-
 water, marine and  terrestrial organisms and ecosystems, and assess the
 ecosystem risks  associated  with all aspects of the energy cycle (extraction,
 processing, transportation, combustion, and utilization); (2) Provide the
 techniques  and  data necessary to determine  the qualitative and quantitative
 effects of  energy-related agents on human health,  and  assess the health risks
 to human populations associated with all aspects of energy production and
 utilization;  (3) Provide  the data base  and  the measurement and monitoring
 methodologies and  instrumentation needed  for energy-related source identifi-
 cation  and  characterization, and the elucidation of transport and transforma-
 tion phenonena of energy-related pollutants in all media; (4) Elucidate the
 processes and  mechanisms which govern the emission, transport, transformation
 and dispersion of energy and non-energy related criteria and non-criteria
pollutants  in  the  atmosphere; and (5)  Provide information necessary to estab-
 lish regulations, standards, and guidelines on a schedule consistent with the
requirements of  the various regulatory offices.
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      do  Toxics and Pesticides Division,,  The Toxics and Pesticides Division,,
 under the supervision of a Director, is responsible for the planning,
 coordination, and review of major programs of environmental research to develop,
 validate, and determine the feasibility of test nethods and related techniques
 for evaluating the environmental hazards associated with toxic substances and
 pesticideSo  The principal efforts are directed to test methods and methodolo-
 gies for assessing the ecological effects from short and long-term exposures
 and determining cumulative ecological impacts and for estimating environmental
 exposures with particular attention to environmental degradation,  transport,
 and fate0  The Division is responsible for assuring that the research results
 are translated into practical nethods for carrying out risk assessments in a
 mannner and on a tin© 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,,

      e0  Environmental Sciences Research Laboratory, Kssearch  Triangle  Park
 (RTPK North Carolina.,  The Environmental Sciences Research Laboratory, RTP,
 under the supervision of a Director, is responsible to the Director for
 Environnental Processes and Effects Research, for the managenent,  within
 Agency and OK) policies and guidelines and allocated resources, of a research,
 developnent, and demonstration program in atmospheric chemistry and physics,
 air transport and movement, pollution identification and measurement methods,
 and in the meteorological aspects of pollution,,   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  sched-
 ules required to accomplish them0   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 components, as requested, within the resources allocated
 for this purpose,,   Assures that the results of its work  are disseminated accord-
 ing to ORD guidelines.   Provides the  administrative  and  financial  framework to
 assure  that the activities of  the  Laboratory meet Agency and Federal government
 requirements,,

     f.  Environmental Research  Laboratory,  Corvallis, Oregon,   The
 Environnental Research  Laboratory, Corvallis,  under  the supervision of a
 Director, is responsible  to  the  Director for  Environmental Processes and
 Effects  Research, for the managenent, within Agency and ORD policies and guide-
 lines and allocated resources, of  a research program on ecological systems.
Assists  in the development of broad research policy and program guidelines and
 long-range research plans,  Recomnends specific projects and programs including
 the resources and schedules required to accomplish 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 organi-
 zations.  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 guideline.  Provides the necessary
administrative and financial framewrk to assure that the activities of the
Laboratory meet Agency and Federal government requirements.  Provides, as
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     g0   Environmental Research Laboratory, Athens, Georgia.  The Environmental
 Research  Laboratory, Athens, under the supervision of a Director, is respon-
 sible  to  the Director for Environmental Processes and Effects Research for the
 managenent within Agency and ORD policies and guidelines and allocated resources,
 of  a research, development, and demonstration program tos (1) Identify and
 measure environnental quality in water and on land; (2) Determine the fate of
 pollutants freshwater ecosystems; and (3) Manage or control agricultural or
 other non-point sources.  Assists in the develcpnent of broad research policy
 and program guidelines and long-range research plans.  Recommends specific
 projects  and programs, including the resources and schedules required to accomp-
 lish them,,  Upon obtaining the resources, carries out the work either through
 its own facilities and field stations or under contract, grant, or interagency
 agrement  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 guide-
 lines,,  Provides the administrative and financial framework to assure that
 the  activities of the Laboratory meet Agency and Federal government requirements.

     ho   Robert S. Kterr Environmental Research Laboratory, Ada? Oklahoma.
 The  Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research laboratory, Ada, under the super-
 vision of a Director, is responsible to the Director for Environmental
 Processes and Effects Research the management, within Agency for ORD policies
 and guidelines and allocated resources, of a research program to; (a) Invest-
 igate  the nature, transport, fate, and management of pollutants in groundwater;
 (b) Develop and demonstrate methods for treating domestic waste water with
 soil and  other natural systems; and (c) Develop and demonstrate pollution
 control technology for irrigation return flows and animal feedlot wastes.
 Assists in the development of broad research policy and program guidelines
 and long-range research plans.  Recomnends specific projects and programs,
 including the resources and scheduled required to accomplish them.  Upon ob-
 taining the resources, carries out the work either through its own facilities
 or field  stations or under contract, grant, 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 administrative and financial framework to assure that the activities of
 the Laboratory neet Agency and Federal government requirements.

     i.   Environmental Research Laboratory, Duluth, Minnesota.  The
 Environnental Research Laboratory, Duluth, under the supervision of a Director,
 is responsible to the Director for Environmental Processes and Effects Research
 for the nanagenent,  within Agency and ORD policies and guidelines and allocated
 resources, of a research program on ecological systems, particularly to deter-
mine the exposure effects relationships in fresh water ecosystems.  Assists in
 the development of broad research policy and program guidelines and long-range
research plans.  Recomnends specific projects and programs, including the
 resources and schedules required to accomplish 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 organi-
 zations.  Provides technical assistance to Agency components, as requested
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 within the resources allocated  for  this purpose.  Assures  that the results of
 its work are disseminated  according to ORD guidelines,,  Provides the adminis-
 trative and financial framework to  assure  that the activities of the Laboratory
 neet Agency and Federal  government  requirenents,,  Provides, as required,
 scientific and technical input, as  well as other documentation, to criteria
 developnent activities,,

      j0  Environmental 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 guide-
 lines and allocated  resources,  of a research program on ecological systems,
 particularly to determine  the exposure-effect relationships in marine ecosys-
 tems,,   Assists in the development of broad research policy and program guidelines
 and  long-range research  plans.   Recommends specific projects and programs,
 including resources;  carries out the work either through its own facilities
 and  field stations or under  contract, grant, or interagency agreenent 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  administrative and financial framework to assure that the activities of
 the  Laboratory meet Agency and  Federal government requirenents„   Provides,
 as requested,  scientific and technical input, as well as other documentation,
 to criteria development  activities,

     k.   Environmental Research Laboratory, Gulf Breeze, Florida.   The
 Environmental  Research Laboratory, Gulf Breeze, 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-
 lines  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.  Recommends specific
 projects  and programs, including the resources, and schedules required to
 accomplish 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 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 govern-
ment requirementso  Provides, as requested, scientific and technical input, as
well as other documentation to criteria development activities.
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 50  OFFICE OF HEALTH RESEARCH.  The Office of Health Research under the
 supervision  of a Director, is responsible to the Assistant Administrator,
 for the management of planning, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive,
 integrated human health research program which documents acute and chronic
 adverse effects  to man from environmental exposure to pollutants and determines
 those exposures  which have a potentially adverse effect on hunans.  This doc-
 umentation is utilized by ORD for criteria development and scientific assessments
 in  support of the Agency's regulating 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 among  test organisms and man; develops methodology and conducts laboratory
 and field  research studies; and develops interagency programs vtfiich effectively
 use pollutants.

 The Office of Health Research is the Agency's focal point within the Office of
 Research and Developnent for providing liaison relative to human health effects
 and related  human exposure issues (excluding issues related to the planning and
 implementation of research on the human health effects of energy pollutants
 that  is conducted under the Interagency Energy/Environment 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.  Through 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 management 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 managsnent of activities of the Office.

      b.   Air, Koise 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 for 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,
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 emissions.  Pfore specifically, the Division,  in cooperation with the program
 offices, research committees, media task groups, health research laboratories
 and other parts of OH), develops 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 implementation
 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 toward defined  program objectives,,  Provides health research
 information and advice to steering committees, regulation review committees,
 interagency committees,  and domestic and  international organizations which
 request such assistance,,

      Co   frfeter and Ibxic Substances Health  Research Division.,  The Water and
 Toxic Substances Health Eesearch Division,  under the supervision 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),   Ptore speci-
 fically, the Division,  in cooperation with  the program offices, research com-
 mittees, madia task groups, health research laboratories and other parts of
 OR),  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 progress  toward defined program objectives,,  Provides health research
 information and advice to steering  committees, regulation review committees,
 interagency committees, and domestic and international organizations which
 request  such  assistance«

     do   Health Effects Research Laboratory, Research Triangle Park (RTF),
 Morth  Carolina,  Hie 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 ORD 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 combination, using toxicological,  clinical,  and
epidemic logical 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 accom-
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 ORD guide-
lines.  Provides the administrative and financial framework to assure that
the activities of the Laboratory neet Agency 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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\ \
Office of
Research
Program
Management
-

Operations
Office

Technical
Information
Office


Center for
Environmental
Research
Information
Cine., CH


1
Office of
Monitoring
Systems and
Quality
Assurance

Program
Operations
Staff


Quality
Assurance
Myat. Staff


|Air, Toxics &
Radiation
_ Monitoring
Research
Division

Water & Waste
Management
_ Monitoring
Research
Division


Environmental
Monitoring &
Systems Lab.
FTP, N.C.

Environmental
Monitoring &
Support Lab.
RTP, N.C.

Environmental
Monitoring
Systems Lab.
Las Vegas, NV


-

ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR
FOR
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT


Office of
Environmental
Engineering arc
Technology

Program
Operations
Staff

Waste
_ Management
Division

Energy
__ Processes
~ Division

Industrial &
Extractive
Processes
Division


Industrial
Environmental
Research Lab.
RTP, N.C.

Industrial
Environmental _
Research Lab.
Cine., OH

Municipal
Environmental
Research Lab.
Cine., OH


Office Of
Exploratory
Research


\ \ 1
Office of
Environmental
Processes
and Effects
Research

Program
Operations
Staff

Toxics &
_ Pesticides
Division

Water & Land
Division

Energy & Air
Division



Environmental Sciences _
Research Lab. RTP, N.C.

Environmental Research
Lah. Corvallis, OB

Environmental Research
Lab. Athens, GA

Robert G. Kerr
Environmental Research
Lab. Ada, OK

Environmental Research
Lab. Duluth,

MN

Environmental Research
Lab. Narragansett , RI


Environmental Research _
Lab. Gulf Breeze, FL
Office of
Health
Research

Program
Operations
Staff

Air, Noise &
Radiation
tiealth
Research
Division

Water & Toxic
Substances
Health
Research
Division


Health Effects _
Research Lab.
RIP, N.C.

Office of
Health and
Environmental
Assessment

Carcinogen
_ Assessment
Group

Exposure
_ Assessment
Group

Reproductive
Effects
Assessment
Group


Environmental
Criteria &
Assessment
Office
RTP, N.C.

