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June 1989
Regional Profiles
Office of Administration
ami Organization Division
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Purpose
This Regional Profiles document is a reference and an educa-
tional resource. It is intended to give the reader a taste of what
the Regions are about: organizational structure, demographics,
human and financial resources, and the challenges and issues
facing each Region.
Background
The first Regional Profiles was published in February. 1986. In
1988, the Office of Regional Operations asked the Management
and Organization Division (M&O) to create a new Regional
Profiles. We surveyed Regional and Headquarters offices about
content and format, and gathered information from the Regions,
the Office of the Comptroller, and historical files in M&O to create
this document.
Resource Data
The budget figures represent the final fiscal-year appropriated
resources for all appropriations (new obligatory authority); the
workyear figures represent the final fiscal-year workyear ceiling
for Superfund, Lust, and operating programs. In FY 1985, the
operating programs had a major increase in Regional workyears
to support new requirements in the hazardous waste program
from new reauthorized legislation. In FY 1986, Superfund
resources were decreased due to the delay in reauthorization.
The large increase in FY 1987 dollars is from the pent up demand
for site work after the Superfund program was reauthorized. All
figures were provided by the EPA Comptroller.
Major
Contributors
Michael T. Schumacher, Management & Organization Division
Macara Lousberg, Management &; Organization Division
The Ten Regional Offices
Office of the Comptroller
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. The Ten Regions
•General Page 7
•Budget Page 9
•Organizational Structure Page 12
•National-Regional Relationship Page 13
•Lead Region Concept Page 15
II. Regions I - X: Individual Profiles
•Region I • Page 21
•Region II Page 27
•Region III Page 33
•Region IV Page 39
•Region V ' Page 45
•Region VI Page 51
•Region VII Page 57
•Region VIII Page 63
. -Region IX Page 69
•Region X Page 75
HI. Addresses: Major State Agencies and Departments
•Region I Page 83
•Region II Page 84
•Region III Page 85
•Region IV Page 86
•Region V Page 87
•Region VI Page 88
•Region VII Page 89
•Region VIII Page 90
•Region IX Page 91
•Region X Page 92
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I. The Ten Regions
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Administrative
Law Judges
Civil Rights
Small &
Disadvantaged
Business Utilization
Science
Advisory Board
Cooperative Environmental
Management
Executive Support
i i
Ass
ADMINISTRATOR Ass
DEP
UTY ADMINISTRATOR
Assistant Administrator Assistant Administrator
for Administration And for Enforcement and
Resources Management Compliance Monitoring
i i
Assistant Administrator
for Inspector General
International Activities
1 1
Assistant Administrator Assistant Administrator
for Air and Radiation for Pesticides and
Toxic Substances
ASS
1
General Counsel
i
Assistant Administra
for Research and
Development
1
ociate Administrator for
eg onal Operations &
State/Local Relations
ociate Administrator for
Communications &
Public Affairs
ociate Administrator for
Congressional &
Legislative Affairs
1
Assistant Administrator
for Policy, Plann ng and
Evaluation
i
or Assistant Administrator
for Solid Waste and
Emergency Response
Assistant Administrator
for
Water
1 1
Region 1
Boston
Region II
New York
1
Region III
Philadelphia
l~
Region VII
Kansas City
1
Region VIII
Denver
1
Region IV
Atlanta
1
Region IX
San Francisco
1 1
Region V
Chicago
1
Region X
Seattle
Region VI
Dallas
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Region I
Connecticut
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Vermont
Region VI
Arkansas
Louisiana
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Region II
New Jersey
New York
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Region vn
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Region ni
Delaware
District of Columbia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
Region vni
Colorado
Montana
North Dakota
South Dakota
Utah
Wyoming
Region IV
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Region IX
Arizona
California
Hawaii
Nevada
American Samoa
Guam
Region V
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Minnesota.
Ohio
Wisconsin
Region X
Alaska
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
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THE AGENCY.'S BUDGET FOR 5UPERFUND,
LUST AND THE OPERATING PROGRAMS
3600 -
3200 -
2300 -
SUPERFUND AND LUST
OPERATING PROGRAMS
1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1933 1939
FISCAL YEAR
THE AGENCY'S WORKYEAR CEILING
FINAL FY WORKYEAR CEILING
E3 SUPERFUND AND LUST
• OPERATING PROGRAMS
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
FISCAL YEAR
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ALL 10 REGIONS COMBINED
FINAL FY APPROPRIATED RESOURCES
!3CC--f
\ 500 -
in
1200 -
LO
cr
o
Q
600 -
-iOO -
5UPERFUND AND LUST
OPERATING PROGRAMS
1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1900 1909
FISCAL YEAR
ALL 10 REGIONS COMBINED
FINAL FY WORKYEAR CEILING
7000 -
6000 -
5000 -
SUPERFUND AND LUST
OPERATING PROGRAMS
1981 1982 1983 1984- 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
FISCAL YEAR
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THE 1989 REGIONAL BUDGETS FOR SUPERFUND,
LUST , AND OPERATING PROGRAMS
SUPERFUND AND LUST
OPERATING PROGRAMS
456
REGIONS
10
THE 1989 REGIONAL WORKYEAR CEILING FOR
SUPERFUND, LUST, AND OPERATING PROGRAMS
2CO -i
456
REGIONS
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GENERAL REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
The standard Regional organization consists of three programmatic divisions, one each for air,
water, and waste, responsible for development, coordination, and delivery of their respective environ-
mental programs in the Region. c,The programmatic divisions are supported by an Environmental
Services Division which collects, analyzes, and evaluates environmental data and conducts inspec-
tion. In addition, legal and enforcement support is provided by the Office of Regional Counsel. Policy
planning, management advice, and administrative management support are provided by the Office of
the Assistant Regional Administrator for Policy and Management. Staff functions such as civil rights.
congressional and intergovernmental relations, and public affairs typically report directly to the
Regional Administrator and Deputy Regional Administrator.
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
DEPUTY REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
Office of Assisiant Regional
Administraior for
Policy-and Management
Water
Management
Division
Air
Management
Division
Waste
Management
Division
Environmental
Services •
Division .
In several Regions there are variations from this standard organizational approach. In some,
a Management Division that focuses on management support services exists in place of the Office of
the Assistant Regional Administrator for Planning and Management. Some Regions include toxic
substances, pesticides, and radiation programs in the Air. Waste, or Environmental Services
Divisions. Finally, in some cases certain emergency response functions are found in either the Waste
or Environmental Services Divisions.
Within the geographic boundaries of the Regional offices there are often EPA facilities that do
not report to the Regional organization. These include Office of Research and Development
laboratories, field stations or laboratories of Headquarters program offices, program offices them-
selves, or Office of Administration and Resources Management units to support Regional and field
units.
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EPA'S NATIONAL - REGIONAL RELATIONSHIP
There is an important division of responsibility between Headquarters and Regional offices.
The national programs are responsible for developing national policies, standards, and guidance;
providing oversight and evaluating progress: and for taking actions that are of national significance
or multi-Regional in nature. National programs, via the Regions, assure consistent implementation
of national policy.
A major objective of the Regional offices is to provide a single point of responsible Federal.
contact for State and local government officials for all environmental matters. This includes the
authority to negotiate the terms and conditions of financial assistance awards that support State and
local government implementation efforts. The Regional offices are responsible for the adaptation of
Federal policies and objectives to State "and local programs.
Where programs are delegated to States, the Regions are responsible for assisting, supporting
and evaluating State programs. Where programs are not yet delegated to States, the Regions are
responsible for directly carrying out program operations. The older national programs, such.as the
Water Program, tend to be decentralized, being largely delegated to the States with oversight respon-
sibility in the Regions. EPA's newer programs, such as the Superfund Program, are delegated to a
much lesser degree to the Regions and States. There are also some national programs that have
historically remained as centralized operations, such as the Pesticides and Toxic Substances Program.
During its first decade, EPA placed major emphasis upon large sources of pollution such as
power plants, factories, sewage treatment plants, and automobiles. Most of these are now subject to
regulations. By contrast, many of the remaining environmental problems reside in a large universe
of relatively small sources. For example, the Agency is currently focusing on pollution sources such
as gas stations, print shops, dry cleaners, and other small businesses, as well as the ways in which
individuals contribute to pollution from activities such as using fertilizers and pesticides, driving cars,
or having wood stoves in their homes.
