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AGENCY OVERVIEW
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 - ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
Agency Organization
History and Organization of EPA
Map of EPA Regional Headquarters
EPA's Ten Strategic Themes
Management Systems
SECTION 2 - BUDGET AND PERSONNEL
Budget
Budget Definitions
Appropriations Definitions
Budget Formulation Process
Budget Execution Process
Key Players in the Budget Process
Budget Themes
Grants
Suspension and Debarment Activity
Personnel
Executive and Special Resources Positions
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SECTION 3 - EXTERNAL RELATIONS
Major Environmental Statutes
Major Congressional Committees by Environmental Statute
Major Congressional Committees With Jurisdiction over EPA Statutes
Synopsis of Major Environmental Laws
Environmental Legislation Enacted in the 102nd Congress
EPA Federal Advisory Committees
Interaction with Other Federal Agencies
Constituent Groups
SECTION 4 - ADMINISTRATOR'S PROFILE
Administrator's Calendar
Upcoming Actions on Rules and Regulations
Assistants to the Administrator
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Organization and Management
Agency Overview
HISTORY AND ORGANIZATION OF EPA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was created through an Executive reorganization plan
designed to consolidate a number of Federal environmental activities into a single agency. The plan
(Reorganization Plan #3 of 1970) was sent to Congress by President Nixon on July 9, 1970. and EPA
was formally established as an independent agency in the Executive Branch on December 2, 1970.
EPA was formed by bringing together 15 components from five Executive departments and independent
agencies. Air pollution control, solid waste management, radiation control, and the drinking water
program were transferred from the Department of Health, Education and Welfare (now the Department
of Health and Human Services). The Federal water pollution control program was taken from the
Department of Health,
Education and Welfare
Department of
Interior
Department of
Agriculture
Food and Drug
Administration
Atomic Energy
Commission
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Air, Solid Waste, Water, Pesticides Pesticides Pesticides in Radiation
Drinking Water Research Registration Food Programs
EPA
Department of Interior, as was part of the pesticides research program. EPA acquired authority to
register pesticides and regulate their use from the Department of Agriculture. From the Food and Drug
Administration, the Agency inherited the responsibility to set tolerance levels for pesticides in food.
EPA was assigned responsibility for setting certain environmental radiation protection standards from
the Atomic Energy Commission, and absorbed some of the duties of the Federal Radiation Council.
The enactment of major new environmental laws, and amendments to older laws, in the 1970s greatly
expanded EPA's responsibilities. The Agency now administers twelve major statutes: The Clean Water
Act (CWA); the Clean Air Act (CAA); the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA); the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA or Superfund); the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA);
the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act
(MPRSA); the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act (UMTRCA); Asbestos School Hazard
Abatement Act (ASHSA); the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorizing
Act (ERDDA); and the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA).
The Agency is directed by an Administrator and Deputy Administrator who are appointed by the
President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Nine Assistant Administrators, the General
Counsel, and the Inspector General are also named by the President and subject to Senate
confirmation. Each of the nine Assistant Administrators head either a program (Air and Radiation;
Water; Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances; or Solid Waste and Emergency Response) or a
function (Research and Development; Enforcement; Administration and Resources Management;
Policy, Planning and Evaluation; or International Activities). The Agency's executive staff includes
three Associate Administrators for Communications, Education and Public Affairs; Regional Opera-
tions and State/Local Relations; and Congressional and Legislative Affairs.
Ten Regional Administrators across the nation cooperate closely with Federal, state, interstate and
local agencies, industry, academic institutions, and other public and private groups to make sure
regional needs are considered and Federal environmental laws implemented. The Federal regional
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structure was set up In the early 1970's and essentially reflects the ten cities in which the Federal
government established its field offices. EPA maintains its Region I office in Boston; Region II In New
York; Region III in Philadelphia; Region IV in Atlanta: Region V In Chicago; Region VI in Dallas; Region
vn in Kansas City; Region Vm In Denver; Region DC in San Francisco; and Region X in Seattle.
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Together, these executives supervise a staff orbver 18,000 Federal workers and administer a seven
billion dollar budget.
EPA Regional Offices
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LOCATIONS OF OTHER EPA REGIONAL/FIELD UNITS
Anchorage. AK
Juneau.AK
Montgomery, AL
Jefferson, AK
Alameda.CA
Richmond. CA
Sacramento, CA
Grand Junction, CO
Lakewood,CO
Gulf Breeze, FL
Lakeland, FL
Athens. GA
Tucker, GA
Honolulu, HI
Des Moines, IA
Boise, ID
Argonne, IL
New Orleans, LA
Bay St. Louis, MS
Lexington, MA
Annapolis, MD
BeltsvlHe, MD
Ann Arbor, MI
Bay City, MI
Grosse lie. MI
Helena, MT
Duluth, MN
Montlcello, MN
Jefferson City, MO
Lincoln, NE
Edison, NJ
Leonardo, NJ
Chapel Hill. NC
Durham, NC
Raleigh, NC
Research Triangle
Park. NC
Las Vegas, NV
Niagara Falls, NY
Cincinnati, OH
Newtown,OH
Westlake.OH
Pawhuska, OK
Corvallls, OR
Newport, OR
Portland, OR
Santurce, PR
Narragansett, RI
Houston, TX
SanAntonio.TX
Ada, OK
Arlington, VA
Warrenton, VA
Manchester, WA
Olympia, WA
Port Orchard. WA
Richland, WA
Wheeling, WV
Casper, WY
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TEN STRATEGIC THEMES
The Agency's 1992 report Strategies and Framework for the Future sets forth the ten strategic themes
that guide the Agency's planning, budget formulation, and program implementation. These themes
represent tools for reducing risk, and have their origins in the recommendations of the Science Advisory
Board Report, Reducing Risk: Setting Priorities and Strategies for Environmental Protection.