Environmental
Criteria 6
Assessment
Office
Cine., OH


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                          CHAPTER 10 - OFFICE OF WATER

 1.  OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR WATER.  The functions and
 responsibilities assigned to  the  Assistant Administrator for Water and outlined
 hereafter  are under his/her supervision,  and carried out by officials within
 the Office of the Assistant Administrator for Water.  The Assistant Adminis-
 trator serves as the principal adviser to the Administrator in matters
 pertaining to water programs, and is responsible for the management of the
 water programs of the Agency, including:  (a) Program policy development and
 evaluation; (b)  Environmental and pollution sources standards development;
 (c) Program policy guidance and overview, technical support, and evaluation
 of Regional water activities; (d)  The conduct of enforcement activities as
 they relate to water programs; (e) Development of programs for technical as-
 sistance and  technology transfer;  and, (f) Development of selected demonstration
 programs.

    a.  Office of Program and Management Operations.  The Office of Program
 and Management Operations,  under  the supervision of a Director, serves as the
 principal  staff  arm to the  Assistant Administrator on matters relating to
 programming and  administrative operations.  Provides management advice and
 assistance to the Assistant Administrator and components of the Office of the
 Assistant  Administrator for Water; serves as a point of liaison and coordina-
 tion with  the Office of Administration and Resources Management in securing and
providing  administrative, budget,  financial management, program development,
 and planning  services and support for the Office of the Assistant Administrator;
exercises  responsibility for program planning, resource analysis and control,
manpower control, and progran evaluation; serves as a point of liaison for
 identification of research  and monitoring requirements for accomplishment
of water program objectives and to assure effective coordination with expert
staffs in  the various offices of  the Assistant Administrators for the prepar-
ation and  assembly of economic, financial, scientific, and technical data and
analyses in support of the programs of the Office; conducts special studies,
and develops  data in support  of requirements for testimony and other public
appearances placed upon the Assistant Administrator and other principal
officials  of  the Office; maintains the Assistant Administrator's official
records and files; and provides correspondence management services for the
Office of  the Assistant Administrator.  Certain responsibilities described
herein are carried out through three subordinate staffs; Program Analysis and
Evaluation, Regulation Review, and Policy Strategy Analysis.
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2.  OFFICE OF WATER ENFORCEMENT AND PERMITS.  The Office of Water Enforcement
and Permits, under the supervision of an Director, implements program policy
developed by the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Monitoring as it relates
to the water and water supply enforcement activities of the Agency, including
direct supervision of those enforcement activities reporting directly to the
Office of Water Enforcement and Permits and technical progran direction to the
Regional water enforcement activities,.  Develops objectives and programs for
water enforcement activities, including the development of procedures, regulatory
material, guidelines, criteria, and policy statements designed to bring about
actions by individuals, private enterprise, and governmental bodies to ijmprove
the quality of the water,

    a.  Enforcement Division.  The Enforcement Division, under the supervision
of a Director, develops policies and procedures for Regional development of
compliance monitoring and enforcement actions designed to obtain compliance
with applicable requirements.  Provides guidance and assistance to the Regions
in developing various portions of their envorcement program including inspec-
tions and sampling, the obtaining of evidence, issuance of notices of violation
and enforcement orders, and institution of judicial proceedings„  Maintains
Agency overview regarding status of enforcement effort and reviews enforcement
actions.  Coordinates review and approval of State permit programs and provides
assistance on adjudicatory hearings and legal aspects of case preparation.
Maintains liaison with the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Monitoring.
Maintains Agency overview regarding status of compliance of permit requirements
enforceable by EPA and the States.  Develops policy and procedures for Regional
surveillance programs, including compliance monitoring, inspection and investi-
gation programs.  Responsible for assisting Regional Offices in developing
their programs for obtaining compliance with appropriate requirements and for
monitoring Regional progress on operating program commitments.  Prepares inspec-
tion and investigation manuals for major facilities to assist Itegional offices.
Prepares reports and briefings on compliance status nationally by source category
and geographic location.  Develops and publicizes information on both progress
and trouble areas in obtaining compliance.  Assists other Agency components in
developing enforceable standards and other requirements, including monitoring
and inspection requirements.  Prepares procedures to implement new standards
and requirements.

    b0  Permits Division.  The Permits Division, under the supervision of a
Director, is responsible for Agency program policy implementation, management,
and coordination of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
under Sections 401 and 402 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amend-
ments (FWPCAA) of 1972.  It also has responsibility for water permit and
license certification, review, and issuance activities, including authorities
for ocean discharges, dredge and fill, and sewage sludge disposal under Sections
403, 404, and 405 (FWPCAA) and under Section 13 (Refuse Act) of the Rivers and
Harbors Act of 1899»  Develops methods, procedures, guidance, and regulations
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to assure that the NPDES permit program and the requirements developed pursuant
to that system are instituted within the changing framework of legal, economic,
and environmental considerations required by the FWPCAA and other statutory
and court-ordered mandates; including areawide waste management plans, effluent
standards, or other requirements for pollutants designated as toxic or hazardous.
Develops procedures, regulations, policy, and guidance for the issuance of
NPDES permits to publicly owned treatment works (POTW) in coordination with
the construction grant fund program to assure that regulatory standards and
funding policies are made as consistent as possible.

Coordinates the review of industrial and POTW discharge permit applications
and issuance of permits by EPA Regions and NPDES States.  Develops new and
unique methods, regulations, procedures, types of permits, and other approaches
to the solution of issuing permits regulating such generalized water pollution
discharges as irrigation return flows, runoff of stormwater from farms and
cities, confined animal feedlots, and other water pollution sources which have
not traditionally been controlled by the application of permit regulations.
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 3.  OFFICE OF WATER REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS.  The Office of Water Regulations
 and Standards, under the supervision of an Director,  is responsible to the
 Assistant Administrator for the water  regulations and standards functions.
 The Director,  Office of Water Regulations  and Standards is responsible for
 developing an overall program strategy for the achievement of water pollution
 abatement in cooperation with other appropriate program offices.  Assures the
 coordination of all national water-related activities within this water program
 strategy, and monitors national progress toward the achievement of water quality
 goals.   Itesponsible for the development of effluent guidelines and water
 quality standards,  and other pollutant standards, regulations, and guidelines
 within  the program  responsibilities of the Office.  Exercises overall respon-
 sibility for the development of effective  State and Regional water quality
 regulatory control  programs.  Responsible  for the development and maintenance
 of a centralized water programs data system including compatible water quality,
 discharger,  and program data files  utilizing, but not displacing, files
 developed and  maintained by other program  offices.  Responsible for developing
 national accomplishment plans and resource and schedule guidelines for moni-
 toring  and evaluating the performance, progress, and  fiscal status of the
 organization in implementing program plans? and for presenting program plans
 and program status  to the Assistant Administrator for review and approval.
 Represents EPA in activities with the  Water Resources Council and other Federal
 agencies concerned  with water quality  regulations and standards.

     a.   Office of  Analysis and Evaluation„  The Office of Analysis and
 Evaluation,  under the supervision of a Director, is responsible for developing
 a  national water pollution  abatement and prevention plan which sets forth the
 framework for  implementing  Agency water-related activities in an integrated,
 coordinated, and timely manner.  Performs  economic analyses and prepares
 inflationary impact statements to support  regulations developed by the Office
 of Water Regulations  and Standards  for the abatement and control of point and
 non-point sources of  pollution,  and for monitoring, planning activities, and
 other regulatory programs of that Office.   Manages and directs EPA's small
 business loan  program to effect  the timely installation of water pollution
 control  equipment while minimizing  the economic impact on small industrial
 and  commercial firms.   Provides  statistical support and expert review of all
 regulations  developed by the Office of Water Regulations and Standards, and
 those of other offices upon request.   Also, provides statistical and operations
 research assistance to the  monitoring  activity and the criteria development
 process.

 Integrates the health,  economic, and technical studies prepared to implement
 EPA's toxic  control program for  water discharges into a coherent framework for
 decisions by top level management on the level of control and the regulatory
mechanism for  control.   Performs cost-benefit analyses, develops and analyzes
 alternative  control options,  and prepares  necessary issue and/or option papers
 detailing  the  costs, benefits, legal implications, economic impacts, risks,
 technological  feasibility,  administrative  ramifications, and public reaction
 to the alternative control  options.  Conducts national level coordination with
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other Federal agencies to secure their participation, support, and agreement
with strategy and regulations, and presents results of analyses to high level
representatives of industry, the Federal Government, State and local governments,
the Congress, and public interest groups.  Evaluates and develops as veil as
provides operational policies, guidance and assistance on program and budget
planning, accomplishment tracking and financial and administrative management
of the Office of Water Regulations and Standards and, as appropriate, to count-
erpart Regional Offices.

     b.  Effluent Guidelines Division.  The Effluent Guidelines Division,
under the supervision of a Director, is responsible for the development of
guidelines relating to abatement and control of effluent discharges within the
program responsibilities of the Office.  Provides assistance to the Office of
Enforcement and Compliance Monitoring and the Regional Offices in regard to the
appropriateness, definition, and interpretation of effluent guidelines.
Maintains liaison with the Office of Research and Development, industry, and
public groups to assure that the most recent advances in process and treatment
technology are incorporated into guidelines and practices.

     c.  Monitoring and Data Support Division.  The Monitoring and Data Support
Division, under the supervision of a Director, is responsible for development,
operation and maintenance of a centralized water data system which will inte-
grate compatible ambient, discharger, and program data files utilizing, but
not displacing, files developed and maintained by other program offices.
Responsible for analyzing ambient water data, point source data, and water
program data in assessing the effectiveness of water pollution abatement
programs.  Analyses include scientific and engineering perspectives.  Respon-
sible for working closely with other Headquarters offices, Regional Offices,
the States, and other Federal agencies to assure that all useful water-related
data become available to system users and that there is a minimum of overlap,
duplication, and incompatibility anong water-related data systems.  Responsible
for designing and implementing the National Water Quality Surveillance System
to support required water quality assessment.  Responsible for servicing moni-
toring needs of EPA operating programs and those of other water program agencies
to the fullest extent feasible.  Issues the Agency guidance package to Regional
Offices which incorporates the Office of Water Enforcement monitoring require-
ments, as well as its own (and other offices') needs for ambient trend and
source monitoring.  Responsible for developing ambient and effluent trend
reporting, and works with the Water Planning Division, Office of Water Program
Operations to develop an accomplishment plan reporting system.

     d.  Criteria and Standards Division.  The Criteria and Standards Division,
under the supervision of a Director, is responsible for developing and revising
water quality criteria, and toxic effluent standards.  Serves as an authorita-
tive source of technical and scientific information on water quality criteria
and standards, and on the effects of water pollutants on health and welfare.
Responsible for development of standards and guidelines for correction of
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toxicants, discharges from vessels, and aquaculture.  Responsible for developing
and coordinating programs to correct water pollution problems in fresh water
lakes and estuarine areas.  Responsible for national policy, regulations and
guidelines for control and abatement of ocean pollution.  Assures that workable
programs to control pollution from marine and special sources are developed
and implemented.  Coordinates ocean related technical programs within EPA.
Assesses and recommends national policy on the environmental aspects of new
and changing offshore technologies and activities.  Assists the Office of
Federal Activities, the Office of Congressional Liaison and the Office of
General Counsel in matters of division policy, environmental impacts, and
regulations.
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4.  OFFICE OF WATER PROGRAM OPERATIONS.  The Office of Water Program
Operations, under the supervision of Director, is responsible to the Assistant
Administrator for the water program operations functions,,  The Director of
Water Program Operations is responsible for developing national programs,
technical policies, regulations, and guidelines for the municipal wastewater
treatment construction grants program and for water quality management and
control of pollution from point and nonpoint sources; for providing technical
direction and support to Regional Offices and other organizations; and for
evaluating Regional and State programs with respect to municipal point and
nonpoint source abatement and control, and manpower development for water-
related activities.  The Director is responsible for developing national
accomplishment plans and resource and schedule guidelines for program plans
required of the Divisions; for monitoring and evaluating the performance,
progress, and fiscal status of the divisions in implementing program plans?
and for presenting program plans and program status to the Assistant
Administrator for review and approval-