The Agency's traditional regulatory approach of setting national standards and requiring
compliance cannot effectively address many of these remaining environmental problems. These
smaller, localized sources will require greater responsibility and action by State, county, and city
governments. State and local entities will have an increasing role in local management and
implementation of location-specific programs. However, each State is different, and programs within
a State may be at varying levels of capability. The Regional offices are positioned to assure competent
development and implementation of State and local environmental programs in diverse communities.
EPA utilizes a "matrix management" structure. Both the Regional Administrators and
Assistant Administrators in Headquarters report directly to the Administrator. At the Regional division
level, division directors report directly to the Regional Administrator for management functions such
as budget and personnel management. Regional division directors also get substantive direction from
Assistant Administrators through Headquarters program guidance and the priority-setting and
budget allocation process. This "dual-boss" situation creates a certain amount of constant tension
between Headquarters and Regional managers.
Headquarters-Regional tension is also created when Regional managers attempt to address
complex environmental problems that involve several different national programs. Regional managers
are often faced with conflicts between Regional priorities and national priorities, and with competing
priorities among the various national programs. Headquarters managers, on the other hand, do not
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have managerial or budgetary control over the Regional program staff, on whom they must depend to
carry out the objectives of the national programs.
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Each national program provides staff positions and funds to the Regions collectively, and those
resources are then distributed to the Regions based primarily on "workload models". Each Region's
budget Is thus created by combining the funds provided to it by each national program. Once the
Region obtains its total budget, the Regional Administrator has the responsibility, and the flexibility.
to manage that budget so as to both meet unique Regional needs and to accomplish program-specific
work.
While the national program offices are responsible for developing Agency policy, they are also
responsible for including the Regions in their policy-making and budgetary processes. One of the chal-
lenges of Regional involvement is how to adequately represent the viewpoints of all ten Regions in any
decision-making process, and how to develop a consensus among the ten Regions whenever that is
needed.
To ensure an organized, consistent and effective Regional role in all major phases of Agency
decision-making, the Administrator has established a special management system based on the "lead
Reglpn concept." For each major Headquarters office and program area, there is a "lead Region." Lead
Region assignments are rotated every two years to prevent over-specialization in the Regions. Lead
Regions are responsible for synthesizing the concerns of all ten Regions into a "Regional view" that can
be factored into Agency decision-making: An Associate Administrator for Regional Operations
provides day-to-day liaison among the Regional offices, the Administrator, the Deputy Administrator,
and the Assistant Administrators.
In summary, the Headquarters-Regional relationship in EPA is complex and characterized by
some Inherent tensions. However, there are numerous management systems in place to facilitate
communication and coordination between the national programs and the Regional offices. The quality
and effectiveness of the Headquarters-Regional relationship will continue to be critical to EPA's
success, especially as the Agency continues the process of delegating responsibility to its Regional
offices and to the States. In assisting State and local efforts, the Regional offices will need to continue
to expand their support through activities such as training and technology transfer, enforcement
support, financial assistance, information resources and data services. Assistance will also be needed
to provide credible information about the risks posed by various contaminants. A management
configuration that allows the Agency to successfully address environmental problems at State and
local levels will continue to be a challenge.
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THE LEAD REGION SYSTEM
PURPOSE
The purpose of the "Lead Region" System is to ensure the quality of Agency decisions by
providing an organized, consistent and effective regional role in all the major phases of Agency
decision-making.
SCOPE
The lead region system promotes regional participation in a broad range of issues. Examples
include budget development and review; workload model development; Agency guidance and
accountability systems: major regulatory development and review; and participation in research
committees, program evaluations, and other major policy deliberations such as statutory reauthori-
zations, strategic planning efforts, and evolving program implementation issues like regional applica-
tion of risk assessment/risk management concepts.
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Assigned lead regions are responsible for working with their respective National Program
Managers (NPMs) to identify and synthesize the concerns of all ten regions into a "regional view" that
can be effectively factored into Agency decision-making. NPMs are responsible for soliciting and using
this contribution from their lead region on major decisions.
While the lead region system is the principal system for dividing the work of representing
regional interests, there are issues for which this approach is not appropriate. Issues that are limited
to a single region should not be handled through the lead region. In addition, this system is not
intended-to restrict either the Headquarters or regional offices from engaging in a free flow of ideas and
information.
KEY PRINCIPLES
ROTATION! Lead region assignments are rotated every two years.
BACK-UP REGIONS! In addition to its lead assignment, each region has a back-up assignment
into which It will rotate as lead. Back-up assignments allow each region to develop substantial exper-
tise in its future lead assignment. They also help to assure adequate coverage of major issues when
the lead region is absent or requires assistance.
SELECTION CRITERIA! To the extent possible, assignments will avoid repetition over time.
alternate between programmatic and crosscutting subjects, balance regions of differing size and geo-
graphic location, and draw on DRA and staff expertise and interest.
ISSUE RESOLUTION: Where disagreements between the lead region and relevant NPMs occur
on major issues, the Assistant Administrator or the Regional Administrator may elevate the issues to
the Administrator or Deputy Administrator for resolution. The Associate Administrator for Regional
Operations may be called upon to act as a mediator or facilitator in resolving the dispute.
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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The success of the lead regions system depends on assertive action by both the NPM and its
respective lead region. This includes establishing the various management level relationships that are
needed to ensure good cooperation and communication.
LEAD REGIONS
The lead region, principally through the Deputy Regional Administrator (DRA) and appropriate
Division Director!s). takes active steps to ensure regional involvement in the major Agency decision-
making processes. The lead region:
- Works with the National Program Manager to identify and synthesize the concerns of all ten
regions into a "regional view" that can be factored into Agency decision-making on a specific issue,
policy, guidance, or plan.
- Maintains regular contact with the NPM and his/her office. The RA/DRA participates
whenever possible in regional Division Director meetings and in significant briefings by the Assistant
Administrator or Associate Administrator.
- Keeps the other regions informed of significant Headquarters actions. This involves such
activities as routine e-mail distribution, periodic conference calls, and presentations in meetings of
Regional Administrators. Deputy Regional Administrators, and regional Division Directors.
- Integrates the regional perspective into the management processes of the Agency, including
operating guidance. April Planning Session, budget development, workload model development and
tier .selections, and quarterly SPMS reviews.
- Works closely with the back-up region to ensure adequate coverage of major issues when the
lead region must be absent or requires assistance.
NATIONAL PROGRAMS
The national program, particularly through the Deputy Assistant Administrator, and appro-
priate Office Director(s), works actively with its lead region to:
- Ensure that a mechanism is in place to provide effective regional involvement and represen-
tation in major headquarters activities.
- Ensure an effective role for the lead region in major decisions, allowing adequate time for the
lead region to poll other regions as needed. This means both soliciting and using the contributions
from their lead region on major decisions.
- Set up a routine communication process (e.g., phone calls, e-mail, meetings) with the lead
region in order to keep the lead region informed early of upcoming meetings and proposed major
decisions.
- Involve the lead region in the planning of regional Division Director meetings and other
meetings of national or international significance.
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Final Lead and Back-up Regional Assignments for FY89/9O
SUBJECT AREA
Air and Radiation
Water
Pesticides and Toxics
Hazardous Waste/UST
Superfund
Management and Human
Resources
ESD and Monitoring
Research and Develop-
ment
External Affairs
Enforcement/General
Counsel
Policy and International
Activities
LEAD REGION
8
5
7
2
3
6
10
9
8
4
BACK-UP REGION
6
9
10
4
2
3
7
8 •
5
1
5
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II. Regions I -
Individual Profiles
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REGION I
John F. Kennedy Federal Building
Room 2203
Boston, MA. 02203
617-565-3715
Regional Administrator:
Michael Deland
Deputy Regional
Administrator:
Paul Keough
POPULATION:
SQUARE MILES:
MAJOR INDUSTRIES:
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
STATES:
UNIQUE ENVIRONMENTAL
FEATURES/CONSIDERATIONS:
12.737,000
66,342
•Non-electrical machinery manufacturing
•Electric and electronic equipment manufacturing
•Food and kindred products processing •
•Jewelry manufacturing and metal finishing
•Oldest manufacturing center in U.S.