1. Strategic Implementation of Statutory Mandates: EPA is committed to carry out its legal
responsibilities In ways that strategically address the best opportunities for reducing the most
serious remaining risks to human health and the environment. One way that EPA has been
using to think strategically about its statutory mandates has been its use of cluster groups
focusing on lead, pulp and paper, habitat, equity, and contaminated media.
2. Improving Science and the Knowledge Base: To be credible and effective, EPA's policies,
actions and programs must be based on scientifically sound, credible, risk-based approaches.
To make effective risk-based decisions, EPA is improving its (1) scientific knowledge and data
to support sound risk-based decision-making; and (2) ability to obtain broad-based Congres-
sional and public support for incorporating these scientific Improvements into decision-making
processes. Examples of initiatives under this theme include the Environmental Monitoring and
Assessment Program, high performance computing, risk (research, management, communi-
cation), and data quality integration.
3. Pollution Prevention: EPA's Preferred Choice: EPA is dedicated to examining ways of
preventing pollution at the source as the first line of defense. Experience shows it can be a
cheaper, more effective way to reduce environmental risk. Recent initiatives under this theme
include Green Lights, Design for the Environment, Environmental Excellence, and the 33/50
Project.
4. Geographic Targeting for Ecological Protection: To effectively address many of our re-
maining challenges, such as nonpoint source pollution, habitat protection, and biological
diversity, will require more tailored, site-specific strategies. A key ingredient of the geographic
approach is enlisting the involvement of public and private stakeholders in all phases --
assessment, strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation --to bring all available
resources to bear on the special needs of the targeted area. Geographic initiatives have been
formed around the Greater Water Bodies (Chesapeake Bay, Great Lakes, Gulf of Mexico),
National Estuary Program, and the Mexican Border.
5. Greater Reliance on Economic Incentives and Technological Innovation: EPA is com-
mitted to fostering the creativity of the marketplace to achieve risk reduction more cost-
effectively. EPA is also committed to speeding and promoting the development of new, cost-
effective technologies. Economic Incentive efforts include the Acid Rain Trading Program,
Municipal Solid Waste Pricing, and Mobile/Stationary Source Trading.
6. Improving Cross-Media Program Integration and Multi-Media Enforcement: Multi-media
activity integrates cross-program, multi-media perspectives and capabilities into all stages of
planning, decision-making, and implementation. This enables EPA to increase compliance
with all environmental laws and regulations, and maximizes risk reduction and pollution
prevention across all media. The multi-media enforcement initiatives and a multi-media
permitting pilot are examples under this theme.
7. Building State/Local/Tribal Capacity: Environmental protection relies on robust state and
local programs. Yet, environmental protection is just one of many tasks competing for
shrinking Government funds at all levels. Therefore, building state, tribal, and local capacity
for environmental management within these fiscal constraints is one of the Agency's top
priorities. Examples under this theme include the National Training Center, State/EPA data
management, and streamlining Federal grants.
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8. Enhancing International Cooperation: Many of the most serious environmental risks today
transcend political boundaries, which means that protecting human health and the environ-
ment in the United States requires coordination and cooperation at the multinational level.
International initiatives include the U. S./Canada/Mexico Trilateral Agreement, intra-agency
assistance to Eastern Europe, and cooperative programs with other Federal agencies.
9. Strengthening Environmental Education and Public Outreachr EPA is committed to using
new modes of outreach to address public concern, and will expand and coordinate its public
outreach efforts to build stakeholder understanding, support, and participation in selected
Agency Initiatives. The goal Is to engage all stakeholders in the process so that all parties
understand how and why decisions affecting the environment are made. Initiatives to promote
environmental education Include expanded K-12 education. National Environmental IQ
Program, and joint ventures with Time/Warner and Alliance for Environmental Education.
1O. Better Management and Infrastructure: EPA's future success depends in large measure on
its ability to adapt its workforce and its management policies and practices to support
multldlscipllnary approaches to newer and still emerging risks to public health and the
environment. The infrastructure goals represent indispensable steps toward the achievement
of programmatic strategies. Major goals are to build a culturally diverse workforce with
individuals who possess high levels of managerial, scientific and technical skills to solve
increasingly complex environmental problems; provide laboratory and analytical facilities and
capital assets that reflect the value of strong science to EPA's regulatory program; leverage
resources to support multi-media and risk-based management; and to meet the highest
standards of effectiveness while maintaining the public trust.
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
EPA uses a variety of management systems and processes to assure that we move consciously and
systematically toward achieving environmental results.
TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT
The business of EPA is to protect human health and the environment. To accomplish this in an effective
manner and to move the Agency toward the twenty-first century, we must rely on our management
systems and practices to empower the staff to do thelrjobs. Total Quality Management is a proven way
to achieve results by making significant improvements in EPA's management systems and processes.
A number of concerns have caused EPA to move aggressively into TQM:
Q Rising expectations placed on the Agency by new environmental laws, public demands, and
state and local government exceed our capacity to deliver.
G Many of our processes are driven more by court-ordered scheduling and public opinion than
by facts.
Q Our customers want to participate in our process earlier, have greater access to information.
and want more consistency in our decisions.
Q Our current management systems and processes are not sufficiently integrated to consistently
meet customer demands. The perception held by our customers is, therefore, that basic
requirement's are not met.
Q We have a major impact on the American economy (regulation, research and education). Our
customers want us to Increase our organizational effectiveness and efficiency in cleaning up the
environment In ways that do not constrain the economy.
Q The environment and America's competitiveness are interdependent. A holistic approach can
contribute to a better environment and more competitive economy.
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EPA's Infrastructure for quality Is a multi-tiered management configuration which includes the Deputy
Leadership Team with the Deputy Administrator, the Quality Improvement Board, Quality Coordina-
tors in each organization, and the Quality Advisory Group.