     a.  Office of Program Management and Evaluation.  The Office of Program
Management and Evaluation under the supervision of a Director, conducts overall
evaluation and analysis of all Office of Water Program Operations (OWPO) pro-
grams with particular emphasis placed on establishing systems and procedures
to integrate and improve the overall program management of the water planning
program (Clean Water Act (CWA)), Sections 106 and 208) and municipal treatment
works (CWA 201) planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance,
and training programs.  Develops integrated program planning and budgeting
guidance (Headquarters and Regions) for OWPO in coordination with operating
divisions and reviews and recommends approval/disapproval of Headquarters
and Regional ZBB submissions,,  Responsible for coordination or oversight of
all budget activities within OWPO including ZBB guidance, the development of
the OWPO budget, the writing of budget justifications, monitoring of perfor-
mance against budget plans, and reprogramming of funds from one division to
another.  Responsible for the development and management of the Regional Con-
struction Grants Management Information Systems (RCGMIS),  In coordination
with operating divisions develops program management strategies which relate
to the use of RCGMIS for management purposes and assures that Headquarters and
Regional Offices are using the system effectively to manage the program.  Such
strategies will relate to the overall program management from the needs
survey through the priority list development process and through the awarding
of grants, completion of planning, design, and construction.  Provides program-
ming support (for RCGMIS) to affected Headquarters divisions.  Works with the
Grants Administration Division to assure that the Grants Information and
Control System (GIGS) is responsive to the needs of the construction grant
program both in the Regions and in Headquarters,  Monitors system interface
with State-based systems to assure compliance with national standards.  As-
sures that proper audit procedures and audit systems are implemented on all
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 OWPO computer systems.  Develops procedures for planning and controlling  ADP
 costs.  Develops construction grants obligation and outlay estimates.   Provides
 guidance to Regional Offices in developing obligation and outlay plans and
 other output commitments in conjunction with the Agency's Formal Planning and
 Reporting System.  Conducts a variety of analyses to determine overall program
 effectiveness, resource adequacy, and achievement of objectives and makes
 recommendations for changes or improvements in program operations as  a result
 of these analyses.   Coordinates OWPO responses to a number of cross-cutting
 issues including GAO studies, reports of outside groups, and new legislative
 proposals.

      b.  Municipal  Construction Division.  The Municipal Construction Division,
 under the supervision of a Director, is responsible for national management
 of the engineering, design, and construction phases of the construction grants
 program.  In conjunction with the Office of General Counsel and the Grants
 Administration Division, develops and disseminates policies, program  regulations
 and guidelines to implement legislative mandates pertaining to (1) Steps  2
 and 3 of the construction grants program, (2)  technical assistance and guidance
 activities,  (3) grants management in functional areas,  and (4)  cross-cutting
 topics such  as procurement of architectural/engineer services,  cost control,
 user charges and industrial cost recovery,  minority business enterprise,  and
 State management assistance.  Ensures that treatment work projects utilize
 appropriate  design  and construction  technology,  are completed expeditiously
 with fiscal  integrity,  and achieve design objectives.   Monitors,  analyzes
 and evaluates its part of the program,  and  initiates corrective action as
 necessary to achieve program objectives.   Provides technical direction and
 information  on current  and future technology for municipal wastewater  facil-
 ities.  Utilizing staff assistance from other Agency elements,  the Division
 undertakes in-depth,  Regional and on-site construction  grant management and
 project reviews to  evaluate the technical,  fiscal,  managerial,  and adminis-
 trative integrity of  the construction grants program.,   Follows  up by recom-
 mending and  introducing safeguards against  irregularities in contract  plans
 and specifications; adequacy of local,  State,  and Federal management proced-
 ures;  quality of construction?  interim  and  final inspection practices;  and
 compliance with Federal and State construction grants requirements.

     c.   Facility Requirements  Division.  The  Facility  Requirements Division,
 under  the  supervision of  a Director,  is responsible for guiding,  assisting  and
 evaluating facility planning for municipal  wastewater treatment works  to  be
 built  under  EPA's multi-billion dollar  Construction Grants Program.  Ensures
 that wastewater treatment works plans prepared by municipalities  and reviewed
 by  the States  and EPA thoroughly analyze  the engineering,  economic, institu-
 tional and environmental  considerations essential to design of  cost-effective
 and environmentally sound  facilities  required  by Title  II of P.L. 92-500, as
 amended.  Analyzes and  develops long  range  policy,  including legislative  and
 economic policy,  for  facility planning and  serves as the  focal point for manage-
ment and coordination of  such policy  development for the  entire Construction
 Grants Program.   Prepares  regulations and oversees  the managerial process
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designed to sustain an orderly and well planned flow of plans and applications
for construction grants.  Establishes, maintains and updates a complete
inventory of existing and needed municipal wastewater treatment works and
manages the design, implementation, and monitoring of a long-range program for
prioritizing and scheduling grants.  Itesponsible for continuing analysis and
periodic dissemination of information on the actual costs being incurred in
the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of municipal
treatment works.

     d.  Water Planning Division.  The Water Planning Division, under the
supervision of a Director, is responsible for area-wide and State-wide water
quality management planning, State program planning, and resource priorities
and decisions concerning the water quality management process.  Oversees the
appropriate consideration and inclusion of the national effort to establish
water quality standards as a regulatory mechanism in the overall development
of State water quality management programs.  Develops planning methodologies,
technical tools, and works with other Federal agencies concerned with water
quality planning and standards.  Develops guidelines on State and Regional
water quality planning and control agencies.  Develops and coordinates pro-
grams to abate water pollution for non-point sources and develops technical,
institutional, and regulatory information and guidelines in pursuit thereof.
Conducts national level coordination with other Federal agencies to secure
their participation in water quality management activities.
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5.  OFFICE OF DRINKING WATER,  The Office of Drinking Water, under the
supervision of an Director, is responsible to the Assistant Administrator for
the water supply activities of the Agency, including the development of an
implementation strategy which provides the national policy direction and coor-
dination for the program established by P,L, 93-523, the Safe Drinking Water
Act of 1974.  This Office establishes standards, develops regulations,
policies, and guidelines for drinking water quality and treatment requisite
to protect the public health and welfare and to protect existing and future
groundwater sources of drinking water; provides guidance and technical infor-
mation to State agencies, local utilities, and Federal facilities through
the Regional Offices on program planning, and phasing; evaluates the national
level of compliance with the regulations; plans and develops policy guidance
for response to national, Regional, and local emergencies; reviews and eval-
uates, with Regional Offices, technical data for the designation of sole-source
aquifers; designs a national program of public information to encourage citizen
participation aimed at the goal, "Safe Drinking Water for all Americans"; pro-
vides program policy direction for technical assistance and manpower training
activities in the water supply area; identifies research needs and develops
monitoring requirements for the national water supply program; develops
national accomplishment plans and resource schedule guidelines for monitoring
and evaluating the program plans, program performance, and fiscal status;
develops program plan, and budget and program status reports for the water
supply program; coordinates water supply activities with other Federal agencies
as necessary; and serves as liaison with the National Drinking Water Advisory
Councilo

     a.  The Office of Program Development and Evaluation,  The Office of
Program Development and Evaluation, under the supervision of a Director, is
responsible to the Director, Office of Drinking Water for:  (1) Conducting a
variety of analytical studies on policy issues relating to program priorities
and objectives, resources and legislation; (2) Conducting economic analyses of
proposed regulations and treatment techniques; (3) Preparing an assessment
(quantitative and social) of carcinogenic risks; (4) Providing assistance to
the Office in sampling techniques and statistical assessments of quantitative
data; (5) Performing broad strategic planning for the drinking water program
which takes into consideration the public health and welfare and costs;
(6) Developing and conducting evaluations on the ability of the program to
fulfill statutory objectives; (7) Developing, implementing, and maintaining
computer systems necessary to implement the Safe Drinking Water Act; and (8)
Providing administrative, budget, and financial support including necessary
program planning and evaluations „

     bo  Criteria and Standards Division,  The Criteria and Standards Division,
under the supervision of a Director, establishes and revises regulations and
guidelines relating to primary and secondary drinking water criteria and stan-
dards that will protect the public health and welfare; develops site selection,
surveillance, and operations and maintenance regulations and guidelines;
develops treatment regulations in lieu of assignable maximum contaminant levels;
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 monitors the mandated National Academy of  Sciences  studies on Drinking Water
 and Health; initiates and monitors contracts required  in support of regulations
 development; serves as the  point of  liaison with other technical program
 areas;  identifies research  needs and coordinates the application of research
 results; provides input to  international studies relating to water supply;
 develops appropriate criteria and standards for  direct potable reuse consi-
 dering  health factors and treatment  technology approaches; reviews, assesses
 and maintains surveillance  with respect to direct and  indirect additives to
 water and their potential health effects;  develops  toxicological and technical
 guidance for variances and  exemptions;  provides  leadership in developing pro-
 grams to assist public water systems to meet the trihalomethane and other
 drinking water regulations;  studies, monitors and stimulates good practice
 with respect to point-of-use water treatment, including home treatment units;
 evaluates the need for appropriate demonstration projects; provides technical
 advice  and guidance to other Federal agencies in the development of standards
 and regulations,  such as  plumbing code  and bottled water standards, etc.;
 assists in emergency situations by providing scientific and toxicological
 advice,  provides  guidance and technical assistance to other Governmental
 agencies with respect to  water resources research and  emergency water supply
 planning;  and conducts special technical studies as required.

      c.   State Programs Division.  State Programs Division, under the
 supervision of a  Director, develops and revises  regulations and guidelines
 for State water supply programs, underground injection control (UIC) programs,
 UIC permit programs, and  State program  grants; provides policy guidance to the
 Regions  and States in the development and  implementation of State public water
 systems  supervision programs  and underground injection control programs;
monitors Regional implementation of State  program aspects of the Safe Drinking
Water Act to assure compliance with national program requirements and guidance;
 provides policy and  technical and management guidance to the Regions and States
on  the collection, processing, and maintenance of data required by the regula-
 tions; provides advice and guidance on  variances and exemptions and reviews
those granted during the  year; monitors the State program operations through
the Regional Offices;  assists in the conduct of  Statewide evaluation programs;
certifies  applications for loan guarantees; establishes policy guidance
relating to the Interstate Carrier Water Supply  Certification Program and the
monitoring and surveillance programs for Federal facilities and Indian reser-
vations; provides policy guidance for response to national, Regional, and
local emergencies; identifies  research  needs; serves as the program liaison
with the NPDES program; coordinates the review of Federally assisted projects
in  areas  in which a sole-source designation has been made; provides technical
guidance  for the  protection of non-public  and rural water supplies; and
jointly with the  Office of Water Enforcement provides guidance to the Regions
on  the implementation  of  surveillance and enforcement programs where States
do not have primary enforcement responsibility.
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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, monitoring
and surveillance, treatment technology, and manpower development programs;
provides technical support for the use of available treatment techniques;
provides assistance in the development and review of procedural and substan-
tive regulations and guidelines as required; keeps abreast of the latest
research developments; maintains a group of experienced personnel for technical
support in emergency situations; plans and prepares, upon request, studies of
the nature and extent of contaminants in public water supplies and groundwater
sources, identifies the source of contamination and develops recommendations
for corrective actions; develops and improves field investigative techniques
for evaluation of drinking water quality; assists in formulation and conduct
of manpower development programs for State and local water supply personnel as
may be appropriate; and serves as an Office of Drinking Water representative
on Associated Boards of Certification.
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                                                       OFFICE OF WATER
                                                   ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR
                                                             FOR
                                                            WATER
         1
     Office of
Water Enforcement
        and
      Permits
                                                                        Office of
                                                                       Program and
                                                                  Management Operations
    Office of
Water Regulations
       and
    Standards
     Enforcement
      Divis ion
       Permits
      Division
 Office of
Analysis &
Evaluation
      Effluent
     Guidelines
      Division
   Monitoring and
    Data Support
      Division
                          Criteria
                        and Standards
                          Division
 Office of
   Water
  Program
Operations
  Office of
Program Mgmt
& Evaluation
                   Municipal
                 Construction
                   Division
                   Facility
                 Requirements
                   Division
                                           Water
                                         Planning
                                         Division
                                                                               i
Office of
Drinking
  Water
  Office of
Prog Devlpmnt
& Evaluation
                                      Criteria
                                    and Standards
                                      Division
                                        State
                                      Programs
                                      Division
                                                      Technical
                                                       Support
                                                   Division  (Cin.)