•Heavily forested
•Strong tourism and recreation industry
Maine, New Hampshire. Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island,
Massachusetts
Boston remains the only metropolitan area in the country
that fails to provide secondary sewage treatment.
Growth and development issues are emerging as major
environmental concerns.
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REGION I
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
DEPUTY REGIONAL
ADMINISTRATOR
OFFICE OF
REGIONAL
COUNSEL
OFFICE OF
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
GOVERNMENTAL
RELATIONS &
ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW
PLANNING &
MANAGEMENT
DIVISION
WASTE
MANAGEMENT
DIVISION
AIR
MANAGEMENT
DIVISION
WATER
MANAGEMENT
DIVISION
ENV.
SERVICES
DIVISION
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Significant Organizational Characteristics
The head of the Planning and Management Division does not hold the title
of Assistant Regional Administrator.
The pesticides, toxics and radon coordination function is situated in the Air
Management Division.
. The Superfund removal function is in the Environmental Services Division.
The Waste Management Division has four branches that are organized along
geographical lines and include both RCRA and Superfund.
Recent Organizational Changes
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The Federal facility coordination function and State-EPA relations function
are in the Planning and Management Division.
The Personnel Office has now become the Human Resources Branch in the
Planning and Management Division, and includes all aspects of personnel,
training, support services, etc.
Planned Organizational Changes
There are none planned at this time.
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REGION I
FINAL FY APPROPRIATED RESOURCES
;20-
EgSlPERFUND AND LUST
• OPERATING PROGRAMS
1931 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1900 1909
'FISCAL YEAR
REGION I
FINAL FY WORKYEAR CEILINGS
to
en
o:
o
600 -f
500 -
400 -
300 -
5UPERFUND AND LUST
OPERATING PROGRAMS
200 H
1982 1983 1984. 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
.FISCAL YEAR
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REGION I: ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND INITIATIVES
Comparative Risk Evaluation
Region I is using a new tool. Comparative Risk Evaluation, to identify which problems
pose the most serious threats to public health and the environment. In FY89. Region
I, following the lead of Headquarters Unfinished Business report, completed a
Comparative Risk Evaluation (CRE) of 24 environmental problems in New England.
The results showed that the most serious risks to human health in New England are
ozone, radon and lead. The most serious ecological risks are ozone, acid rain and loss
of wetlands and habitat. CRE is an important step towards focusing our resources
on those environmental problems which pose the greatest risks.
Regional Oxidant Modeling
Region I is participating in the Regional Oxidant Modeling for Northeast Transport
(ROMNET) project which began in October 1987. The Regional Oxidant Model (ROM)
is being applied with selected regional control strategies in the northeast United
States. These control strategies will provide a logical examination of the impact of
emission controls on both ozone concentrations and long-range pollutant transport
in the Northeast. This information will be used by the northeast States in developing
their post-1987 State Implementation Plans to attain the national ambient air quality
standard for ozone.
Pollution Prevention
Ecological concern, diminishing disposal capacity and escalating costs are some of the
factors driving pollution prevention activities in New England. Region I's pollution
prevention program is designed; to serve as a catalyst for such efforts. The centerpiece
of the program is the New England Pollution Prevention Council, a public-private
partnership with leaders fromjbusiness, industry, the news media, environmental
groups and the academic community. The Council's mission is to identify opportu-
nities for pollution prevention, encourage their implementation, and to share infor-
mation and publicize on-going pollution prevention activities.
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REGION XT
26 Federal Plaza
New York, NY 10278
212-264-2525
Regional Administrator:
William Muszynski, Acting
Deputy Regional
Administrator:
James Marshall, Acting
POPULATION:
SQUARE MILES:
MAJOR INDUSTRIES:
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
STATES:
UNIQUE ENVIRONMENTAL
FEATURES/CONSIDERATIONS:
28,765.000
58.523
•Printing and publishing
•Chemicals and allied products manufacturing
•Electric and electronic equipment manufacturing
•Densely populated
•Intensely concentrated industrial sector
New York. New Jersey, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico
•Extensive coastal marine environment with diverse and
conflicting uses
•Unique tropical ecosystems (coral reefs and rainforests)
in the Caribbean
•Toxic chemical problems in three major waterways
bordering Canada
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OFFICE OF
REGIONAL
COUNSEL
REGION II
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
DEPUTY REGIONAL
ADMINISTRATOR
ASST. REGIONAL
ADMINISTRATOR
FOR POLICY AND
MANAGEMENT
CARIBBEAN
HELD OFFICE
OFFICE OF
EXTERNAL
PROGRAMS
AIR & WASTE
MANAGEMENT
DIVISION
EMERGENCY &
REMEDIAL
RESPONSE DIV.
WATER
MANAGEMENT
DIVISION
ENV.
SERVICES.
DIVISION '
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Significant Organizational Characteristics
None
Recent Organizational Changes
None
Planned Organizational Changes
None
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REGION II
FINAL FY APPROPRIATED RESOURCES
(D
SL-EFFIKD AND LIST
C SEP. AT I KG 3RCCRAT1S
;9Qi 1902 1903 193^ 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909
'FISCAL YEAR
' REGION II
FINAL FY WORKYEAR CEILING
SUPERFUND AND LUST
0 PER AT I KG PROGRAMS
1981 1982 1983 1.984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
FISCAL YEAR
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REGION II: ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND INITIATIVES
Issues in the Water Programs
Ocean and estuarine protection are areas of critical concern for the Region. Major
ongoing initiatives include the development of a restoration plan for the New York
Bight and the'New York - New Jersey Harbor Estuary Program, which is a five-year
study to develop a comprehensive conservation and management plan to improve
water quality. Meeting the Congressionally mandated phase-out of ocean dumping
of sewage sludge by 1991 is also a high priority, along with the development of
strategies relating to the management of "floatables" off the New York and New Jersey
coasts. In addition, the Region will be implementing new federal legislation to
establish a pilot medical waste tracking system, designed to assure that these wastes
are properly disposed of. A special cross media initiative of high priority in Region II
is the Niagara Frontier/Great Lakes Program, with both the Niagara River and Lake
Ontario Toxics Management Plans moving into the implementation stages in FY 1989-
90.
Title m Guidance
There will be increasing emphasis in FY-89 on guidance and presentations to industry
and the public under Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
(SARA), including special programs to assist State Emergency Response Commis-
sions, and to respond to public inquiries regarding the toxic releases information
collected pursuant to SARA section 313. Under Superfund, the Region, in cooperation
with the States, will continue to address the 195 sites on the National Priorities List,
and will pursue a vigorous enforcement effort against responsible parties.
Issues in the Air Programs
In the air programs, the Region will review revisions to State Implementation Plans
(SIPS) for reductions in ozone and carbon monoxide, based upon SIP calls made to the
States of New York and New Jersey. Under the New Source Review program,
permitting of individual sources will be a priority in FY-89, especially resource
recovery facilities for which several permits are expected. FY-89 also marks the third
year of a comprehensive study, the Staten Island/New Jersey Urban Air Toxics
Assessment, being done in cooperation with the States of New York and New Jersey.
Monitoring of volatile organic compounds will continue, and risk assessment will be
actively used for this project.
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REGION in
m
841 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA. 19107
215-597^9800
Regional Administrator:
Edwin B. Erickson
Deputy Regional
Administrator:
Stanley L. Laskowski
POPULATION:
SQUARE MILES:
MAJOR INDUSTRIES:
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
STATES:
UNIQUE ENVIRONMENTAL
FEATURES/CONSIDERATIONS:
24.807.000
122.139
•Food and kindred products processing
•Chemicals and allied products manufacturing
•Primary metals processing
•Mineral, coal and petroleum extraction
•Varied geographic features
•Varied industries
Pennsylvania. Virginia. West Virginia, Maryland,
Delaware. District of Columbia
Chesapeake and Delaware Bays: environmental problems
have a significant impact on economic and human health
problems in the Bay areas.