TQM is in the first phase of deployment. It needs continued leadership, direction, and focus. Its goal
is to transform EPA to provide the best value for the tax dollar. Quality is an effective vehicle to achieve
this. The quality process gives the new Administration an opportunity to focus attention on the critical
policy Issues/decisions facing our country, and confidence that an improving delivery system is
available to implement those decisions and programs.
PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
The Agency's risk-based Strategic Planning, Budgeting and Performance Management System
includes the following components:
G National Environmental Goals, which are being developed by the senior career managers, will
serve as a point of departure for an extended dialogue with the public and interested
stakeholders about the nation's goals for protecting human health and the environment.
Q EPA's Strategies and Framework for the Future sets forth the ten strategic themes or "tools"
for reducing risk, which have their origins in the Science Advisory Board report on Reducing
Risk. These include pollution prevention, market incentives, and geographic targeting.
Q Program office and regional four-year Strategic Plans and "Annual Action Plans" are the
mechanism for linking strategic planning with annual budget formulation and resource
allocation.
Q EPA's Performance Management System tracks progress towards achieving environmental
goals and implementing environmental laws.
In addition to managing this system for the Agency, the Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation
provides an integrated set of services in comparative risk analysis, risk-based strategic planning, and
developing and using statistically sound indicators of environmental results to measure progress.
It houses the Agency's center of excellence for developing and using environmental statistics. An
annual report will assess progress towards measurable environmental goals, and periodic reports on
the state of the environment will measure the condition of the environment overtime.
The regulatory development process facilitates Agencywide participation In writing and reviewing
rules to implement statutory mandates. Rule-making is a significant part of EPA's work, consuming
approximately 40% of its resources in publishing several hundred rules each year. Most major rules
Involve cross-cutting, technically complex issues. The Agency's Regulatory Steering Committee,
chaired by OPPE, serves as the primary mechanism for coordinating and convening Agencywide work
groups to develop the regulations in an internally and externally participatory and consensus-building
fashion. The Office of Management and Budget reviews the rules before the Administrator signs them.
RESOURCE SYSTEMS
The Office of the Comptroller provides the central resource management systems for budget
development, budget execution, and financial management. The Resource Management Information
System contains the actual and current operating plans of all allowance holders. The budget system
also contains the Agency's future budget request by program element, appropriation and media.
The Comptroller also manages the Integrated Financial Management System that records the Agency's
commitments, obligations, and outlays for all allowance holders. The finance system meets the
external reporting requirements of the Department of Treasury.
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NATIONAL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
EPA's organizational structure is focused on the concept of the National Program Manager (NPM). The
Assistant Administrators function as the National Program Managers and are the executives in charge
of defining national policies and implementation procedures for statutory authorities. The Regional
Administrators implement the national direction in their regions. This system creates a natural tension
between National Program Managers and the Regional Administrators. However, the linkage between
the programmatic functions of the National Program Managers and the operational functions of the
Regional Administrators has generally served the Agency well. This approach allows for consistent
policies across all regions, while maintaining needed flexibility in addressing environmental problems
specific to any geographic location.
LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT AND CONGRESSIONAL RELATIONS
The Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs (OCLA) functions as the chief Agency liaison with
Congress, Its staff and committees. It serves as the primary contact for Congressional staff, and
provides information on Congressional actions and strategies to EPA management. Achieving and
maintaining positive working relationships with Congress and successful strategies for legislative
action are dependent on Agencywide coordination, including prompt responses to Congressional
inquiries, strong ties with the program offices concerning Congress' agenda, and a well-structured
process for communications to ensure timely notification of Agency actions.
Environmental legislation is important to EPA. OCLA also serves as the Agency's legislative counsel.
hi this capacity, it assists program offices in developing legislative Initiatives for the Agency's
environmental programs; drafts legislative proposals, and obtains clearance of proposals by the Office
of Management and Budget (OMB). The office oversees all EPA Congressional testimony and obtains
clearance for testimony from OMB.
COMMUNICATION STRATEGY PROCESS
An important responsibility of EPA as a regulatory agency is to inform the public. Congress, and the
regulated community about Agency activities. The trust and integrity of EPA Is maintained by
conducting business openly and fairly. The central theme of the Office of Communications, Education
and Public Affairs is to ensure that EPA communicates with affected constituencies In one credible
voice, through a coordinated and comprehensive process. Every program and regional office submits
annual communication plans to outline planned outreach activities and to identify communication
priorities. Communication strategy documents are developed during the formulation of decisions and
before the announcement of Agency actions. Actions that require strategy documents include
regulatory announcements, releases of significant findings and results, policy changes, and program
actions or decisions which may have national, state, or local impact.
MEDIA RELATIONS
The Office of Communications, Education and Public Affairs serves as liaison with the media,
coordinating national announcements and providing information to the press. All major issues are
tracked by press officers who assess their significance and provide appropriate guidance. EPA
announcements coincide with the adoption of new regulatory decisions. These announcements may
be made by the Administrator at a full press conference, by an Assistant Administrator or a program
official at a by-invitation-only press briefing, or through a press release or note to correspondents. A
press advisory Is Issued every Friday and covers routine, less time-sensitive items. The office also
coordinates and schedules requests for television, radio, and print Interviews with EPA officials.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
In 1991, the Environmental Education Division was established to Implement the National Environ-
mental Education Act of 1990. The division promotes programs that educate youth, enhance the
environmental literacy of the American public, and encourage students and adults to choose
environmental careers. EPA's environmental education programs encourage public/private partner-
ships and cooperative agreements to augment Federal funding. To successfully raise the environmen-
tal literacy of all segments of the public, EPA will work with Federal, state and local organizations, the
media, industry, and the environmental community. The division serves as a catalyst to galvanize
grass-roots efforts to educate students and the adult public about how best to create a healthy.
sustainable relationship between humanity and the earth.