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           CHAPTER 11 - OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE

1.  OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE,
The Office of the Assistant Administrator for Solid Waste and Emergency Response
provides Agencywide policy, guidance, and direction for the Agency's solid
waste and emergency response programs„  In addition to managing those programs,
the Assistant Administrator serves as principal adviser to the Adminiistrator
in matters pertaining to them.  The Assistant Administrator's responsibilities
includes (a) Program policy development and evaluation? (b) Development of
appropriate hazardous waste standards and regulations; (c) Ensuring compliance
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 governments; (f) Development
of guidelines and standards for the land disposal of hazardous wastes;
(g) Analyses on the recovery of useful energy from solid waste; (h) Development
and implementation of a program to respond to uncontrolled hazardous waste
sites and spills (including oil spills); (i) Long-term strategic planning and
special studies; (j) Economic and long-term environmental analysis; (k) Economic
impact assessment of RCRA and CERCLA regulations; (1) Analyses of alternative
technologies and trends; and (m) Cost-benefit analyses and development 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 management;
contracts and grants administration; personnel management; information manage-
ment; ADP; and correspondence management.  Responsible for operating the
management accountability system, for tracking Government Accounting Office
and Inspector General reports and for monitoring 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; coordi-
nates with OPPE in the development and review of standards and regulations
pertaining to OSWER programs.  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, automated 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 Management
and Budget, and Congress regarding administrative, policy and program management
issues.  Represents the Assistant Administrator on Agency and inter-agency
steering groups regarding OSWER policy, administrative and program management
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 integrated with budget preparation.  Also serves as liaison with Administrator's
 Staff Offices for Civil Rights and Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization.
 Develops data in support of requirements 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 governments, industry and on-site emergency response teams. Provides
 focal point to coordinate community, intergovernmental, industry, public
 relations and technical assistance; and coordinates with appropriate Administra-
 tor'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.  The Analysis & Evaluation Staff under
 the supervision of a Director, is responsible for long-term strategic planning
 and special studies; national program evaluation, economic and long-term envi-
 ronmental analysis; assessment of the economic impact of RCRA and CEPCLA
 regulations; analysis of alternative technologies and trends, cost-benefit
 analysis, and development of OSWER environmental criteria.  The Analysis and
 Evaluation Staff:

         (1) Performs analyses of the macroeconomic,  long-term economic impact
 of EPA's Solid Waste and Emergency Response Program on the public and regulated
 community.

         (2) Performs analyses of the financial impacts on individual companies
 or plants of alternative enforcement or regulatory decisions, at the request
 of the Assistant Administrator.

         (3) Performs analyses of key technological trends and potential new
 developments on  the generation of and control of residuals,  and the cost of
 environmental controls and regulations.

         (4) Develops alternative strategic responses to these economic and
 technologic trends  for the Assistant Administrator.

         (5)  Prepares reports to  Congress,  issues papers and  policy statements
 on multi-program, economic/environmental issues  of national  importance at the
 request  of  the Assistant Administrator.

         (6)  Reviews the benefits analyses  performed  by the program offices in
 support  of  proposed regulations  to insure  that the proper analyses have been
 done,  that  the analyses are done well,  that appropriate alternatives have been
 considered,  and  that key economic and 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 Admin-
 istrator.
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 2,  OFFICE OF WASTE PROGRAMS ENFORCEMENT,   The Office of Waste Programs
 Enforcement, under the supervision of a Director, provides program management
 and implements the policy developed by the Office of Enforcement and  Compliance
 Monitoring for the solid waste and emergency/remedial response (hereafter
 referred to as ''response™) enforcement activities of the Agency,   The Office
 supervises those enforcement activities and provides policy direction to
 Regional solid waste and response enforcement programs„  It develops  objectives,
 strategies,  programs, and evaluation criteria for solid waste and response
 enforcement activities0   These activities  include the development of  policy
 statements,  procedures,  regulations, guidelines, evaluation criteria, and
 compliance monitoring standards designed to bring about actions by the private
 sector and governmental  bodies to control  solid and  hazardous waste problems
 affecting the environment, and human health,

     a.   Policy and Planning Staff,   The Policy and Planning Staff, under the
 supervision  of a Director, implements policies and strategies in support of
 Agency solid waste and response enforcement activities.  Assists the  Director
 of Waste Program Enforcement in the coordination of  enforcement and compliance
 monitoring activities to assure the most effective and consistent program
 implementation.   Analyzes and evaluates current programs and  develops recommen-
 dations and  program modifications.   Carries out strategy planning and special
 project activities for the Director,   Prepares budgets, operating plans, and
 supporting justifications for solid waste  and response enforcement activities.
 Oversees all necessary administrative support systems to carry out Office
 objectives efficiently and effectively,

     b.   Technical Division,   The Technical Division,  under the supervision  of
 a Director,  develops policies,  guidelines,  procedures,  and criteria to support
 the  technical components of solid waste and response enforcement and  the com-
 pliance monitoring of solid and hazardous  waste sites and releases.   Provides
 technical assistance and contract resources to Regions to assist in the
 development  of surveillance and analysis programs as they relate to solid and
 hazardous materials enforcement and to the evidentiary support of solid  and
 hazardous waste  cases.   Serves  as the primary liaison between the Office of
Waste Programs Enforcement (OWPE) and Regional Offices,  Works with appropriate
 offices in the development of protocols, methods, and systems needed  to  support
 the  technical aspects of solid  waste and response enforcement.   Assures  the
 transmission of  enforcement-related technical guidance materials  and  systems
 to the  Regions,   Works with the National Enforcement Investigation Center (NEIC)
 to coordinate technical  assistance  and to  identify expert witnesses in the  solid
waste and response enforcement  area.   Serves  as the  principal focal point for
NEIC-OWPE coordination.   Provides technical information and interpretation  of
 compliance requirements  as related  to relevant EPA statutes.   Analyzes and
prepares recommendations on scientific and technical  issues relating  to  the
activities of the Office of Waste Programs Enforcement — including RCRA
 compliance monitoring, regulations  development, and enforcement policy.   Assists
other Agency components  in developing technically enforceable standards  and
other requirements,  including monitoring and  inspection requirements.  Works
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with other offices within the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response and
the Office of Research and Develpment (ORD) to develop sampling and analysis
protocols that meet evidentiary requirements.  Provides Office of Waste Programs
Enforcement liaison with ORD and external technical organizations.  Reviews
Regional and State solid waste and response waste enforcement programs for
consistency with national standards.
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    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 Manage-
ment and Support under the supervision of a Director, serves as a point of
liaison with  OSWER, OPPE  and OARM  in securing and providing administrative
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 monitors progress to meet the guidance given.  The Office
develops all  responses to information requests, including those filed under
POIA, 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 OSW.

     b. Waste Management  and Economics Division.  The Waste Management and
jEconomics 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 respon-
sibility for  promulgation of waste oil regulations, and for procurement of
recycled materials  under  RCRA Section 6002.

     The Division also prepares regulatory impact analyses and regulatory
strategies under Subtitles C and D of RCRA, and integrates economic impact
data with other Agency programs to assess overall regulatory  impact.  The
Division is the focal  point for dealing with OPRM 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
 implementation of a program to control hazardous wastes,  including the permitting
 of facilities and the authorization of States to operate  their programs lieu of
 a federal program.  As such the Division is the Headquarters focal point  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 implementing programs in solid and hazardous waste under Subtitles
 C and D of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).   It develops
 regulations for what constitutes an equivalent  State program under the Act
 for the purposes of delegating the hazardous waste program;  develops transporter
 and generator recordkeeping and reporting regulations in  cooperation with DOT;
 and provides guidance on solid and hazardous waste requirements relative  to
 State/EPA agreements.   The Division assists the Regional  Offices in the
 implementation of the solid and hazardous waste programs,  through the State
 Planning  Guidelines and the open dump inventory for Subtitle D; the manifest,
 or cradle-tograve tracking system,  and automated data processing system
 covering  hazardous waste facilities and handlers affected by RCRA.   The Division
 has overall responsibility for the development,  administration and implementation
 of the hazardous waste permit  program.

 This responsibility includes the development 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 development and management of data tracking and reporting  systems (including
 ADP systems)  needed for Regional and Headquarters implementation of the hazardous
 waste regulatory system.   The  Division is responsible  for implementing 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  impact 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 responsibility for 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 community, manages the preparation of clearance
packages and prepares the Office Information Collection Budget for OMB.

     The Division also develops regulations for special classes of generators
of hazardous waste, and manages a complex 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 administered under the Clean Water Act and Toxic Substances
Control Act.  In cooperation with the Office of Research and Development, the
Division establishes research needs related to waste characterization and listing.
In addition, the Division integrates its activities with those of the Office
of Emergency and Remedial Response, particularly in the areas of small quantity
generators, fund management, and financial requirements.
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4.  OFFICE OF EMERGENCY AND REMEDIAL RESPONSE.  The Office of Emergency and
Remedial Response (OERR), under the supervision of a Director, 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 hazardous waste sites
and response to and prevention of oil and hazardous substance spill? (b) Pro-
viding direction, guidance, and support to the Environmental 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) Developing national accomplishment plans and resources;
(f) Scheduling the guidelines for program plans required of the Divisions;
(g) Assisting in the training of personnel; (h) Monitoring and evaluating the
performance, progress, and fiscal status of the Regions and the Divisions in
implementing program plans; (i) Maintaining liaison with concerned public and
private national organizations for emergency response; (j) Supporting State
emergency response programs; and (k) Coordinating Office activities with other
EPA programso

    a.  Office of Policy and Program Management.  The Office of Policy and
Program Management (OPPM), under the supervision of a Director, serves as the
principal staff arm to the Director of Emergency and Remedial Response on
matters relating to programming, evaluation, planning, and administrative
operations.  Provides management assistance and advice to the Director and
provides administrative, budget, financial management, program development,
and planning services and support for the entire Office of Emergency and Remedial
Response.,  The functions include program planning, policy analysis, resource
analysis and control, program evaluation, and community/intergovernmental
relations.  Coordinates and reviews policy? economic, financial, environmental,
scientific, and technical analyses produced in OERR.  Conducts special studies,
and develops analyses in support of requirements for testimony and other
public appearances by the Director and other principal officials of the Office.
Maintains the Director's official records and files and provides correspondence
management services for the Office of the Director.  OPPM provides staff support
to the Director ons (1) Monitoring and evaluating program performance, progress,
and problems; (2) Evaluating the need for national program policy and staffing
modifications consistent with experience gained; (3) Coordinating with the
Office of Waste Programs Enforcement and other Agency Headquarters and Regional
Offices; and (4) Reporting to EPA's top management, OMB and Congress, on
program progress, problems, and needs for legislative or regulatory change.

OPPM develops integrated program planning and budgeting guidance  (Headquarters
and Regions) for OERR in coordination with operating divisions and reviews and
recommends approval/disapproval of Headquarters and Regional budget submissions.
Responsible for coordinating and oversight of all budget activities within
OERR, the development of the OERR budget, the writing of budget justifications,
monitoring of performance against operating plans, and reprogramming of  funds
from one division to another.  Identifies and ranks program development  needs.


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 Provides support and analysis and prepares information and testimony for
 Congress.  Develops public participation policy for implementation by the
 operating division and the Regions.  Assures prompt response to public and
 Congressional requests for information.

 Performs administrative services for the operating divisions of OERR.
 Establishes and coordinates reporting requirements for OERR.  Defines and
 monitors indicators of response program activity.  Develops policy guidance
 related to program management in coordination with affected divisions.