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REGIONIII
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
DEPUTY REGIONAL
ADMINISTRATOR
OFFICE OF
CONGRESSIONAL &
INTERGOVERNMENTAL
LIAISON
ASST. REGIONAL
ADMINISTRATOR FOR
POLICY & MANAGEMENT
CENTER FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL
LEARNING
HAZARDOUS
WASTE
MGMT. DIV.
AIR-
MANAGEMENT
DIVISION
CHESAPEAKE
BAY-
PROGRAM
WATER
MANAGEMENT
DIVISION
ENV.
SERVICES
DIVISION
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Significant Organizational Characteristics
The Water Management Divisi6n includes the Chesapeake Bay Program.
The pesticides and toxics function is in the Hazardous Waste Management
Division.
The Center for Environmental Learning is in the Office of Congressional and
Intergovernmental Liaison.
Recent Organizational Changes
An Environmental Planning Section was created to manage cross-media
projects and risk reduction projects in the Environmental Assessment Branch
of the Environmental Services Division.
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j
Planned Organizational Changes
A study of the span of control in the Hazardous Waste Management Division
is underway. Reorganization options will be presented to the new Regional
Administrator.
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REGION III -
FINAL FY APPROPRIATED RESOURCES
200 -f
to
z
o
• 60 -
'20 -
SLPERFUND AMD LUST
OPERATING PROGRAMS
190' 1902 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 J909
FISCAL YEAR .
REGION III
FINAL FY WORKYEAR CEILING
800 i
33 SUPERFUND AND LUST
• OPERATING PROGRAMS
1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
1 FISCAL YEAR
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REGION UJ: ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND INITIATIVES
Comparative Risk Program
Region III has instituted a comprehensive Comparative Risk Program, used to
prioritize issues of greatest importance to the Region. The program is broken down
into three general categories: Health. Ecology and Welfare issues. The latest
assessment, based on comparative risk, identifies the following as high priority
issues: Indoor Air Pollutants. Radon. Pesticide Contamination. Radiation. Non-point
Source Discharges. Physical Modification of Terrestrial and Aquatic Habitats, and
Acid Deposition.
Comparative Risk Integration
A major challenge now facing the Region is to integrate the findings of the Comparative
Risk Program into our existing programs and management structures. This will
require:
* A creative problem-solving approach to both emerging issues and
persistent existing ones.
* Efforts to modify budget, planning, and management systems.
* Communication with state agencies and outreach to the public.
Managing for Environmental Results
The Region has established the Managing for Environmental Results Initiatives
(MERITs) process. This process allows flexibility in allocating resources to solve
regional high priority environmental and public health problems, while still fulfilling
our national commitments. Three special initiatives under the MERIT process ire:
* Health risks associated with radon •
* Advanced identification of wetlands
* Hazardous waste impacts on the Chesapeake Bay
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REGION IV
345 Courtland Street, NE
Atlanta, GA. 30365
404-347-4727
Regional Administrator:
Greer Tidwell
Deputy Regional
Administrator:
Lee Dehihns III
POPULATION:
SQUARE MILES:
MAJOR INDUSTRIES:
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
STATES:
UNIQUE ENVIRONMENTAL
FEATURES/CONSIDERATIONS:
44.212.740
382,588
•Textiles production
•Food and kindred products processing .
•Chemicals and allied products manufacturing
•Mineral, coal and petroleum extraction
•Tourism
•Varied geographic features
•Rapid population growth
•Evolving from agrarian to service and industrial economy
Kentucky, Tennessee. North Carolina. South Carolina,
Mississippi, Alabama. Georgia, Florida
•More wetlands than any other Region
•Very large coastline, especially Florida
•Unique sub-tropical environment in Florida
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REGION IV
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
DEPUTY REGIONAL
ADMINISTRATOR
OFFICE OF
REGIONAL
COUNSEL
OFFICE OF
CONGRESSIONAL &
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
WASTE
MANAGEMENT
DIVISION
AIR, PESTICIDES
& TOXICS
MGMT. DIV.
ASST. REGIONAL
ADMINISTRATOR FOR
POLICY & MGMT.
WATER
MANAGEMENT
DIVISION
ENV.
SERVICES
DIVISION
40
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Significant Organizational Characteristics
The Office of Integrated Environmental Analysis is located within the Office
of Policy and Management..This Office is responsible for developing and im-
plementing integrated environmental information management techniques
and technologies for regional and state use: and coordinating regional envi-
ronmental data collection activities to assure that required information is
available to support multi-program, and also multi-media analytical efforts.
The Human Resources Management Branch, located within the Office of
Policy and Management, serves as the focal point within the Region on all
human resource initiatives including facilities-and support services func-
tions.
•The Office of Radiation is located in the Air, Pesticides and Toxics Manage-
ment Division.
Recent Organizational Changes
4
None.
Planned Organizational Changes
Region IV proposes to reorganize the Water Quality Management Branch in
the Water Management Division to establish a Wetlands Regulatory Unit
under the Wetland and Coastal Programs Section.
Region IV is presently studying organizational options for reorganizing the
Municipal Facilities Branch to incorporate the State Revolving Fund activi-
ties, and to combine the Office of Drinking Water functions and activities
into this Branch.
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REGION IV
FINAL FY APPROPRIATED RESOURCES
: an -i
to
2; 20 -I
SL^EP-FIND AND LUST .
CDERATING 3RCC-RAMS
1901 1902 1983 1904 1905 1906 1907 1900 1909
FISCAL YEAR'
REGION IV
FINAL FY WORKYEAR CEILING
i 000 -i
000 -
0 SUPERFUND-AND LUST
• OPERATING PROGRAMS
1981 -1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
FISCAL YEAR
42
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REGION IV: ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND DVTTIATIVES
Wetlands Initiatives
The Water Management Division is focusing on implementation of the National
Wetlands Policy Forum's recommendations, including implementation of the policy of
"no net loss" of wetlands within the Section 404 permitting program. A new unit has
been created within the Water Management Division to assist and support any States
interested in pursuing assumption of the Section 404 permitting program, including
development of State wetland conservation"plans. States also will be assisted and
supported in their use of 404 certification for protection of wetlands. Public outreach
and education on the value of protecting wetlands and on the Section 404 permitting
program will also be a focus. Increased enforcement of Section 404 regulations will
be pursued with emphasis on illegal fill activities. Efforts will be made to address
cumulative impacts of wetland losses within the 404 permitting program. Standards
and criteria for successful mitigation of wetland losses will be incorporated into 404
permits.
Waste Reduction
The Policy. Planning and Evaluation Branch is coordinating efforts in Region IV to
establish a Regional Waste Reduction Center in Raleigh. North Carolina. The Center
will provide assistance to each of our States and to industries throughout the Region
in the establishment of waste minimization programs.
Endangered Species
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 (Public Law 93-205) has. as one of its stated
purposes, the conservation of ecosystems and habitats upon which endangered and
threatened species depend for their existence. Section 7 of the Act directs all Federal
departments and agencies to insure that their actions do not jeopardize the continued
existence of any endangered or threatened species. Under the ESA, agencies are
required to identify potential risks and to consult with the Department of Interior's
Office of Endangered Species (OES) to obtain a biological opinion. If the opinion
establishes jeopardy, agencies are required to act to mitigate risks to the affected
species.
The use of agricultural chemicals (pesticides) has been shown, in some cases, to
adversely affect endangered species. This fact is of particular concern to this Region
because of the relatively large populations of endangered species and the extensive
use of pesticides in the area. In the next one to three years. Region IV will be closely
involved in working with States to develop and implement State plans which will
address the use of pesticides as they pertain to endangered species.
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REGION V
230 South Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL. 60604
312-353-2000
Regional Administrator:
Valdus Adaxnkus
Deputy Regiona;!