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BUDGET AND PERSONNEL
ERA'S TOTAL BUDGET AUTHORITY
(FY 1984-FY 1993)
Total Appropriated Dollars (in Billions)
Supertund
Reauthorization
Delay
1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993
Total Workyears
20,000
15,000 -
10,000 -
5.000 -
1984 1985 1986
1987
1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993
Dollars: The Agency's overall Budget Authority consists of Construction Grants,
Superfund/Leaking Underground Storage Tanks Trust Funds and Operating
Programs.
Workyears: The Agency's growth in workyears is the result of new legislation
activities such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Superfund (CERCLA).
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EPA OPERATING PROGRAMS BY MAJOR APPROPRIATION
(FY 1984 - FY 1993)
Dollars in Millions
1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993
I S&E I I AC&C Hi I R&D
The Salaries and Expenses (S&E) account supports the Agency's
growing workforce.
Abatement, Control & Compliance (AC&Q funds provide grant and
contract dollars for the Agency's major programs (air, water, hazardous
waste, toxics). State grant resources have more than doubled since
1984.
Research and Development (R&D) growth over the last five years reflects
the Agency's recognition of the need for improved science.
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EPA BUDGET BY MAJOR SOURCES OF FUNDING
(FY 1984 to FY 1993)
Dollars in Millions
8,000
6,000 -
4,000 -
2,000 -
1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993
Construction Grants Operating Programs H Superfund/LUST
Superftmd/LUST budget has stabilized after rapid expansion in 1980's
Growth in the Operating Programs is primarily due to new legislation,
such as RCRA, the CAA, FIFRA, and emerging programs, such as
non-point sources or stratospheric ozone.
Construction grant funding continues to provide states with Federal
dollars for sewage treatment facilities and increasingly targets sensitive
eco-systems.
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EPA BUDGET HISTORY - CONSTANT DOLLARS
(1970 to 1993 Congressional Appropriations)
10
8
15.80
1982 Dollars In Billions
$7.82
Total Appropriations
$4.88
$3.21
$1.02
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Large reductions and increases in the 1970's due to swings in Construction
Grants funding - large increases in 1972 and 1977/78; hiatus in funding for
1974 through 1976.
Superfund Authorization delay in 1986 resulted in drop in Agency total
funding. Growth in 1987 due to Superfund reauthorization.
Operating programs have grown slowly over the last decade after
decreasing in the early 1980's.
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ABATEMENT, CONTROL & COMPLIANCE RESOURCES
(FY 1984 to FY 1993 Operating Plans)
Dollars In Millions
800
600 -
400 -
200 -
1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993
| Contract
I Support
State
Grants
State grants have increased to support state environmental programs that
are an integral part of enforcing new legislation such as the Clean Air Act,
Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, and the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act.
Contract funding has grown to support the Agency's increasing mandates
across all program areas.
1993 decline in state grant funds is due to 1992 Congressional projects
(add-ons) not being carried forward in the 1993 President's Budget.
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CONTRACT OBLIGATIONS BY APPROPRIATION
1992
Total Contract Dollars - $1,889 million
Superfund $1,195
R&D $158
AC&C $396
The bulk of the Agency's contracts are spent for Superfund site
cleanup activities. Superfund contract dollars are also used to
support other Federal agencies' activities in Superfund.
The Agency relies on AC&C contracts to perform much of the
technical and economic analyses and program support needed to
structure its regulatory proposals.
R&D contracts are for applied research and development
services.
S&E contract dollars support management and facilities services
and regulatory analyses.
Other includes: IG, Oil Spills, B&F, and Other.
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FY 1993 PRESIDENT'S BUDGET vs. FY 1994 OMB REQUEST
Dollars in Millions
5,000
20,000
15,000 -
10,000 -
5,000 -
Operating Programs Superfund/LUST Construction Grants
FY 1993 President's Budget D FY 1994 OMB Request
Workyears
Operating Programs Superfund/LUST
FY 1993 President's Request D FY 1994 OMB Request
The increases in the Operating Programs represent the Agency's investments in
ten strategic themes: geographical targeting for ecological protection;
international cooperation; pollution prevention; improving science and
knowledge base; strategic implementation of statutory mandates; economic
incentives and technological innovation; cross program integration and
multi-media enforcement; building state/local/tribal capacity; environmental
education and public outreach; better management and infrastructure.
Superfund and LUST requests reflect a stable funding level and a shift of
emphasis to direct site clean-up.
The request for Construction Grants is for capitalization of the State Revolving
Funds (SRFs) and for geographic initiatives.
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PRESIDENT'S REQUEST vs. APPROPRIATIONS ENACTED
1,600
1,400
1,200
1,000
800
600
400
200
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160
140
120
100
80
60
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(FY 1993 - Dollars in Millions)
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Restructuring has caused a dramatic change in the new Program and Research
Operations Account.
AC&C reflects $100 million in Congressional add-ons and the inclusion of
Operating Expenses (which was reduced $80 million from the previous S&E
appropriation). Aside from these considerations, AC&C itself was reduced $110
million.
B&F increased dramatically to fund the Ecology Research & Technology Center
in Bay City, ML
Detailed Operating Plans at the AA/RA level are being developed.
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PRESIDENT'S REQUEST vs. APPROPRIATIONS ENACTED
(FY 1993 - Dollars in Millions)
2,000
1.500 -
1,000 -
500 -
Superfund
Lust
(President's
Request
Appropriation
Enacted
1 Supeifund was reduced to its lowest level since FY 1988.
1 Detailed Operating Flans at the AA/RA level are being developed.
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BUDGET- DEFINITIONS
APPROPRIATION
Statutory budget authority for Federal agencies to incur obligations and to make payments for specified
purposes. EPA has normally had nine appropriations: Salaries and Expenses (S&E); Abatement,
Control and Compliance (AC&C); Research and Development (R&D); Oil Spills: Buildings and Facilities
(B&F); Construction Grants: Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUST); Superfund; and the
appropriation for the Office of the Inspector General. In 1993, the Congress eliminated the S&E
appropriation and created the Program & Research Operations appropriation (PRO).