 Provides ADP and statistical support for OERR.  Assists in the establishment
 of emergency response related ADP systems in Regions and in the States.
 Provides statistical and quantitative support for OERR response tracking
 systems, management information systems, operation indicators monitoring
 systems and other information-intensive systems.

     bo   Emergency Response Division.  The Emergency Response Division (ERD),
 under the supervision of a Director, is responsible for developing, recom-
 mending and ensuring the implementation of national policy, regulations  and
 guidelines for Regional Offices and other authorities concerned with planning,
 developing, coordinating and administering programs of discharge prevention
 and for emergency response to incidents involving the release of oil and
 designated hazardous substances into the environment from all sources.  Assures
 that national  programs to control pollution from special sources, including
 uncontrolled hazardous waste sites,  are developed and implemented.   Assists
 the Office of  Waste Programs Enforcement and Office of Enforcement and Com-
 pliance Monitoring in enforcement cases relative to the control of accidental
 releases of oil and hazardous substances.   Responsible in coordination with
 the Office of  Waste Programs Enforcement and the Office of Enforcement and
 Compliance Monitoring for developing and ensuring implementation of national
 guidance for allowable uses  of Federal funds for all phases of emergency re-
 sponse.   Develops procedures and provides contract support for all phases of
 emergency response  and prevention.   Develops procedures for conducting
 environmental  assessments to support damage claims and cost recovery at both
 spill and abandoned waste sites.   Coordinates with Offices of Pesticides  and
 Toxic Substances, Solid Waste,  Drinking Water, Air, and Radiation,  Occupational
 Health and Safety,  Research  and Development,  and other affected offices  in the
 development of emergency  response strategies.  Is the focal point and coordinates
 all Agency activities  related to the National Contingency Plan and Federally
 declared  disasters.   Participates in related  interagency and international
programs.   The Division is the  focal point for Regional contact during environ-
mental emergencies.  Headquarters technical assistance for emergency response
 is accessed  through  the ERD.

    c.  Hazardous Site  Control  Division.   The Hazardous Site Control Division
 (HSCD), under  the supervision of  a Director,  ensures  that  effective  discovery,
investigation, containment and control programs  are developed and implemented
to solve problems resulting  from uncontrolled hazardous waste sites.   It  is
responsible, in coordination with the Office of Waste Programs Enforcement,
for providing policy? guidance, and  national program management regarding site


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 discovery and assessment.   Provides guidance,  policy,  and national  program
 management for remedial containment and control  activities  at  uncontrolled
 hazardous waste sites,,

 The Division coordinates with other EPA offices  and  Federal agencies  to develop
 and ensure effective implementation of  and  compliance  with  both short-term and
 long-term program strategies.   It provides  and monitors  application of
 resources needed for dealing with uncontrolled hazardous waste sites.   Develops
 and oversees policies and  procedures, provides programmatic support to the
 Regions,  and manages national contracts for technical  assistance and  resources
 to support site investigation, engineering  design, and remedial action
 construction.  Establishes and ensures  application of  policy for post-closure
 monitoring in coordination with other EPA offices, including the Offices of
 Solid Waste and Drinking Water,,   Provides guidance and technical assistance  in
 developing a priority system for investigation and remedial action  to correct
 problems  with uncontrolled hazardous waste  sites and ensures that these proce-
 dures are properly implemented,   It assists, upon request of Regional Offices,
 in the development of tentative determinations and site  disposition documents.
 Maintains continuing liaison with the Offices  of Research and  Development,
 Solid Waste,  Waste Programs Enforcement,  other affected  Headquarters  offices
 and other affected Federal agencies.  Responsible for  developing and  implemen-
 ting regulations for notification and priority setting.  Responsible  for
 developing the National Contingency Plan for uncontrolled hazardous waste
 siteso  Develops policies  for conducting  human health  studies  at hazardous
 waste sites,  and in coordination with the Departments  of Health and Human
 Services  and  Housing and Urban Development, develops procedures and policies
 for determining whether local  citizens  should  be temporarily or permanently
 relocated.  The Division is responsible for ensuring full,  complete and co-
 ordinated non-enforcement  emergency and remedial actions at high priority
 uncontrolled  hazardous  waste sites.  Provides  technical  assistance  and oversight
 to EPA Regions and States  in developing and implementing their non-enforcement
 emergency and remedial  uncontrolled hazardous  waste  sites programs, and ensures
 that these programs meet overall EPA objectives.  Establishes  State notification,
 cost sharing,  operation and maintenance policy.  Responsible,  in coordination
with the  Office of Waste Programs Enforcement, for developing  State inventory
policy.   Participates in studies related  to fee  collection  and modifications
associated with current legislative proposals.   Develops and ensures  compliance
with programs for  public interest group and community  participation in the
remedial  response  activities implemented  by the  Regions,

     d0  The Hazardous Response Support  Division.  The  Hazardous Response
Support Division (HRSD), under the  supervision of a  Director,  provides
technical  services  to all  Regional  and  Headquarters  organizational  elements
 involved  in the non-enforcement  environmental  response program.  This  Division
provides  three  distinct types  of services?  (1) It provides  on-scene emergency
response  team field  support and/or  supporting  technical  expertise to  field
activities as  required;  (2)  It provides a comprehensive  program of  collecting,
processing, and disseminating  technical information  to appropriate  Headquarters
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and Regional Offices on all aspects of the program; and (3) It provides common
technical support services such as sample analysis, contract program liaison,
contract administration, safety training, waste disposal, aerial photography,
etc.

The Division provides continuous guidance to all program elements concerning
common technical support services, by directing and managing an interrelated
and interdependent array of Government specialist and contractor support
resources.  The Division in coordination with the Office of Research and
Development, evaluates newly developing technology and facilitates its imple-
mentation into the Agency's hazardous materials programs.  The Division is
also responsible for providing quality assurance overview to assure that the
Agency's policies and procedures are properly implemented throughout the
program.
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              Office of
          Policy,  Budget and
          Program Management
                ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR
                          PDR
                    SOLID WASTE AND
                  EMERGENCY RESPONSE
     1
 Office of
   Waste
 Programs
Enforcement
Policy and
 Planning
  Staff
                           Analysis and
                            Evaluation
                               Staff
 Office of
Solid Waste
   Technical
   Division
Office of Prog.
Management and
   Support
                       Waste Mgt.
                     and Economics
                        Division
                                           Permits and
                                          State Programs
                                             Division
                                         Characterization
                                          and Assessment
                                             Division
    Office of
    Emergency
       and
Remedial Response
Office of Policy
   and Program
   Management
                                             Eoiergency
                                             Response
                                             Division
                                                                Hazardous Site
                                                                    Control
                                                                   Division
                                                                   Hazardous
                                                               Response Support
                                                                   Division

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                    CHAPTER 12 - OFFICE OF AIR AND RADIATION

 1.   OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FDR AIR AND RADIATION.  The functions
 and  responsibilities  assigned to the Assistant Administrator for Air and Radia-
 tion and  outlined hereafter  are under his/her 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 programs, and is
 responsible for  the management of these programs of the Agency, including:
 (a)  Program policy development and evaluation; (b) Environmental and pollution
 sources standards development; (c) Enforceitent of standards; (d) Program policy
 guidance  and overview, technical support or conduct of conpliance activities
 and  evaluation of Regional air and radiation program activities; (e) Development
 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 planning, tracking and review, resource allocation, and administrative
 operations.   Serves as a point of liaison and coordination with the Office of
 Policy, Planning, and Evaluation and the Office of Administration and Resource
 Management in the areas of program planning, accountability, budget, financial
 managenent,  and program tracking and evaluation.  Makes recommendations to the
 Assistant Administrator with respect to program planning, resource analysis
 and  control, human resource planning 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 environmental groups.  Responsible for
 accountability system tracking, including negotiation of OAR commitments.
 Responsible  for project control on behalf of the Assistant Administrator, with
 emphasis  on the procedural compliance and tiiteliness of environmental standards
 and  supporting regulations.  Conducts national evaluations for the Assistant
 Administrator to assure that OAR is meeting Agency priorities in a timely and
 efficient manner 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 Resource Management in areas of personnel
 and performance managenent, contracts, managenent, security and inspections,
data systems,  and general services.  Also works closely with OAR's Office of
 Policy Analysis and its Office of Program Development to which it supplies
management information, evaluation results, and reports, to assure 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 Envelopment.   Under the  supervision of  a Director,
 the Office of Program Development manages emerging programs of a  cross-cutting
 nature in the areas of air and radiation, on behalf of the Assistant  Administra-
 tor for Air and Radiation.  Serves as  a principal program development advisor
 to the Assistant Administrator on some crosscutting issues where  administration
 of the program may eventually be  handled elsewhere in  the Assistant Administra-
 tor's office.   Develops emerging  programs for the Assistant Administrator's
 approval,  and  then where management is assigned  to the Office of  Program
 Development, administers that strategy until such time as the program has
 matured to a point where it can be  assigned  to a line organization for manage-
 ment.   Develops,  formulates, and  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 rronitors 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 and  control 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 Analysis  and Review.  The Office of  Policy Analysis
 and  Review,  under  the  supervision of a Director,  coordinates and  reviews the
 analytical basis of  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-term environmental analysis  in support of OAR long-term
 strategic  planning.  Reviews all major  regulations and policies for the quality
 and  consistency of  their analytical  support  before they are submitted  to the
 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.   Works closely with the  Office of Policy, Planning
and  Evaluation and other 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 SOURCES.   The Office of Mobile Sources  (QMS), 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 from mobile sources and related fuels?
 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 Compliance Monitoring,
 a regulatory compliance program to ensure adherence of mobile sources to
 standards; and for fostering the development of State motor  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
 (EOD),  under the supervision of a  Director,  is responsible for the complete
 range of tasks required to provide  the  necessary facilities  and equipment in
 support of all emission and fuel economy  testing programs at the Ann Arbor
 facility.   Provides emission testing  services in support of  the Automobile
 Emission Certification Testing Program  and the Fuel Economy  Testing Program
 and other compliance 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 economy program implementation.
 Conducts testing for other EPA and  CMS  organizations, of a specialized nature
 in support of  emerging issue assessments,  emerging  problem areas, or
 specialized compliance activities.