Administrator:
Frank Covington
POPULATION:
SQUARE MILES:
MAJOR INDUSTRIES:
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
STATES:
UNIQUE ENVIRONMENTAL
FEATURES/CONSIDERATIONS:
46.147.000-
330.770 '
•Non-electrical machinery manufacturing
•Food and kindred products processing
•Primary metals processing
•Fabricated metal products manufacturing
Large manufacturing and agricultural Industries
Wisconsin. Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana,
Ohio, and 30 Indian Tribes
• •Great Lakes contain 95% of the U.S. fresh water supply
•Great Lakes are the largest system of surface water on
earth, containing 18% of the world's supply
•Great Lakes Basin is home to approximately 20% of the
U.S. population and 25% of the Canadian population
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GREAT LAKES
NATIONAL
PROGRAM OFFICE
REGION V
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
DEPUTY REGIONAL
ADMINISTRATOR
OFFICE OF
REGIONAL
COUNSEL
INTERGOVERNMENTAL
RELATIONS STAFF
AIR AND
RADIATION
DIVISION
WASTE
MANAGEMENT
DIVISION
OFFICE OF
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
PLANNING AND
MANAGEMENT
DIVISION
WATER
DIVISION
ENV.
SCIENCES
DIVISION
46
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Significant Organizational Characteristics
The Great Lakes National Program Office (GLNPO) is a National Program
Office located in Chicago. The Regional Administrator is the National Pro-
gram Manager for GLNPO.
The pesticides and toxics function is in the Environmental Sciences Divi-
sion.
Recent Organizational Changes
None.
Planned Organizational Changes
None.
June 1989 Regional Profiles 47
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REGION V
FINAL FY APPROPRIATED RESOURCES
250 -f
200-
E2 SIPERFUND AND LUST
• OPERATING PROGRAMS
;981 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1900 1909
FISCAL YEAR
REGION 'V
FINAL FY WORKYEAR CEILING
23 SUPERFUND AND LUST
• OPERATING PROGRAMS
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
FISCAL YEAR
48
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REGION V: ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND INITIATIVES
Groundwater Strategy
The Region V Groundwater Strategy is tailored to the problems and issues in Region
V. The strategy, developed under the direction of the Regional Groundwater
Coordinating committee, focuses on multi-media groundwater issues, unifies the
many groundwater initiatives underway at the Regional level, and serves as a link
between national and State groundwater protection efforts. The goals of the strategy
encompass both protection and restoration, and consider the multi-media conditions
of the Region. The strategy provides a holistic, coordinated approach to groundwater
decision making for the Region.
The Great Lakes National Program Office (GLNPO)
Many of the current activities of the Great Lakes National Program Office are
mandated by the 1987 Clean Water Act. The Office has an extensive surveillance and
monitoring program, which measures conditions in the lakes and traces the sources
of pollutants. GLNPO also coordinates projects with other Federal and State agencies
to survey and develop demonstration projects for the control and removal of toxic
pollutants from the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes National Program Office works
closely with a number of Federal agencies, with eight Great Lakes States (the six
Region V States, plus New York and Pennsylvania, located in Regions II and III,
respectively), and with comparable Canadian agencies. The Office also provides staff
support to the Region V Administrator in his role as National Program Manager and
in his role as U.S. Co-Chairman of the United States/Canadian Great Lakes Water
Quality Board.
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REGION VI
1445 Ross Avenue
12th Floor, Suite 1200
Dallas, XX. 75270
214-655-6444
Regional Administrator:
Robert Layton, Jr.
Deputy Regional
Administrator:
Joe Winkle
POPULATION:
SQUARE MILES:
MAJOR INDUSTRIES:
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
STATES:
UNIQUE ENVIRONMENTAL
FEATURES/CONSIDERATIONS:
28.339,000
620.878
•Petroleum refining
•Agriculture
•Chemical and allied products manufacturing
•Machinery production
•Varied geographical features
•Rapid population growth
•Large land coverage
Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
•Majority of the nation's chemical manufacturing and oil
refinery capacity
•Large number of low flow streams
•Large percentage of the nation's wetlands
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OFFICE OF
REGIONAL
COUNSEL
REGION VI
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
DEPUTY REGIONAL
ADMINISTRATOR
AIR , PESTICIDES
& TOXICS
DIVISION
OFFICE OF
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
HAZARDOUS
WASTE
MGMT. DIV.
ASST. REGIONAL
ADMINISTRATOR
FOR MANAGEMENT
WATER
MANAGEMENT
DIVISION
ENV.
SERVICES
DIVISION
52
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Significant Organizational Characteristics
The Superfund removal response program is in the Environmental Services
Division.
Recent Organizational Changes
The Hazardous Waste Management Division recently reorganized to consoli-
date the RCRA and Superfund enforcement and oversight staff in the same
organizational structure. This consolidation will ensure that a single, coor-
dinated approach is used for each program in all state and EPA efforts.
Planned Organizational Changes
None.
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REGION VI
FINAL FY APPROPRIATED RESOURCES
SUPERFUND AND LUST
OPERATING PROGRAMS
i93
1932 1903 1984 1935 1936 1937 1988 1989
FISCAL YEAR
800 -i
REGION VI
FINAL FY WORKYEAR CEILING
600 -
CO
cc
cc
o
400 -
200 -
SUPERFUND AND LUST
OPERATING PROGRAMS
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
FISCAL YEAR
54
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REGION VI: ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND INITIATIVES
Geographically Influenced Environmental Issues
Geography presents Region VI with several unique environmental issues. The Region
is currently engaged with Region IX, state and local governments, and the Mexican
Government to develop strategies to deal with water, air and hazardous waste
problems along the U.S./Mexican border. The 8,321 mile coastline in Texas and
Louisiana includes nationally significant estuaries such as Galveston Bay and
Barataria Bay. Ninety-four percent of the nation's total off-shore oil production and
ninety-nine percent of the nation's off-shore natural gas production occur within
Region VI.
Industrial Concentration
The Region's industries present significant environmental challenges. Over 70
percent of the petrochemical industries and 40 percent of the oil refining facilities in
the nation are located in Region VI. Such a large concentration of industries, which
pose potential serious environmental threats, causes unique regulatory concerns for
the Region. Region VI has the largest number of hazardous waste facilities which
sought operating permits for land disposal units. Permits have been processed for 110
such facilities. Over 50 of these facilities are currently conducting investigations of
releases from approximately 600 solid waste management units. This corrective
action program will be a major priority for many years.
Environmental Institute for Technology Transfer
The establishment of the Region VI Environmental Institute for Technology Transfer
is an initiative which incorporates the Agency's focus on technology transfer, risk
communication, public-private partnership and pollution prevention. The Institute
is a cooperative effort between Region VI and the University of Texas at Arlington to
facilitate research, technical assistance and the dissemination of environmental
knowledge for the purpose of achieving compliance with high standards of environ-
mental quality. Through networks established by the Institute, business and
industry are provided scientific and technical assistance to facilitate environmental
compliance. Academic research is facilitated to develop new applications of appropri-
ate technology. The technological role of EPA is strengthened by the development of
training programs in advanced control technology for addressing environmental
issues.
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REGION VH
726 Minnesota Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66101
913-236-2600
Regional Administrator:
Morris Kay
Deputy Regional
Administrator:
William Rice
POPULATION:
SQUARE MILES:
MAJOR INDUSTRIES:
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
STATES:
UNIQUE ENVIRONMENTAL
FEATURES/CONSIDERATIONS:
12,005,000
215.209
•Food and kindred products processing
•Agriculture
•Non-electrical machinery manufacturing
•Geography well-suited to farming
•Heavily dependent on agriculture
Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska
•Diverse geography: low mountains, hills, plains and prairie
•Groundwater is a vital resource; major source of drinking
water for 75% of Region's population
•Agricultural chemical run-off is a major concern; Region
has one of the highest nitrate and pesticide uses in country
•Forefront of dioxin monitoring, analysis and removal
•Wetlands preservation versus agricultural activities
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CONGRESSIONAL &
INTERGOVERNMENTAL
LIAISON
OFFICE OF PUBLIC
AFFAIRS
REGION VII
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
DEPUTY REGIONAL
ADMINISTRATOR
WASTE
MANAGEMENT
DIVISION
OFFICE OF
REGIONAL
COUNSEL
AIR & TOXICS
DIVISION
ASST. REGIONAL
ADMINISTRATOR FOR
POLICY & MGMT.
WATER
MANAGEMENT
DIVISION
ENV.
SERVICES
DIVISION
58
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Significant Organizational Characteristics
The pesticides and toxics function is located in the Air and Toxics Division.