EXTRAMURAL/INTRAMURAL FUNDS
Extramural resources fund activities that are performed by personnel other than EPA employees; for
example, resources used for grants, contracts, and interagency agreements. Intramural funds are
used for program support activities performed by EPA employees such as resources used for salaries.
MEDIA
Media are EPA's major program areas. They generally follow statutory authority provided to EPA.
Currently EPA has 13 media Including: air, water quality, drinking water, pesticides, hazardous waste,
radiation, Superfund, multimedia, toxic substances, management and support, construction grants,
buildings and facilities, and leaking underground storage tanks.
NATIONAL PROGRAM MANAGER
National Program Managers (NPMs) are those Agency officials responsible for particular media
programs to ensure that national priorities are met.
OMB PASSBACK
When the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) receives the Agency's budget request for the coming
budget year, it makes some Initial decisions and "passes back" the original request with comments and
modifications. This revised budget Is called a "Passback" which EPA has the option of appealing.
PRESIDENT'S BUDGET
Every January the President submits a budget to Congress. It contains budgets for agencies and
departments in the Executive Branch. EPA's portion of the President's Budget reflects those resources
that the Agency expects to use to meet its goals and missions in the next fiscal year.
REPROGRAMMING
A reprogramming reallocates or shifts existing resources to meet changing Agency needs within or
between EPA offices. Currently, all reprogrammlngs over $500,000 must be approved by Congress.
* Nominal Dollars: With the exception of the chart showing EPA's budget history in constant dollars,
all budget trend data in this book are stated as nominal values. This represents the dollars available
each year In the Agency's operating plan.
* Constant Dollars: The Budget History in Constant Dollars chart shows EPA's overall funding since
1970 adjusted for the changing value of the dollar over time. The chart is based on constant FY 1982
dollars. FY 1982 was chosen because it represents the midpoint of the time period shown on the chart
(1970 -1993). Nominal dollars were adjusted by applying the Implicit price deflator values contained
in the President's FY 1993 budget. By 1993, the cumulative impact of the annual price deflators is
almost 50% from FY 1982.
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APPROPRIATIONS - DEFINITIONS
ABATEMENT. CONTROL AND COMPLIANCE (AC&C)
Finances grants, contracts, and cooperative and interagency agreements dealing with the causes,
effects, extent, prevention, and control of pollution, and compliance with environmental regulations.
AC&C funds cover all Agency programs (air, water, pesticides, toxic substances, solid and hazardous
wastes, and wastewater treatment) except Superfund. In 1993, Congress moved the expenses from
the S&E account to the AC&C account and established an operating expenses celling to control their
costs.
BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES (B&F)
Provides for the construction, repair, improvement, extension, alteration, and purchase of fixed
equipment or facilities that are owned or used by EPA.
CONSTRUCTION GRANTS
Funds grants for local public agencies to construct municipal wastewater treatment facilities which
contribute to the attainment and maintenance of water quality standards.
INSPECTOR GENERAL
Finances all the salaries and related costs for the Office of Inspector General.
LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS (LUST)
Provides funds for responding to releases from leaking underground petroleum tanks. The Trust Fund
is financed by a 0.1 cent per gallon tax on motor fuels.
PROGRAM AND RESEARCH OPERATIONS(PRO)
Established by Congress in 1993. the PRO appropriation finances the salaries and travel of all
programs in EPA except Superfund. LUST, Oil Spills, and the Inspector General.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R&D)
Finances research and development contracts, grants, and intergovernmental agreements (except
Superfund). These activities provide the scientific basis for EPA's regulatory actions.
SALARIES AND EXPENSES (S&E)
Congress eliminated this appropriation in 1993, when it established the Program & Research
Operations (PRO) account for salaries and travel, and moved expenses and management contracts to
the AC&C account. This appropriation financed salaries and related costs associated with adminis-
tering programs in EPA. S&E incorporated all costs exclusive of grant programs, program specific
contractual agreements, and hazardous substance and leaking underground storage tank response
actions.
SUPERFUND
Is subject to annual appropriations from a dedicated trust fund to clean up oil and chemical spills and
dangerous, uncontrolled and abandoned hazardous waste sites. Extensive enforcement activities are
also undertaken to identify and induce parties responsible for hazardous waste problems to undertake
cleanup actions.
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BUDGET FORMULATION PROCESS
The development of the Agency's budget begins 20 months before the beginning of the fiscal year. The
following timetable lays out the general steps in that process. The budget formulation process has
undergone extensive review and change over the past two years in an effort" to better link strategic
planning, operational planning, and budget formulation.
Late January/February
TheAdminlstratorandDeputyAdmlnistratorconduct annual planning meeting with EPA senior officials
(Assistant Administrators/Regional Administrators) to discuss program and budget priorities.
March - August
The Agency develops budget plans in line with the program and budget priorities set in the annual
planning meeting. As a first step, the Assistant Administrators(AAs) prepare action plans to link the
strategic plans to the budget.
In May. the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) provides Federal agencies with policy guidance
for the upcoming budget, and AAs finish developing budgets for the Administrator's consideration.
In June, each of the AAs submits a budget to the Administrator through the Office of the Comptroller.
In August, the Administrator issues an internal Agency passback.
September
The Agency submits initial budget request to OMB on September 1. OMB holds hearings with the
Administrator and AAs.
November
After the hearings and review. OMB returns the EPA budget to the Agency with target levels. This is
known as the "OMB Passback." The Administrator has 72 hours to prepare and return an appeal to OMB.
December
The Agency assists OMB in the preparation of EPA's portion of the President's Budget.