     GO   Certification Division.  The  Certification  Division, under the
 supervision of a Director,  is  responsible  for the review and evaluation of
 applications for certification of motor 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  from all mobile  sources and developing new emission standards in
 cases where the  new  standards  are effective  to implement.  To support the goal
 of  standards development,  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 implementing in-use vehicle control strategies.

    e.  Manufacturers Operations Division.  The Manufacturers Operations
Division, under the supervision of a Director, develops and directs compliance
programs for engine manufacturers and importers to control air pollution
from mobile sources and to adhere to other statutory requirements.  Develops
guidelines, regulations, criteria, and procedures, as appropriate.  Designs
and implements 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
compliance 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 noncompliance 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 compliance 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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3o  OFFICE OF AIR QUALITY PLANNING AND STANDARDS.  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, and 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 information.

    b.  Emission Standards and Engineering Division.  The Emission Standards
and Engineering Division, under the supervision of a Director, is responsible
for developing national emission standards for hazardous pollutants, developing
national performance standards for 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 economic data.  Provides technical
assistance and documentation regarding emission control technology, reviews
technological developments for translation into improved control procedures,
and reviews standard development alternatives for compatibility with technology
and regulatory authority.

    c.  Monitoring and Data Analysis Division.  The Monitoring 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 determination
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,  operates 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 simulation models.  Reviews environmental impact statements.  Monitors
 meteorological and  air quality parameters on a nationwide basis to determine
 the existence or potential of air pollution episodes.

     d.   Strategies  and Air Standards Division.  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 economic, energy,  and environmental
 impact  studies in support of ambient air quality and national emission stan-
 dards.   Responsibilities  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; recommendations 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 economic analyses  in support of new source performance  standards and
 hazardous pollutant standards.   Develops methodologies,  policy  and guidelines
 for benefit analysis,  economic  incentives for air pollution control, risk
 assessment,  and air standard decision making.

     e.   Stationary  Source Compliance Division.  The Stationary  Source Compliance
 Division,  under the supervision of Director,  develops and provides technical
 program direction to enforcement programs within each Region and nationally for
 the control of  air  pollution from stationary sources.  Conducts abatement confer-
 ences.   With the Office of  Enforcement and Compliance Monitoring,  develops  Agency
 policies, guidelines,  and regulations pertaining to citizen suits  and the exer-
 cises of the Agency's  authority to inspect facilities and to require recordkeeping,
 reports,  emission sampling,  and monitoring by owners 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.   Develops other  compliance policies, guidelines,  criteria, and pro-
 cedures  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 activ-
 ities as appropriate, and resolves compliance problems which are national or
multi-Regional  in scope.
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 40  OFFICE OF RADIATION PROGRAMS„   The Office of Radiation Programs  (ORP),
 under the supervision of a Director,  is responsible to the Assistant Adminis-
 trator for Air and Radiation for the  radiation activities  of  the Agency,
 including development 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 protection programs;
 establishes and directs  a national surveillance and investigation program for
 measuring radiation levels in the  environment;  evaluates and  assesses  the
 impact of radiation on the general public  and the environment; and maintains
 liaison with other public and private organizations involved  in environmental
 radiation protection activities,,   Coordinates with  and assists the Office of
 Enforcement and Compliance Monitoring in enforcement activities where  EPA has
 jurisdiction.   Provides  editorial  policy and guidance,  and assists other
 parts of ORP in preparing publications,

     a»   Criteria and Standards Division.   The Criteria and Standards Division,
 under the administrative and technical supervision  of  a Director, is respon-
 sible for formulating and recommending policies,  criteria,  and standards
 designed to protect the  environment,  the general  public and the environment
 from 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  Atomic 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 sources 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 promulgation responsibility
 is located outside of OAR.

     b.   Analysis and Support Division.  The Analysis and Support Division,
 under the supervision of a Director,  is responsible for providing support to
 the development of standards and regulations.   Support  takes  the form  of
 evaluating human health  and environmental  risks and radiation exposure and
 providing basic understanding of the  biological effects of  radiation.  In
 support  of standards and guidance  development, conducts economic studies of
 alternative  choices of controls and evaluates  technology and  processes to
 reduce exposure to ionizing and nonionizing radiation  in the  environment.
 Provides statistical and applied mathematics support to the standards-setting
 function.  Develops mathematical models of  the environmental  transport of
 radionuclides.   Determines  and reports findings on  the radiological  quality of
 the environment.   Determines if environmental levels are within EPA estab-
 lished radiological guidelines and standards and  recommends changes  to existing
control programs.   Develops  general guidance for design and implementation of
surveillance programs.   Develops emergency  planning criteria  and coordinates
Agency 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-
toring System and prepares summaries of the findings.  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 impact statement reviews.  Has
lead responsibility within EPA for providing capability for field measurement
in emergency situations involving 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 recommends control measures.  Provides
capability for evaluation and assessment of environmental radiation sources
through field studies makes independent measurements at operating nuclear
facilities.  Provides technical support for environmental impact statement
reviews.  Provides technical assistance to the States and EPA Regional Offices
in their radiation-related programs, and provides special laboratory support
to other Government agencies as requested.  Coordinates program activities and
support requirements with the Director, Environmental Monitoring Systems
Laboratory, Las Vegas (ORD).
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   Office of
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     Strategies and
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   Emissions Standards
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     Monitoring and
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    Control Programs
       Development
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                                  Stationary Source
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     Program
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  Certification
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     Emission
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    Engineering
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             CHAPTER 13 - OFFICE OF PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES

10  OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES.
The functions and responsibilities outlined below are assigned to the Assistant
Administrator for Pesticides and Toxic Substances and are carried out by offi-.
cials within the Office of Pesticides and Toxic Substances (OPTS) under his/her
supervision,,

The Assistant Administrator serves as the principal adviser to the Administrator
in matters pertaining to assessment and regulation of pesticides and toxic
substances and is responsible for managing the Agency's pesticides and toxic
substances programs under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide
Act (FIFRA); the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA); the Toxic
Substances Control Act (TSCA); and for promoting coordination of all Agency
programs engaged in toxic substances activities,,

The Assistant Administrator has responsibility for establishing Agency
strategies for implementation and integration of the pesticides and the toxic
substances programs under applicable Federal statutes; developing and operating
Agency programs and policies for assessment and control of pesticides and
toxic substances; developing recommendations for Agency priorities for research,
monitoring, regulatory, and information-gathering activities relating to
pesticides and toxic substances; developing scientific, technical, economic,
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 compliance 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 policy
issueso  Provides review and coordinates program activities to ensure sound
scientific basis for establishing criteria, standards, or regulations to protect
human health and well-being; evaluates and recommends science policy options;
reviews and evaluates rulemaking from science and policy aspects; and advises
on the overall quality of science in the OPTS; 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 appropriate=

    b.  Office of the Executive Director.  The Executive Director provides
advice and counsel to the Assistant Administrator for Pesticides and Toxic
Substances on a wide range of issues such as program planning, policy develop-
ment and implementation, management, and direction and control of the technical
and administrative aspects of the OPTSs as necessary provides guidance to and
coordination of the activities of the Science and Policy Analysis Staff; through
subordinate supervisors directs the Regulatory Staff; the Compliance
Monitoring Staff; the Chemical Coordination Staff; and the Administration,
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 Budget, and Federal Register Staff;  and assists in direction of  activities at
 program office level.

         (1)  Regulatory Staff.   The  Regulatory Staff,  under the  supervision of
 a Director, serves as the focal point between the  Office of Pesticides and
 Toxic Substances and the other EPA offices and external sources  for development
 and review of OPTS rules and policies and  ensuring compliance with  the Agency's
 procedures and the Office of Management and Budget's  (OMB)  regulatory reform
 objectives.  The Staff provides a focal point within OPTS for Executive Order
 12291, the Regulatory Flexibility Act and  the Paperwork Reduction Act.  Parti-
 cipates in and directs, where appropriate, review  processes such as internal
 reviews, OMB reviews, and Red Border and Steering  Committee reviews; and  also
 represents OPTS on the Agency Steering Committee.   Evaluates OPTS regulations
 and statutes to identify and reconmend future regulatory reform  initiatives
 that would minimize burdens  and eliminate  inconsistencies;  identifies key
 policy and resource issues arising from regulatory and non-regulatory alterna-
 tives and analyzes the impact of these alternatives on proposed  and existing
 programs;  provides inter/intra  Agency liaison with other offices and agencies
 concerning regulatory reform matters;  and  provides management information
 systems to monitor internal  and external regulatory activities.

         (2)   Compliance Monitoring Staff.   The Compliance Monitoring Staff,
 under the supervision of a Director,  plans,  directs, and coordinates the  pesti-
 cides and  toxic substances compliance  program of the Agency.  Establishes
 enforcement compliance priorities, provides overall direction to and develops
 accountability measures for  the Regional enforcement compliance  programs,  keeps
 compliance statistics (based on input as necessary from Regional Offices), pro-
 vides technical support for  litigation activity, provides resources in Regional
 program budgets to support enforcement compliance  activities, takes the lead
 role  in preparing  guidance and  policy  decisions on enforcement compliance issues,
 and  concurs as necessary on  enforcement actions at an  early stage in case
 development.   Issues  civil administrative  complaints and other administrative
 orders in  cases of first impression, overriding national significance, or
 violations by any  entity in more than  one  Region.   Coordinates with the Office
 of Enforcement and Compliance Monitoring in  an attorney-client relationship,
 with  the Office of Enforcement  and Compliance  Monitoring providing  legal
 support for  informal  and formal administrative resolution of  violations;  for
 the the  conduct of litigation;  for interpreting statutes, regulations and
 other legal  precedent covering  EPA's activities; and for advising program
managers on  the legal  implications of  alternative  courses of actions.

 Coordinates  with the Office of  Pesticide Programs  (OPP) in  the conduct of
pesticide  enforcement  compliance and registration  programs under the Federal
 Insecticide,  Fungicide,  and Rodenticide Act  (FIFRA).   Responsible for the
development and implementation of compliance activities associated  with
 FIFRA.   Establishes policy and  operating procedures for sampling programs; for
export certification;  and  for monitoring to assure compliance with experi-
mental use permits, pesticides  use restrictions, and industry recordkeeping
requirements.   Establishes policy and  guidance for  the  State Cooperative
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 Enforcement Grant Program ard the certification and applicator training
 program.,  Participates in decisions involving the  cancellation or  suspension
 of registration, ard determines whether other compliance action are  appropriate,,
 Coordinates and directs national enforcement actions such as recalls,  seizures,
 and civil suits,.

 Coordinates with the Office of Toxic Substances (OTS) in the promulgation of
 rules arri regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).   Respon-
 sible for the development and implementation of compliance responsibilities
 associated with TSCA.  Participates in regulation development  to control toxic
 chemicals; inspects facilities subject to TSCA regulation as a part of investi-
 gations which are  national in scope, or which require specialized  expertise
 provided by the Office of Toxic Substances;  and sanples and  analyzes chemicals
 to determine compliance with TSCA.   Coordinates and provides guidance  and
 direction to TSCA compliance activities,  including administrative  suits.
 Participates in the  control of imminent hazards under TSCAo  Responsible for  the
 development of National Compliance  Monitoring procedures in  support of TSCAo
 Participates in the  implementation  and  maintenance  of Headquarters laboratory
 data audit/laboratory inspection program.  Provides a national pesticides  ard
 toxic substances compliance overview and program policy direction  to the
 Regional Offices ard maintains liaison with  the National Enforcement Investiga-
 tions Center.   Carries out these  functions through subordinate units in  the
 areas of Policy ard  Grants ard of Compliance „

         (3)   Chemical Coordination  Staff.  The Chemical Coordination Staff, under
 the management of  a  Director,  is  responsible  for developing policies and
 procedures for  the coordination and  integration of Agency and  Federal  activities
 concerning toxic substances.   The staff is responsible  for cross-agency chemical
 strategy development,  creation and analysis of chemical information data bases
 for integration of Agency chemical activities,  ard  the  Chemical  Substances
 Information  Network  (CSIN).