The Superfund removal program is in the Environmental Services Division.
Title III - Section 313 is in Congressional and Intergovernmental Liaison.
Recent Organizational Changes
None.
Planned Organizational Changes
None.
June 1989 Regional Profiles 59
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REGION VII
FINAL FY APPROPRIATED RESOURCES
30 -i
SIPERFUND AND LUST
OPERATING PROGRAMS
i90
1932 1983 1934 1985 1986 1987 1983 1989
FISCAL YEAR
REGION VII
FINAL FY WORKYEAR CEILING
500 -i
400 -
EZ SUPERFUND AND LUST
• OPERATING PROGRAMS
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
FISCAL YEAR
60
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REGION VII: ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND INITIATIVES
Groundwater Protection
Groundwater is a vital resource in Region VII with approximately 75% of the Region's
population dependent on it for drinking water." Removing contamination from
groundwater is a regional priority. Protection of our groundwater from improper use
of agricultural chemicals presents a major concern because the Region is one of the
nation's heaviest users of nitrates and pesticides.
Dioxin Cleanup
We have successfully cleaned up eight non-contiguous dioxin sites, and safely
destroyed large volumes of dioxin-contaminated soils and liquids using the Agency's
Mobile Incinerator System in Southwest Missouri. In addition, the cleanup and
restoration of several other dioxin sites is ongoing, and the Times Beach site awaits
incineration. Alternative technology for site remediation remains a high priority in
Region VII, including bioremediation.
Environmental Initiatives
The Region has several major initiatives, which include both regulatory and commu-
nity education tools, to protect remaining wetlands in the Rainwater Basin (mid-
continental flyway) and other key habitat areas. Our environmental education efforts
include our Adopted School Program and an environmental resource catalog of all
Federal agencies to be provided to all schools in the Region. We are also maintaining
emphasis on technology transfer, pollution prevention, and cooperating with our
States in critical new initiatives such as data sharing and exploring ways to implement
the Public/Private partnership strategy.
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REGION VIU
999 18th Street
Suite 500
Denver. CO 80202-2405
303-293-1603
Regional Administrator:
James Scherer
Deputy Regional
Administrator:
Jack McGraw
POPULATION :
SQUARE MILES:
MAJOR INDUSTRIES:
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
STATES:
UNIQUE ENVIRONMENTAL
FEATURES/CONSIDERATIONS:
7,656.000
581,105
•Mineral, coal, and petroleum extraction
•Petroleum refining and coal processing
•Food and kindred products processing
•Non-electrical machinery manufacturing
•Varied geographical features
•Varied industries
•Vast land areas
Colorado, Utah. Wyoming, South Dakota, North Dakota,
Montana
•Mining wastes
•Denver's air quality
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REGION VIII
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
DEPUTY REGIONAL
ADMINISTRATOR
OFFICE OF
REGIONAL
COUNSEL
OFFICE OF
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
AIR & TOXICS
DIVISION
MONTANA
OPERATIONS
OFFICE
WASTE
MANAGEMENT
DIVISION
POLICY AND
MANAGEMENT-
DIVISION
WATER
MANAGEMENT
DIVISION
ENV.
SERVICES
DIVISION
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Significant Organizational Changes
None
Recent Organizational Changes
None
Planned Organizational Changes
Region VIII is planning to move the Environmental Impact Statement review
function to the Water Management Divfsion from the Office of Policy and
Management, thereby creating an Environmental Assessment Branch in
WMD and a new Policy and Planning Office in OPM.
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REGION VIII
FINAL FY APPROPRIATED RESOURCES
: 00 -f
30 -
SIPERFUND AND LUST
OPERATING PROGRAMS
1931 1932 1933 1934 1985 1936 1937 1933 1989
FISCAL YEAR
t
REGION VIM
FINAL FY WORKYEAR CEILING
500 -i
SUPERFUND AND LUST
OPERATING PROGRAMS
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
FISCAL YEAR
66
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REGION VIII: ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND INITIATIVES
Landfill Capacity
The Region's major environmental issues span the Agency's programs. Our hazard-
ous waste issues include the need for hazardous waste disposal facilities, and
problems dealing with major sites such as Lowry Landfill. Rocky Mountain Arsenal.
and Rocky Flats in Colorado, with a major hazardous waste/Superfund site. Clark
Fork/Anaconda, in Montana.
Air Quality Concerns
The major air-related issues concern Metro Denver's poor air quality, especially high
levels of CO and particulates. and the area's attempts to meet CO and PM10
standards; and Utah's CO/ozone State Implementation Plan (SIP), including inspec-
tion and maintenance, the visibility SIP. and enforcement of air pollution regulations.
Water Protection and Treatment
In water, Utah's Salt Lake County Regional Treatment System and Denver's Metro
Treatment System are issues; as are compliance of drinking water systems, particu-
larly those of the large number of small communities in the Region. In Colorado we
also have concerns about groundwater protection and contamination. Groundwater
protection and possible contamination of aquifers by pesticides and agricultural
chemicals are Region-wide issues as well.
Special Programs
The Region's special initiatives include those in both program and management areas.
Our program initiatives include identifying Metro Denver environmental problems
through our Integrated Environmental Management Project (IEMP), and addressing
Mining Waste problems in UST and LUST. In the management areas, the Region is
implementing special programs, some with our six States, including ones in Enforce-
ment Policy, State Data Sharing, Risk Management (and training), and Regional
Environmental Priority Setting, including special emphasis on state relations/disin-
vestment/input to priority setting.
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.REGION JX
215 Fremont Street
San Francisco, CA. 94105
415-974-8071
Regional Administrator:
Daniel McGovern
Deputy Regional
Administrator:
John Wise
POPULATION:
SQUARE MILES:
MAJOR INDUSTRIES:
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
STATES:
UNIQUE ENVraONMENTAL
FEATURES/CONSIDERATIONS:
32.448.230
383.400
•Manufacturing
•Tourism
•Mining
•Agriculture
•Gaming and recreation
•Rapid population growth
•Widely varying environmental, geographic, and economic
issues
California, Nevada. Arizona. Hawaii. Guam,
American Samoa
•Extreme pressure on water supplies due to uneven '
distribution, both geographically and seasonally
•Poor air quality in southern coastal areas
•Widespread pesticide use causing cross-media problems
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REGION IX
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
DEPUTY REGIONAL
ADMINISTRATOR
OFFICE OF
REGIONAL
COUNSEL
OFFICE OF
EXTERNAL
AFFAIRS
HAZARDOUS
WASTE
MGMT. DIV.
AIR & TOXICS
DIVISION
ASST. REGIONAL
ADMINISTRATOR FOR
POLICY & MGMT.
WATER
MANAGEMENT
DIVISION
70
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Significant Organizational Characteristics
4 Region IX has no Environmental Services Division. However, some ESD
(e.g., laboratory, quality assurance) functions are performed in the Office of
Policy and Management.
The pesticides and toxics function is located in the Air Management Divi-
sion.
Recent Organizational Changes
None.
Planned Organizational Changes
None
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'20 -i
REGION IX
FINAL FY APPROPRIATED RESOURCES
SIPERFUMD AMD LUST
OPERATING PROGRAMS
1981 1902 1903 1904 1935 1906 1907 1903 1939
FISCAL YEAR • .
600 -
REGION IX
FINAL FY WORKYEAR CEILING
SUPERFUND AND LUST
OPERATING PROGRAMS
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
FISCAL YEAR
72
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REGION IX: ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND INITIATIVES
Attainment of Ozone and Carbon Monoxide Standards
The over-riding environmental issue in Region IX is the attainment of ozone and
carbon monoxide standards in the post-1987 timeframe. Under court orders, EPA is
required to disapprove State Implementation Plans (SIPS) which do not demonstrate
attainment of the national standards, and to promulgate Federal Implementation
Plans (FIPS) which will demonstrate attainment. The areas affected are Los Angeles,
Ventura. Sacramento. Kern County and Washoe County.
RCRA Authorization in California
California, with 40,000 waste handlers, continues to be the major State without
authorization for the RCRA program. Region IX has a priority initiative with the
California Department of Health Services to qualify the State for full authorization.