January
The President's Budget is submitted to Congress in early January. At this time, the Administrator
holds a press conference announcing the Agency's budget.
February-September
Internal Track:
EPA prepares detailed plans on distribution of resources for the upcoming year.
External Track:
Congress holds hearings on the President's Budget. This review is done primarily by the Appropria-
tions Committees and EPA testifies on the resource levels (March/April).
Congressional action on the appropriations bill may be a lengthy process. Both the House and
Senate must pass the'bill. The bill is then taken up in a Conference Committee to resolve House and
Senate differences. After passage. Congress sends the bill to the President for signature.
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BUDGET EXECUTION PROCESS
October
October 1 marks the beginning of the new Federal fiscal year. In an ideal world, the Agency has its
appropriation enacted by this time:"However, if Congress fails to pass an appropriation, the Agency
operates on a "Continuing Resolution" a stop-gap funding measure passed by Congress until an
appropriation bill is passed.
If EPA has an appropriation, the Agency submits a request to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) describing how the Agency would like its resources apportioned for the fiscal year.
Throughout Current Fiscal Tear
The Office of Management and Budget apportions all funds to the Comptroller, who in turn gives an
allotment to the Budget Director. This allotment is subdivided into "Allowances" which provides
quarterly obligation authority to specific officials (Allowance Holders). Allowances are issued on a
monthly basis throughout the fiscal year.
During the year. Allowance Holders sometimes find that certain accounts do not have sufficient
resources to cover all expected needs for the year. In such cases. Allowance Holders initiate requests
to reprogram funds from one account to another. These requests are submitted to the Office of the
Comptroller where they are reviewed for budgetary and programmatic impact and to determine if the
change exceeds Congressional, OMB or Agency limitations.
April/May
At mid-year, the Office of the Comptroller reviews the status of resource utilization throughout the
Agency to identify and resolve potential resource Issues.
September
The Office of the Comptroller executes end-of-year close-out (termination and accounting for the
current fiscal year) with all Allowance Holders.
November
By November, the Comptroller determines the types and amounts of carryover funds (unobligated funds
from two-year appropriations) available for the current year. Allowance Holders may submit
requests for using these funds to the Comptroller, who recommends a distribution to the Administrator
for approval.
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KEY PLAYERS IN THE BUDGET PROCESS
SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
Chairman: Robert C. Byrd (D-WV)
Ranking Minority Member: Mark O.Hatfield (R-OR)
Primary Staff Contact: James H. English
SENATE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON VA-HUD-INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
Chairman: Barbara Mikulskl (D-MD)
Ranking Minority Member: Jake Gam (R-UT) (retiring)
Primary Staff Contact: Carolyn (Carrie) E. Simmons
HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
Chairman: Jamie L. Whitten (D-MS)
Ranking Minority Member: Joseph M. McDade (R-PA)
Primary Staff Contact: Frederick G. Mohrman
HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON VA-HUD-INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
Chairman: Robert Traxler (D-MD)(retiring)
Ranking Minority Member: Bill Green (R-NY) (retiring)
Primary Staff Contact: Michelle Burkett
The Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee is retiring at the end of the 102nd Congress.
Louis Stokes (D-OH) is the likely successor.
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET PRIMARY CONTACTS
Paul Gilman, Program Associate Director for Natural Resources, Energy and
Science (Political Appointee)
Ronald Cogswell, Deputy Associate Director for Natural Resources Division
Robert Falrweather, Branch Chief for Environment
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SUMMARY OF FY 1994 BUDGET THEMES
The Agency's budget for FY-94 is organized around ten themes which cross traditional program
boundaries.
Strategic Implementation of Statutory Mandates: EPA carries out legal responsibilities ranging
from rule-making to enforcement using risk reduction as the guiding principle. To implement this
principle, the Agency is using regulatory clusters to Integrate high priority activities and regulations
across programs. Expansion of this approach will also make significant gains in regulatory certainty
and efficiency. Resources within this theme are used to implement statutory mandates for the Clean
Air Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act. The Agency also uses the cluster approach to address several
categories of concern such as lead, small communities, habitat, groundwater, and environmental
equity.
Improving Science and Knowledge Base: Sound science and risk-based decision-making are critical
for EPA to maintain its credibility and effectiveness. The Agency is requesting resources to strengthen
its scientific knowledge base, including data and analytical methodologies that support the assess-
ment, comparison, and reduction of serious risks. Nearly one-third of the resources within this theme
are directed to environmental monitoring and health and ecological risk research. Additional
resources are to assist the Agency in upgrading its laboratory Infrastructure.
Pollution Prevention: The Agency is fully committed to pollution prevention as a preferred alternative
for environmental protection. Now embodied in a statute, pollution prevention provides an analytical
framework for business to design cleaner, more efficient production processes. Under this approach,
the Agency targets high-risk problems using both voluntary and regulatory approaches to promote
pollution prevention.
Geographic Targeting for Ecological Protection: This approach to environmental protection is area-
specific and allows for the evaluation of the unique characteristics of each area as well as the cost
effectiveness of mitigation of a full range of ecological threats. Geographic targeting enables the Agency
to address toxics in southern Louisiana, a host of problems along the Mexican Border, as well as risks
in our urban areas. Some of our geographic projects have been ongoing such as the Great Lakes and
Chesapeake Bay, while others, such as region-specific initiatives, are just beginning.
Economic Incentives and Technological Innovation: The Agency is using economic incentives as
a cost effective alternative to regulation, especially when dealing with problems resulting from diffuse
sources of pollution. Activities under this theme develop the market forces to a greater degree as a tool
in preventing and reducing environmental risk. The Agency attempts to fill public information gaps
on environmental issues to promote informed decision-making and reduction of regulatory barriers
that would Inhibit Innovative environmental solutions.