         (4)   The Administration,  Budget and Federal Register Staff.  The
 Administration,  Budget and  Federal Register Staff,  under  the supervision of a
 Director,,  serves as  the principal adviser to  the Assistant Administrator on
 matters  relating to  program evaluation, management,  resource allocation, per-
 sonnel,  ard  administration.  Directs management cdvice  ard assistance  to the
 Assistant Administrator ard components  of the  Office of  Pesticides and Toxic
 Substances?  serves as  a focal point  for liaison ard  coordination with  the
 Office of Administration and Resources  Management and the Office of Policy,
 Planning ard  Evaluation in securing  and providing administrative,  budget,
 financial  management,  program development and planning services  for the Office
 of  the Assistant Administrator.   Exercises responsibility for program planning,
 resource analysis and  control, and program evaluation.   Identifies studies
 ard  recommends  solutions  to OPTS management ard  administrative  issues; designs
 and  administers program management and planning, financial, administrative,
 and other management systems; ard coordinates  the OPTS budgeting and operating
planning activities.   Directs and coordinates OPTS-wide administrative matters
 such as  facilities management, ADP ard word processing acquisition, personnel
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management, contracts management, and provides Office-wide Congressional and
Executive correspondence management services in addition to correspondence
management service for the Office of the Assistant Administrator.  Serves as
control point for all OPTS "Federal Register" documents.  Carries out these
functions through subordinate staffs in the areas of Federal Register and
administration and budget.
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2,  OFFICE OF PESTICIDE PROGRAMS.  The Office of Pesticide Programs, (OPP)
under the management of a Director, is responsible to the Assistant Administra-
tor, Office of Pesticides and Toxic Substances, for leadership of the overall
pesticide activities of the Agency under the authority of the Federal Insecti-
cide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and several provisions of the
Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), including the development of
strategic plans for the control of the national environmental pesticide situation,
Such plans are implemented by the Office of Pesticide Programs, other EPA com-
ponents, 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 environment; monitoring of pesticide residue levels in food,
humans, and nontarget fish and wildlife; preparation of pesticide registration
guidelines; development 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; development of research
needs and monitoring requirements for the pesticide program and related areas?
review of impact statements dealing with pesticides; and carrying out of
assigned international activities,

    a.  Program Management and Support Division,  The Program Management and
Support Division (PMSD) under the supervision of a Director, serves as the
principal OPP staff arm for overall pesticides program management, planning
and evaluation, formulation of OPP budgets, administrative management, and
information resources management and services.  Assists the Office Director
and the Division Directors in the preparation of program plans and related
budget proposals (including coordination of the enforcement and research
components 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 through coordinated inter-
divisional efforts, evaluates performance to determine adequacy of response to
plans and policies.  Recommends approaches to program improvements based upon
such findings.  Provides direction, assistance, and guidance to Divisions on
administrative and personnel activities, including advice on employees relations
problems, and provides centralized fund control and reporting services for
OPP,  Provides overall leadership of OPP's complete information management
program.  This includes technical information services; management of very
large central collections of company data, assessment of information needs and
development of information and records management policies, systems, and proce-
dures; and centralized support services for digital computer systems analyses
and the design and operation of ADP systems.  Serves as the primary point of
contact for Freedom of Information (FOI) regarding pesticides and directs
Opp's confidential business information security program.
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     bo  Benefits and Use Division.   The Benefits and  Use  Division, 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 from that use»   Conducts economic analyses on  the
 impacts of alternative regulatory decisions  and  on special or emergency pesti-
 cide use application as well as on the plans and policies of  individual program
 actionso  Develops scientific data  on the  potential  for exposure  to pesticides
 by determining residues and metabolites through analytical methods development,,
 Provides data on the amount of environmental exposure from pesticides of parti-
 cular regulatory concern to the Agency, that may trigger  regulatory activities.
 Maintains pesticide laboratory capability  to detect pesticide traces in environ-
 mental media, and to characterize components of complex chemical  formulations,,
 Develops data by special projects on toxic contaminants in products for use in
 regulatory procedures,,  Develops comprehensive  methods and quality capabilities
 for pesticides program within the Agency's quality assurance program, and pro-
 vides accurate chemical standards to support the scientific data  needs of OPP
 and the Regional Offices (States)„

     GO   Hazard Evaluation Division   The Hazard  Evaluation Division, under
 the supervision of  a Director,  reviews, evaluates, and validates  all data
 submitted on the toxicological  and  adverse effects on humans, domestic animals,
 fish and wildlife,  and other  biological species  resulting from the use of
 pesticides and performs  risk  assessments on  proposed  and  existing pesticide
 useso   This assessment of risk  involves the  examination of scientific data
 from 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,  substitutue  chemical reviews,  special document reviews, general scientific
 literature  and laboratory and contractor reports.  Supports the regulatory
 programs of the Office 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«

    do   Registration Division  The Registration Division, 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 (FIFRA).  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 FIFRAo
 Issues emergency exemptions from registration requirements under authority of
 Section  18 of FIFRAo  Provides guidance to State authorities and administers
 Federal  activities relating to State Special local Need (SLN)  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 Com-
pliance Monitoring Staff regarding FIFRA compliance  and  enforcement activities.
When pesticides or pesticide ingredients are suspected of causing unreasonable

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adverse effects to man or the environment, carries our risk/benefit analyses un-
der 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 re-
sponsibilities in the areas of program planning and evaluation, special projects
related to the registration or reregistration of pesticides, development of
budget information, personnel training and liaison with Agency personnel and
administrative services.
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3,  OFFICE OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES,  The Office of Toxic Substances (OTS)f under
the management of a Director and Deputy Director, is responsible to the Assis-
tant 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; data
development; health, environmental and economic assessment? and negotiated or
regulatory control actions,,  The Director provides operational guidance to EPA
Regional Offices, reviews and evaluates toxic substances activities at EPA
Headquarters and Regional Offices, and coordinates TSCA activities with other
EPA offices and Federal and State agencies,,  The Director is also responsible
for coordinating communication with the industrial community, environmental
groups, and other interested parties on matters relating to the implementation
of TSCA and managing the joint planning of the toxics research and development
under the auspices of the Chemical Testing and Assessment Research Committee
(CTARC),

    a,  TSCA Assistance Office.  The TSCA Assistance Office (TAD), under the
supervision of a Director, is responsible to the Director, Office of Toxic
Substances (OTS), for implementation of sections 12(b) and 26(d) of the Toxic
Substances Control Act (TSCA).  Advises and assists industry, environmental
groups, trade associations, public interest groups, States, Regional Offices,
and other countries on OTS policy and regulatory positions on matters relating
to the implementation of TSCA,  Maintains liaison with the EPA Office of
Congressional Liaison, formally responding to all Congressional inquiries
relevant to TSCA,  Provides technical assistance to the chemical industry,
including the small business community, through initiatives aimed at meeting
TSCA requirements.  In this regard, conducts periodic surveys of industry
activities, reporting on EPA actions which may impede or enhance technological
innovation and recommending alternate approaches to achieving control of
chemical risks.  Recommends options on Agency policy and procedures with respect
to changing technology.  Reviews and comments on TSCA regulatory packages,
legislative initiatives, policy statements and other documents as requested by
the Director, OTS.  Responsible for gathering, developing and disseminating
information explaining TSCA in such forms as fact sheets, booklets, brochures,
films, etc., to internal and external audiences.  Arranges symposia, meetings
and conferences involving Agency officials and representatives of industry,
labor, environmental groups, trade associations and other interested  parties
to exchange information relevant to TSCA implementation.  Assists Regional
Offices in responding to external inquiries to ensure policy consistency.

    b.  The Office of Program Management and Evaluation.  The Office  of Program
Management and Evaluation (OPME), under the supervision of the Director, serves
as the principal staff office to the Director, Office of Toxic Substances, on
matters relating to budgeting, program planning, resource management, adminis-
trative operations, and program evaluation.  In regard to these matters, OIME
recommends and implements administrative policies and procedures Office-wide;
prepares official budget submissions to the Agency, OMB, and the Congress;
coordinates the development of all planning documents; monitors and audits all
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 designs and implements  administrative management information systems; conducts
 performance agreement reviews; and provides financial and analytical support.
 The Office of Program Management and Evaluation provides the Office Director
 and TSCA Assistance  Office with all administrative, personnel management, and
 financial  management services„  Coordinates planning activities necessary to
 develop recommendations on OTS programs,  including the  identification of alter-
 native  program goals, priorities, objectives and plans; ensures that OTS programs
 conform to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act; recommends and, as
 directed,  conducts reviews and evaluations of OTS programs to determine effec-
 tiveness,  efficiency and ability to attain goals and objectives, including the
 development of appropriate criteria to measure program performance and environ-
 mental  results; provides inputs to the Agency's Management Accountability and
 Importing  System; and develops and implements OTS-^wide systems or processes
 necessary  to provide program evaluation,

     Co   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 new chemicals
 and new uses of such chemicals found to present or to have the potential for
 presenting unreasonable risks to human health and/or the environment.  CCD is
 responsible for the  oversight and management of the regulatory evaluation and
 decisionmaking processes for new chemicals subject to manufacturing or processing
 notices under section 5, subject to citizens' petitions under section 21, seeking
 action  under sections 4, 5, or 6, or identified as candidates for control action
 through the efforts  of  the Existing Chemical Assessment Division.  CCD evaluates
 alternative remedial control measures under TSCA and makes recommendations
 concerning the existence of unreasonable risk, appropriate regulatory control
measures and priority for  action in implementing 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-promulgation programs such as review of exemption applications; evaluates
 the  need for and, as appropriate, develops chemical-specific orders and notices
pursuant to sections 5(e), 5(f), 6(b), and in cooperation with the Office of
General Counsel, supports  court actions under sections 5(e), 5(f), and 7.

    d.   Existing Chemical Assessment Division.  The Existing Chemical Assessment
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 implementing 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 Divi-
sion, Economics and Technology Division, and the Health 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 regula-
tions may be warranted  and evaluates the types of hazards and degrees of risk
reflected in the data and petitions submitted to the Agency under TSCA sections
4, 8, and 21,  The Existing Chemical Assessment Division develops and implements
reporting and recordkeeping rules and guidelines for existing chemicals under
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 section 8 of the TSCA to ensure the Agency's access to industry data needed  to
 identify and evaluate possible unreasonable risks posed by commercial chemicals„
 ECAD also develops and implements procedures for systematically screening
 available information on existing chemicals and uses of chemicals to identify
 priority chemicals or categories of chemicals for further evaluation as possible
 sources of unreasonable risk to human health or the environment,,   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 implements 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  lesting Committee (ITC),  and evaluating requests for  exemptions
 from testing,   ECAD manages all activities under sections 12 and  13 relating to
 exports and  imports into customs territory.

     e.   Health and Environmental Review Division„   The Health and Environmental
 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 human health and the  environment (assisting the Chemical Control Division)
 conducted under section  5 of TSCA.   The Division develops and updates testing
 guidelines in support of section 4 implementation;  reviews,  validates,  and
 evaluates test data submitted by industry and other available  information rele-
 vant 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 OTS.   In addition, HERD provides
 technical support  to the Existing Chemical Assessment Division in implementing
 the TSCA testing and existing chemicals programs and to the  Chemical Control
 Division in  rule development 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  collaboration with the Office of
 Research and Development and academic and international organizations.

     f.   Exposure Evaluation Division.   The Exposure Evaluation Division (BED),
 under the  supervision of a Director,  is responsbile for the  integrated  assess-
ment of  human  and environmental  exposure to  chemical  substances in support of
OTS risk assessment  activities.   BED  provides standards,  guidance,  and  rule
development  support  to the Chemical Control  Division  and  the Existing Chemical
Assessment Division  for  chemical, physical,  and persistence properties  testing,
analytical methods,  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 industry 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
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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  performs
risk estimation and statistical support 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 collaboration with the  Office of
Research and Development 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 OTS quality assurance program„  BED is responsible for
managing and implementing section 6(e) of TSCA and regulations promulgated
thereunder that address the manufacture, processing, distribution in commerce,
use, marking and disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls0  The Exposure
Evaluation Division is also responsible for processing all applications for
exemptions from the requirements of section 6(e)(3)(A).