Successful implementation of the hazardous waste laws depends on the State's
performance in implementing and enforcing RCRA.
Marine and Coastal Issues
Marine and coastal issues in California -- oil development on the Outer Continental
Shelf, discharge of treated waste water, dumping of dredge spoils, and critical estuary
programs in San Francisco Bay and Santa Monica Bay -- will present major
challenges. The sensitivity of these marine ecosystems in combination with the very
high public interest will command priority attention.
New Facilities
Region IX is planning to move the Regional Office t6 a new site to accommodate our
complete workforce in a modern working environment. In addition, Region IX is
building a new full service environmental laboratory.
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REGION X
1200 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, WA. 981O1
206-442-5810
Regional Administrator:
Rooie Russell
Deputy Regional
Administrator:
Ralph Bauer
POPULATION:
SQUARE MILES:
MAJOR INDUSTRIES:
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
STATES:
UNIQUE ENVIRONMENTAL
FEATURES/CONSIDERATIONS:
8.524.000
819.046
•Agriculture and food processing
•Forest products, including pulp and paper
•Transportation equipment
•Electronics instruments
•Petroleum extraction
•Transportation and warehousing
•Significant population and economic growth
•Diverse climate
•Vast land areas
•Alaska is remote and has newly discovered natural
resources
•Water resources are intensively controlled for irrigation
and hydroelectricity
Washington, Oregon. Idaho. Alaska
•Major share of nation's wilderness and national parks
•Over half of the nation's coastlines
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OFFICE OF
REGIONAL
COUNSEL
REGION X
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
DEPUTY REGIONAL
ADMINISTRATOR
ALASKA
OPERATIONS
OFFICE
OREGON
OPERATIONS
OFFICE
MANAGEMENT
DIVISION
OFFICE OF
ENFORCEMENT
IDAHO
OPERATIONS]
OFFICE
WASHINGTON
OPERATIONS
OFFICE
HAZARDOUS
WASTE
DIVISION
AIR & TOXICS
DIVISION
WATER
DIVISION
ENV.
SERVICES
DIVISION
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Significant Organizational Characteristics
The head of the Management Division is tided Assistant Regional
Administrator.
The Region has four State Operations Offices. The heads of the Operations
Offices are titled "Assistant Regional Administrator for (State)Operations."
The Region has an Office of Enforcement, a staff office that reports directly
to the DRA.
Recent Organizational Changes
Region X has added a new organizational unit, the Office of External Affairs,
that reports to the DRA and RA.
Planned Organizational Changes
None at this time.
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30 -
REGION X
FINAL FY APPROPRIATED RESOURCES
S3 SIPERFUND AND LUST
• OPERATING PROGRAMS
60 -
1981 1932 1933 1904 1935 1936 1937 1933 1939
FISCAL YEAR
REGION X
FINAL FY WORKYEAR CEILING
•500 y
400 -
SUPERFUND AND LUST
OPERATING PROGRAMS
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
. : FISCAL YEAR
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REGION X: ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND INITIATIVES
North Slope Oil Exploration
The Congressional determination of whether to allow drilling in the Arctic National
Wildlife Refuge has already been labeled by environmental organizations as a litmus
test for the Bush Administration's environmental posture. In addition, existing and
proposed causeways into the Beaufort Sea will require careful oversight. The Region
.will be involved if there is additional need for an EIS review, and will issue NPDES
permits if drilling is approved.
Hanford Nuclear Reservation
A tripartite agreement is being negotiated by EPA. the Department of Energy, and the
Washington Department of Ecology delineating cleanup responsibilities under the
RCRA and Superfund programs for mixed chemical and nuclear waste. It is a high
visibility situation of major importance to all parties.
Pacific Northwest Hazardous Waste Advisory Council
The Council, with participation from the four Regional States and the Regional Office,
has been very active in the preparation of capacity assurance plans, which are due
by law in October 1989. The Council has already adopted its work plan for waste
minimization. Major agenda items will be initiatives in treatment, storage and
disposal capacity.
Placer Mining
The NPDES permits for the 1989 mining season will reflect the Agency's new effluent
guidelines. The Region plans a major outreach effort to explain the new permit
guidelines to miners.
Radionuclides
Southeast Idaho has significant low-level radiation pollution. There has been a
substantial distribution of the radioactive ore in different types of construction. This
may become a major public issue in the State.
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III. Addresses
Major State Agencies
and Departments
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Region I
Connecticut:
Leslie A. Carothers. Commissioner
Department of Environmental Protec-
tion
State Office Building
165 Capitol Avenue
Hartford. CT 06106 (203)566-2110
Dr. Frederick G. Adams, Commissioner
Department of. Health Services
150 Washington Street
Hartford. CT 06106 (203)566-2038
Maine:
Dean Marriott, Commissioner
Department of Environmental Protec-
tion
State House
Augusta. ME 04333 (203)566-2038
Rol'lin Ives, Commissioner
Department of Human Resources
State House, Station 11
Augusta. ME 04333 (203)289-2736
Rhode Island:
Robert L. Bendick, Director
Department of Environmental Manage-
ment
9 Hayes Street
Providence. RI 02908 (401)277-2771
H. Denman Scott, MD, Director
Department of Health
75 Davis Street
Providence. RI 02908 (401)277-2231
Vermont:
Jonathon Lash, Secretary
Agency of Natural Resources
103 South Main Street
Waterbury. VT 05676 (802)244-7347
Patrick A. Parenteau. Commissioner
Department of Environmental Conser-
vation
103 South Main Street
Waterbury. VT 05676 (802)244-8755
Roberta R. Coffin, MD, Commissioner
Department of Health
60 Main Street
P.O. Box 70
Burlington. VT 05402 (802)863-7323
Massachusetts:
John DeVillars. Secretary
Executive Office of Environmental Af- .
fairs
100 Cambridge Street
Boston. MA 02202 (617)727-9800
Daniel S. Greenbaum, Commissioner
Dept. of Environmental Quality Engi-
neering
One Winter Street
Boston. MA 02.108 (617)292-5856
William McCabe, Commissioner
Department of Public Safety
1010 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston. MA 02215 (617)566-4500
New Hampshire:
Alden H. Howard
Department of Environmental Services
Hazen Drive
P.O. Box 95
Concord. NH 03301 (603)271-3509
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Region U
New York: Virgin Islands:
Thomas C. Jorling. Commissioner Alan D. Smith. Commissioner
State of New York Department of Planning and Natural
Department of Environmental Conservation Resources
Albany, NY 12237 179 Altona and Welgunst
Charlotte Amalie
Dr. David Axelrod. Commissioner St. Thomas. Virgin Islands 00802
New York State Department of Health
The Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller
Empire State Plaza
Corning Tower. 14th Floor
Albany, NY 12233-1010
New Jersey:
Christopher Daggett. Commissioner
State of New Jersey
Department of Environmental Protection
CN402
Trenton, NJ 08625-0402
Puerto Rico:
Santos Rohena Betancourt. Chairman
Office of the Governor
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Environmental Quality Board
P.O. Box 11488
Santurce, Puerto Rico 00910
Dr. Enrique Mendez
Office of the Secretary
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Department of Health
P.O. Box 70184
San Juan. Puerto Rico 00936
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Region HI
Delaware: West Virginia:
Department of Natural Resources and Department of Natural Resources
Environmental Control (DNREC) 1800 Washington Street. East
89 Kings Highway Charleston, WV 25305
P.O. Box 1401
Dover. DE 19903
Department of Health
Division of Public Health
Department of Health and Social Serv-
ices
Robbins Building •
802 Silver Lake Blvd. & Walker Road
Dover. DE 19901
District of Columbia:
D.C. Environmental Control Division
Department of Consumer and Regula-
tory Affairs
5010 Overlook Avenue. SW
Washington, DC 20032
Maryland:
Department of the Environment
2500 Broening Highway
Baltimore. MD 21224
Pennsylvania:
Department of Environmental Re-
sources
P.O. Box 2063
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Virginia:
Secretariat of Natural Resources
Ninth Street Office Building, 5th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
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Alabama:
Region IV
Tennessee:
Mr. Leigh Pegues, Director
Alabama Department of Environmental
Mgmt. .