Cross-Program Integration and Multi-Media Enforcement: Multi-media enforcement allows for a
more efficient way of doing business. It is a way of looking at the overall environmental risk posed and
addressing it comprehensively to achieve maximum risk reduction. Activities under this theme are
being developed to promote a better balance between administrative, civil, and criminal enforcement.
An Integrated approach to enforcement also has the benefit of improving other parts of the Agency's
operation such as permitting and rulemaklng by better integrating the work of the media programs.
This theme also includes activities related to high risk Federal facilities.
Building State/Local/Tribal Capacity: The states, local governments, and Indian tribes are partners
with EPA in the goal of environmental protection. This theme recognizes that these various entities
need an Infrastructure commensurate with their responsibilities. The activities within this theme
invest In states' management infrastructure and secure alternative financing for environmental
programs to maximize the value of available resources. Activities include capacity-building in drinking
water, Indian programs, and small community programs.
Environmental Education and Public Outreach: Resources in this theme contribute to environ-
mental protection by developing a more environmentally literate public. The Agency's environmental
education program is the cornerstone of this theme, but outreach activities are present in most offices.
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International Cooperation: Many of the most serious environmental risks today transcend national
boundaries which means that protecting human health and the environment within our country
requires coordination at the multinational level. Some ecosystems essential to the health and welfare
of U.S. citizens are shared with neighboring countries and can only be preserved through Joint action.
The activities within this theme include the U.S. contribution to multinational agreements such as the
Montreal Protocol, as well as the sharing of American technology with newly industrialized and
developing countries to promote environmentally sound, sustainable development.
Better Management and Infrastructure: EPA must adapt its workforce and its management policies
and practices to address the newer and emerging public risks to public health and the environment.
Resources within this theme are targeted to enhance the professional development of the staff, improve
its physical infrastructure, address the needs of recruiting and retaining an excellent workforce, and
maintaining sound internal financial controls and prudent management of Agency programs.
InFY 1992 EPA obligated $2.76 billion in grants and cooperative agreements. Ofthis total, $2.40billion
was obligated by EPA's regional offices and $298 million was obligated by Headquarters offices. The
FY 1992 grant and cooperative agreement obligations were divided among Agency programs in the
following way:
Q $1.61 billion for construction grants and State Revolving Fund obligations for wastewater
treatment projects
Q $141.6 million for air pollution control
Q $83.3 million for development of solid and hazardous waste management programs
Q $29.3 million for pesticides and toxic substances enforcement and certification of applicators
Q $61.1 million for removal of asbestos In schools
Q $159.1 million for Superfund and underground storage tank programs
Q $18.4 million for surface water and groundwater programs
Q $166.1 million for research and development
Q $ 160.1 million for investigations and studies
2 $27.4 million for training and fellowships
Q $84.0 million for environmental protection program support and senior environmental
employees.
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Summary of FT 92 Grant Obligations to States and
Municipalities Within Those States
REGION I
STATE
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Maine
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Vermont
Total
AMOUNT
$ 33.8M
$ 178.4M
$ 21.8M
$ 26.1M
$ 32.7M
$ 14.4M
$ 307.2M
ACTIONS
85
179
109
103
90
68
634
REGION H
STATE
New Jersey
New York
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Total
AMOUNT
$ 92.7M
$279.1M
$ 7.5M
$ 2.3M
$381.6M
ACTIONS
115
209
95
19
438
REGION m
STATE
District of
Columbia
Delaware
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
AMOUNT
$ 14.4M
$ 18.0M
$ 47.9M
$ 108.9M
$ 58.9M
$ 12.6M
$ 260.7M
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Ohio
Wisconsin
ACTIONS
46
98
157
133
106
94
634
REGION IV
STATE
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Total
AMOUNT
$ 11.6M
$ 17.0M
$ 9.5M
41.4M
7.7M
13.3M
31.6M
37.3M
$
$
$
$
$ 169.4M
ACTIONS
122
168
117
83
77
139
88
111
905
AMOUNT
$ 115.2M
$ 16.7M
$ 150.2M
56.9M
$24.1M
$ 72.0M
ACTIONS
148
98
129
152
135
96
758
REGION VI
STATE
Arkansas
Louisiana
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Total
AMOUNT
$
$
$
$
21.1M
40.5M
19.6M
26.3M
$ 124.5M
$ 232.OM
ACTIONS
80
134
101
125
181
621
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REGION
STATE
35.1M
28.0M
67.4M
17.1M
28.7M
18.8M
14.9M
14.1M
9.8M
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Colorado
Montana
North Dakota
South Dakota
Utah
Wyoming
REGION X
STATE
$ 15.0M
$ 196.2M
$ 1.7M
$ 18.5M
$ 15.0M
$ .4M
$ 1.8M
Arizona
California
Guam
Hawaii
Nevada
Palau Republic
American
Samoa
Alaska
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
6.1M
16.9M
35.0M
57.0M
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SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT ACTIVITY
EPA's Suspension and Debarment Program is the Agency's management arm for protecting the
Agency's resources against waste, fraud, abuse, poor performance and noncompliance by contractors
and assistance participants. It is part of the Executive Branch's government-wide system to render
high risk participants ineligible for contracts and assistance. It also has authority to enter into
compliance programs in lieu of debarment; these may require the entry of criminal pleas, payment fines
and restitution, and reimbursement for audit or other government costs.
The debarment program at EPA is very aggressive. It coordinates its activities with state and Federal
enforcement and other agencies to maximize the Federal protective net. Each year the debarment
program receives and investigates numerous allegations of misconduct resulting In administrative
actions for temporary suspension of eligibility, debarment from Federal programs, or settlement of the
government's compliance demands including significant sums of money paid to the Agency or the U.S.
Treasury. The following chart summarizes case activities for Fiscal Years 1989-1992.