    g»  Information 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 Haadquarters„  The Division is responsible for
the development of ADP systems to support analysis of TSCA chemicals, for
maintaining the computer network, and for the collection and dissemination of
data submitted to the Agency and to other Federal departments and agencies, as
required by section 10(b); serves as the focal point for the receipt and control
of all documents received as a result of TSCA rulemaking activity,  including the
security of such documents; provides guidance to OTS 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 inter-
national chemical information conmunity to exchange data; develops  chemical
information policy? develops long-range chemical information strategies; and
performs information integration planning for OTS to relate information systems
to each other and to other OTS sources of information,,  In addition, the Divi-
sion establishes and manages the OTS Data Management Centers which include
Confidential Business Information (CBI) and non-CBI information clearinghouses;
and provides support services for multiple user data sources.  Services include
data collection, data extraction, data coding, data retrieval, and accurate
and timely updates,

    h.  Economics and Technology Division.  The Economics and Technology
Division, under the supervision of a Director, is responsible for economic,
industrial chemistry, and engineering analyses in support of Office of Toxic
Substances' program activities.  Supports the Chemical Control Division by
supplying any economic, industrial chemistry, and engineering support needed
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for Sections 5, 6, and 1 ruleraaking.  Supports the Assessment Division by
supplying any economic, industrial chemistry, and engineering support needed
for Sections 4 and 8 rulemaking.  Provides technological input into major
risk assessments conducted by OTS under the coordination of the Assessment
Division.  Participates in the development of regulations within OTS ensuring
that economic and technical feasibility issues are fully considered.  Provides
engineering and industrial chemistry analyses as part of the initial review of
premanufacture notices.  Gondusts assessments of the overall economic,
engineering, and industrial chemistry impacts of TSCA regulatory actions and
OTS non-regulatory actions.
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                                          OFFICE OF PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
Science and Policy
  Analysis Staff
ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR
          FOR
    PESTICIDES AND
   TOXIC SUBSTANCES
           Executive
           Director
                                                                                         I
                                                          Regulatory
                                                            Staff
                                                Coropliance
                                                Monitoring
                                                   Staff
                                                                                                  I
                                                                                         1
                 Administration
                Budget & Federal
                 Register Staff
  Chemical
Coordination
    Staff
             Office of
             Pesticide
             Programs
                          Office of
                            Toxic
                         Substances
                Hazard
              Evaluation
               Division
               Benefits
               and Use
               Division
          Program Management
                 and
           Support Division
             Registration
               Division
                         Economics and
                          Technology
                           Division
TSCA Assistance
   Office
Office of Program
Management and
Evaluation
                           Chemical
                           Control
                           Division
                           Information
                           Management
                           Division
                       Existing Chemical
                          Assessment
                            Division
                                                     Health and
                                                Environmental Review
                                                      Division
                                                      Exposure
                                                     Evaluation
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                         CHAPTER 14 - REGIONAL OFFICES

1.  GENERAL PROVISIONS.  There  are  ten Regional Offices of  the Agency with
Regional boundaries and Headquarters locations as provided  below:

                              REGION AND AREA
  I  Headquarters - Boston,  MA
      Connecticut, Maine,  Massa-
      chusetts, New Hampshire,
      Rhode Island, \fernont

 II  Hsadquarters - New York,  NY
      New Jersey, New York,
      Puerto Rico, Virgin
      Islands

III  Headquarters - Philadelphia
      PA, Delaware, Maryland,
      Pennsylvania, Virginia,
      Wast Virginia, District  of
      Columbia

 IV  Headquarters - Atlanta, GA
      Alabama,  Florida,  Gsorgia,
      Kentucky, Mississippi,
      North Carolina,  South Caro-
      lina, Tennessee
 V  Headquarters - Chicago,  IL
      Illinois,  Indiana, Michigan,
      Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin
  VT  Headquarters - Dallas, TX
       Arkansas, Louisiana, New
       Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
 VII  Headquarters - Kansas
       City, MO, Iowa, Kansas,
       Missouri, Nebraska
VIII  Headquarters - Denver, CO
       Colorado, Montana, North
       Dakota, South Dakota,
       Utah, Wyoming
  K  Headquarters - San Fran-
       cisco, CA, Ariasna,
       California, Hawaii,
       Nevada, Arterican Samoa,
       Guam Trust Territories
       of Pacfic Islands, Wake
       Island

   X  Headquarters - Seattle, WA
       Alaska, Idaho, Oregon,
       W&shing ton
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2.  ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS - STANDARD STRUCTURE AND GENERIC FUNCTIONAL
STATEMENTS.

    a.  Regional Administrator.  The Regional Administrators are responsible to
the Administrator, within the boundaries of their respective Regions, for the
execution of  the Regional programs of the Agency and such other responsibilities
as may be assigned.  They serve as the Administrator'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 for: (1) Accomplishing
national program objectives within their Regions as established by the Adminis-
trator, Deputy Administrator, Assistant Administrators, Associate Administrators,
and Heads of Headquarters Staff Offices; (2) Developing, proposing, and imple-
menting approved Regional programs for comprehensive and integrated environmental
protection activities; (3) Total resource management in their Regions within
guidelines provided by Headquarters; (4) Conducting effective Regional enforce-
ment and compliance programs; (5) Translating technical program direction and
evaluation provided by the various Assistant Administrators, Associate Adminis-
trators and Heads of Headquarters Staff Offices into effective operating
programs at the Regional level, and assuring that such programs are executed
efficiently; (6).Etercising approval authority for proposed State standards
and implementation plans; and (7) Providing for overall and specific evaluations
of Regional programs, both internal Agsncy and State activities.

    b.  Deputy Regional Administrator.  Deputy Regional Administrators assist
the Regional Administrators in the discharge of their duties and responsibil-
ities and serve as Acting Regional Administrator in the absence of their Regional
Administrator.

    c.  Regional Counsels.  The Regional Counsels serve as attorney-advisers
to the Regional Administrators and their program and administrative staffs.  The
Regional Counsels may also provide legal services to Agency activities located
within the Region, but not reporting to a Regional Administrator.  To the extent
necessary, Regional Counsels consult with and coordinate their activities with
the Headquarters Office of Cfeneral Counsel and the Office of Enforcement and Com-
pliance Monitoring.  The Regional Counsels report to the Regional Administrators
on day-to-day activities while reporting to the Headquarters Cfeneral Counsel
on matters involving national consistency and the management of Regional Counsel
personnel.  In addition, the Regional Counsels are responsible for the specific
activities outlined below.

        (1)  The Regional Counsels 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 program managers
on the legal implications of alternative courses of action.

        (2)  Regional Counsels provide legal advice and assistance to the Region's
construction grants programs and handle bid protests, grant appeals and other
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         (3)  They assist the Regional program managers in drafting  the  terms
 and conditions of items such as permits, notices of violation, administrative
 orders or administrative complaints (particularly where novel or complex mat-
 ters are involved) so as to ensure the enforce ability 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 prograns  (such as  State
 Implementation 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 permits 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 from the Regional program
 offices, and will concur on each request for judicial action prior to its refer-
 ral to the Assistant Administrator for Enforcement and Compliance Monitoring.

         (8)   Following the referral of a case  to the Department of Justice, the
 Regional Counsel will be  responsible  for  fulfilling  all requests for supple-
 mental information by the Department or  by the U.S.  Attorney's Office.

         (9)   Regional Counsels manage  the  conduct of  the Agency's participation
 in defensive  litigation and  assist the Department of Justice or the U.S. Attorney
 in  the litigation.

    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 manage-
 ment support  to  the Regional Administrator and Deputy Regional Administrator,
 and all  components of  the Regional Office.  The  functions of the Office shall
 include  the development of program strategies such as State/EPA Agreements,
 program evaluations, and analytic  studies.  Program activities shall be in
 conformance with national strategy and policy guidelines.  The functions of
 the Office  include: personnel management  (including equal employment opportun-
 ity), financial management, environmental assessment  (EIS), Regional program
planning, automatic data processing, safety and security, library services,
 facilities and space management, general services, and centralized  grants
administration.

    e.  Audit and Inspection Activities.   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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    f o  Air and Waste Management Division.  The Air and Waste Management
Division, under the supervision of a Director, recommends to the Regional
Administrator goals, priorities, and objectives for the Regional Air,  Radia-
tion, Pesticides, Toxic Substances, and Waste Management Programs and is
responsible for the development, coordination, implementation, evaluation,
and permits issuance and related compliance monitoring of these programs,in-
cluding enforcement litigation referrals.  Program recommendations and activities
shall be in conformance with national strategy and policy guidelines.   Assists
the States in developing comprehensive air programs, including state implemen-
tation plans and transportation control plans*  In coordination with the
Environmental Services Division, provides or arranges for technical assistance
to State and local agencies in developing and implementing plans, monitoring
systems, instrumentation, and data collection and analysis systems-

    g.  Environmental Services Division.  The Environmental Services Division,
under the supervision of a Director, collects, analyzes, and evaluates environ-
mental quality data, including pesticide sampling, in support of Regional and
national monitoring requirements.  Directs and coordinates surveillance,
pollution source inventory, and monitoring activities within the Region, and
provides necessary analytical laboratory support services.  Directs the
operation of subregional laboratory elements.  Provides advice and assistance
to State and local agencies concerning techniques, methodology, quality
control, as well as laboratory support when required, to assure effective
monitoring systems.  Conducts special studies, investigations, analyses, and
surveys to acquire the necessary data to support program offices within EPA.
Implements Regional monitoring programs to meet Regional and national
objectives not met by Headquarters programs.  Conducts CERCLA and CWA
Section 311 emergency response activities.

    h.  Water Management Division.   The Water Division, under the supervision
of a Director, recommends to the Regional Administrator goals, priorities, and
objectives for the Regional Water Programs; and is responsible for the develop-
ment, coordination, implementation, evaluation and compliance monitoring of
these programs, including enforcement litigation referrals.  Program recommen-
dations and activities shall be in conformance with national strategy and
policy guidelines.  Assists the States in developing comprehensive 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 compliance monitoring programs.  Develops
control strategies for nohpoint source dischargers and ocean dumping.  Operates
a drinking water program.  In coordination with the Environmental Services
Division, provides or arranges for technical assistance to State and local
agencies in developing and implementing these programs.

3.  ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS—STAFF FUNCTIONS.  This Chapter does not
provide for formal structuring of staff elements reporting to the Regional
Administrator.  Such functions includes Civil Rights, Congressional and
Intergovernmental 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.

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                           AUTHORIZED EPA REGIONAL ORGANIZATION
       HQ General
       Counsel
                                   REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
DEPUTY REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
        Office  of
        Regional
         Counsel
           Water
        Management
         Division
                                          Public
                                          Affairs
Congressional and
Intergovernmental
     Liaison
                                Office of Assistant Regional
                                      Administrator for
                                   Policy and Management*
                             Equal Employment
                            Opportunity Officer
                                                                                1
        Air and Waste
         Management
         Division**
     Envi ronmental
       Services
       Division
 * Alternative Rsgional  organization may  reflect Management  Division concept.
** Alternative Regional  organization may  reflect separate divisions for Air and Waste Management  functions.

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S-EPA TRANSMITTAL
CLASSIFICATTONNO,


APPROVAL DATE:     12/4/83
ADDRESSEE
               ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS MANUAL - 1983 EDITION
   1.  PURPOSE.   This  transmittal provides a new version of the  EPA
   Organization and  Functions Manual.

   2.  EXPLANATION.  This Manual contains information regarding  the current
   organization  and  functions of the Environnental Protection Agency.  On
   September 16, 1983  the Deputy Administrator approved a streamlining of
   the Agency's  management structure in Headquarters.  The major organiza-
   tional changes resulting from this streamlining were:

      0 the establishment of a separate Office of General Counsel and
        Office of Enforcement and Compliance Monitoring;

      0 the reuniting of the biriget and administrative activities under the
        Assistant Administrator for Administration and Resources Management;
        and

      0 the creation of an Assistant Administrator for External  Affairs,
        encompassing the Offices of Congressional Liaison, Intergovernmental
        Liaison, Public Affairs, and Federal Activities.

   This revision also includes approved reorganizations of the Office of
   Toxic Substances  and the Office of  Solid Waste.

   3.  SUPERSESSION.  The Organization and Functions Manual dated August 31,
   1982 is superseded.

   4.  FILING.  Discard the old version of this Manual and file  the attached
   in a three-ring binder.
                                                       £~T  At^^w-x^.
                                         Howard M. Messner
                               Assistant Administrator for Administration
                                      and Resources Management
ORIGINATOR:  Management and Organization Division/Office of Administration
EPA Form 1315-12 (Rev. 7-82) REPLACES EPA FORMS 1315-1A AND THE PREVIOUS EDITION OF 1315-12.

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