1751 Cong. W.L. Dickinson Drive
Montgomery, Alabama 36130
(205)271-7700
Mr. J. W. Luna, Commissioner
Tennessee Dept. of Health and Environ-
ment
2700 Middlebrook Pike
Suite 220
Knoxville. TN. 37219-5402 (615)594-
6035
South Carolina:
Mr. R. Lewis Shaw, Dpty. Commissioner
-EQC
South Carolina Department of Health
& Environmental Control
2600 Bull Street
Columbia. SC 29201 (803)734-4880
Florida:
Mr. Dale Twachtmann, Secretary
Florida Department of Environmental
Regulation
Twin Towers Office Building, Room 421
2600 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee. FL. 32399-2400
(904)488-4807
Mississippi:
James I. Palmer. Jr., Executive Director
Mississippi Bureau of Pollution Control
Mississippi Department of Natural
Resources
P.O. Box 10385
Jackson, Mississippi 39209 (601 )961 -
5000
Kentucky:
Mr. Carl H. Bradley, Secretary-
Kentucky Department of Natural Re-
sources
& Environmental Protection Cabinet
18 Reilly Road
Frankfort. KY 40601 (502)564-3035
Georgia:
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Mr. J. Leonard Ledbetter. Commis-
sioner
Georgia Department of Natural Re-
sources
1252 Floyd Tower, East. Suite 1252
205 Butler Street. SE
Atlanta. Georgia 30334 (404)656-
3500
North Carolina:
Mr. R. Paul Wilms, Director
North Carolina Division of Environ-
mental Management
North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources
& Community Development
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687 (919)733-
7015
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Region V
Illinois:
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
2200 Churchill Road
Springfield. IL 62706
Indiana:
Indiana Department of Environmental Mgmt.
105 South Meridian Street
P.O. Box 6015
Indianapolis, IN 46206-6015
Michigan:
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Stevens T. Mason Building
P.O. Box 30028
Lansing, MI 48909
Minnesota:
Minnesota Environmental Protection Agency
520 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155
Ohio:
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
1800 Water Mark Drive
P.O. Box 1049
Columbus. OH 43206-0149
Wisconsin:
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 7921
Madison, WI 53707
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Region VI
Arkansas:
Randall Mathis, Acting Director
Arkansas Dept. of Pollution Control and
Ecology
8001 National Drive
Little Rock. Arkansas 72209
(501)562-7444
M. Joycelyn Elders. MD. Director
Arkansas Department of Health
4815 West Markham
Little Rock. Arkansas 72205
(501)661-2111
Louisiana:
Dr. Paul Templet. Secretary
Louisiana Department of Environmental
Quality
P.O. Box 44066
Baton Rouge. Louisiana 70804
(504)342-1266
David Ramsey, Secretary
Louisiana Department of Health and
Hospitals
P.O. Box 3776
Baton Rouge. Louisiana 70821
(504)342-6711
New Mexico:
Mr. Richard Mitzelfelt. Director
'New Mexico Environmental Improve-
ment Div.
Harold Runnels Building
1190 St. Frances Street
Santa Fe. NM 87503-0968 (512)463-
7663
Skeeter E. Paul. Director
New Mexico States Parks Division
Energy, Minerals and Natural Re-
sources
408 Galisteo
Villagra Building
Santa Fe. NM 87503 (505)827-3985
Oklahoma:
Joan K. Leavitt, MD. Commission of
Health
Oklahoma State Department of Health
P.O. Box 53551
Oklahoma City, OK 73152 (405)271-
4200
Larry Edmison. Director
Oklahoma Department of Pollution
Control
N.E. 10th and Stonewall
P.O. Box 53504
Oklahoma City, OK 73152 (405)271-
4677
Texas:
Allen Bienke, Jr., Executive Director
Texas Water Commission
P.O. Box 13087, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-3087 (512)463-
7898
Eli Bell, Executive Director
Texas Air Control Board
6330 Highway 290 East
Austin. TX 78723 (512)451-5711
Robert Bernstein, MD, Commissioner of
Health
Texas Department of Health
1100 West 49th Street
Austin, TX 78756 (512)458-7375
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Region
Iowa:
Larry J. Wilson, Director
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
900 East Grand
Henry A. Wallace Building
DesMoines, IA 50319 (515)2681-5384
Ms. Mary Ellis. Director
Iowa Department of Health
Lucas State Office Building
Des Moines, IA 50319 (515)281-5605
Kansas:
Stanley C. Grant. Secy.. Health & Environment
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Forbes Field. Building 740
Topeka, KS 66620 1913)296-1522
Missouri:
G. Tracy Mehan. Ill, Director
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 176
Jefferson City. Missouri 65102 (314)751-4422
Robert G. Harmon, MD. MPH. Director
Missouri Department of Health
1730 East Elm Street
Jefferson City. Missouri 65101 (314) 751 -6001
Nebraska:
Dennis Grams, P.E., Director
Nebraska Department of Environmental Control
State House Station, Box 98922
Lincoln. Nebraska 68509 (402)471-2186
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Region VIII
Colorado:
Thomas M. Vernon. Jr., MD, Executive
Director
Colorado Department of Health
4210 East 11th Avenue
Denver, CO 80220 (303)331-4600
Tom Looby, Assistant Director
Office of Health Protection
(303)331-4510
Montana:
John Drynan, MD, Director
Dept. of Health and Environmental
Sciences
Cogswell Building
Helana. MT. 69620 (406)444-2544
Larry Lloyd, Administrator
Environmental Services Division
(406)444-3948
South Dakota:
John J. Smith, Secretary
Department of Water and Natural Re-
sources
Joe Foss Building
523 E. Capitol
Pierre, SD 57501 (605)773-3151
Utah:
Suzanne Dandoy. MD. MPH, Executive
Director
Department of Health
P.O. Box 16690
288 N. 1460 W.
Salt Lake City. UT 84116-0700
(801)538-6111
Kenneth L. Alkema. Director
Division of Environmental Health
(801)538-6121
North Dakota:
State Department of Health
P.O. Box 5520
Bismarck. ND 58502-5520
Robert M. Wentz, MD
State Health Officer
State Department of Health
State Capitol
Bismarck, ND 58505 (701)224-2372
Wyoming:
G. Alan Edwards, Acting Director
Department of Environmental Quality
Herschler Building, 4th Floor
Cheyenne, WY 82002 (307)777-7938
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Region EX
Arizona:
Randolph Wood. Director
Arizona Department of Environmental
Quality
2005 North Central Avenue
Phoenix. AZ 85004 (602)257-2300
Ted Williams. Director
Arizona Department of Health Services
1740 West Adams Street
Phoenix. AZ 85007 (602)542-1024
California:
Kenneth Kizer, Director
California Department of Health Serv-
ices
714 P Street •
Sacramento. CA 95814 (916)445-
1248
Jananne Sharpless. Secy, of Envir.
Affairs
State of California
P.O. Box 2815 (1102 Q Street)
Sacramento. CA 95814 (916)322-
5844
Lewis Dodgion, Administrator
Nevada Division of Environmental Pro-
tection
Dept. of Conservation and Natural
Resources
201 South Fall Street _
Carson City. NV 89710 (702)885-
4670
Hawaii:
Dr. John C. Lewin. Director
Hawaii Department of Health
P.O. Box 3378
Honolulu. HI 96801 (808)548-6505
Dr. Bruce Anderson. Deputy Director
Environmental Protection and Health
Services
Division
Hawaii Department of Health
P.O. Box 3378
Honolulu. HI 96801 (808)548-4139
Nevada:
Roland Westergard, Director
Nevada Department of Conservation
and Natural
Resources
201 South Fall Street
Carson City. NV 89710 (702)885-
5870
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Region X
Alaska:
Department of Environmental Conservation
3220 Hospital Drive
Box O
Juneau. Alaska 99811-1800
Idaho: .
Department of Health and Welfare
Division of Environmental Quality
450 W State Street
Boise. Idaho 83720
Oregon:
Department of Environmental Quality
811 SW 6th Avenue
Portland, OR 97204
Washington:
Department of Ecology
M/SPV-11
Orympia, Washington 98504
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