Cases Accepted
Cases
Completed
Debarred
Suspended
Settlements
Closed after
Investigation
Recoveries
(in millions)
* DEBARMENT is the final determination of an Agency rendering a contractor or assistance participant ineligible
to receive Federal contracts, grants, loans and benefits due to criminal misconduct, poor performance,
environmental noncompliance, etc. This decision is issued after a full examination of information and evidence
to determine whether a contractor/assistance participant Is nonresponsible.
* SUSPENSION is a determination by an Agency to render a contractor or assistance participant temporarily
Ineligible to receive Federal contracts, grants, loans and benefits pending completion of an ongoing investigation.
It is used when the Federal government has important interests to protect which cannot reasonably be delayed
until a full investigation and debarment proceeding can be completed.
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PERSONNEL
Budget and Personnel
Agency Overview
ERA'S POPULATION RELATIVE TO THE D.C. METRO AREA
FISCAL TEAR END 1992
48.78%
32.58%
AA Employees
Outside DC Metro
18.64%
n=18411
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EPA'S POPULATION RELATIVE TO THE D.C. METRO AREA
AS IT LOOKED IN FT 1989
46.24%
33.59%
mpioyees
in tne DC Metro Area
5261
20.17%
N=15663
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EMPLOYEE DISTRIBUTION
Headquarters Offices
CO
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_o
Q.
LU
3
2000
1800
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
Field Locations
DC Metro
Ofe Admin OPPE OE OGC DIG INTACT OARM WATER OSWER AIR OPPTS
Headquarters Offices
ORD
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EMPLOYEE DISTRIBUTION
Regional Offices
2000
Regional Field Locations
Regional Office
Ragl Rag 2 Rag 3 Rag 4 Rag 5 Reg 6 Rag 7 Reg 8 Rag 9 Rag 10
Regional Offices
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MORE THAN ONE THIRD OF THE AGENCY
HAS BEEN HIRED IN THE LAST FOUR TEARS
6.95%
12.35%
Hires Before FY'89
11371
61 81%
7.77%
n= 18398
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MINORITIES AND WOMEN IN EPA
as of 9/18/92
Minorities Include:
Asians
Hispancis
Blacks
Native Americans
7.91
18.89%
42.52%
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MINORITIES BT OEM'S POSITION CATEGORIES
36.6Q*/ Clerical
1809
26.42%
Administrative
1356
041 ssNCs^vi'35'2 Vx
27.54%
7.14%
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WHITE WOMEN BT OPM'S POSITION CATEGORIES
.03%
Wage
2 ^
0.04:
5 55%A;VVx//
^TTecftnicar \sv!
35.97%
41.73%
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EPA MANAGEMENT* COMPOSITION
(FY 85 - FY 92)
80
70
OM
0
1
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80%
70%
-0
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
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0
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30
20
* White Women
10
»B!
Kinoriiy Women
10%
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85
86
87
90
91
Fiscal Years
* Management is defined as GM (Merit Pay) and SES employees.
92
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EDUCATION LEVELS OP EPA EMPLOYES
Less Than HS
375
6.25??
H.65S?
17.05%
»|ccaiaureafe
.99%
33.815?
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ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES FOR EPA'S COLLEGE GRADS
4000 1
3000 -
i
UJ
o
5
A
2000 -
1000
Engineering
Agriculture,
Health & Bio
Sciences
Erw. 3d., Business,
Physical Comm, Pub.
Science Affairs
Social
Sciences
Law
Other
Discipline
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FT 1992 Losses From Major Occupation. Groups
As Percent of Average FT '92 Employment
ENV.PROT.SPEC.
BIO/HLTHSCI
I
ENGWEER
PHY SO
CLERICAL
0 % Transfers (Move b otter Govt/Mitary)
i %ffelre(indudes deaths, removals, et.)
ADMM
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EXECUTIVE AND SPECIAL RESOURCES POSITIONS
BACKGROUND:
Executive and special resources positions include those filled by Presidential Appointee (PAS). Senior
Executive Service (SES). Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), Senior Level. Scientific/Technical (ST),
Schedule C, and Administratively Determined (AD) employees.
DISCUSSION AND CURRENT STATUS as of 12/1/92:
Appointment Types
Allocated Filled Vacant
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENT/SENATE CONFIRMED (PAS) 13 11 2
Named by the President
Confirmed by the Senate
Appointed by the President
Positions placed by statute in the Executive Schedule. At EPA, the Administrator. Deputy Adminis-
trator, Assistant Administrators, General Counsel, and Inspector General hold PAS appointments.
TOTAL SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE (SES) 3O8 287 21
CAREER 289 269 2O
NONCAREER 19 16 3
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) allocates slots
Career - filled competitively
Noncareer - filled noncompetitively with White House and OPM concurrence
Senior managers who usually direct significant organizational units at Division Director level or above.
Currently the noncareer SES slots are used for the Associate Administrator, an Executive Assistant.
and nine of ten Regional Administrators.
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE (ALJ) 761
OPM allocates slots
OPM classifies positions
OPM certifies incumbents
Administrative Law Judges are selected by the Chief ALJ from an OPM list of eliglbles that is based on
a competitive test. The Administrator approves the selection. ALJs conduct formal hearing proceed-
ings.
SENIOR LEVEL (SL) 642
OPM allocates slots
Agency classifies positions
Agency certifies incumbents
Scientific, engineering, technical, and administrative specialists. Positions cannot be managerial or
supervisory. Positions are currently used for senior experts in the Office of Water, Office of Policy,
Planning, and Evaluation, and the Office of Research and Development.
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Appointment Types Allocated Filled Vacant
SCIENTIFIC/TECHNICAL (ST) 24 . 3 21
OPM allocates slots
OPM approves appointment authority
Agency certifies incumbents
Ungraded scientific or professional positions engaged in research and development functions. Positions
cannot be managerial or supervisory. Positions are currently used for senior scientists In the Office of
Research and Development.
SCHEDULE C 30 28 2
OPM allocates slots
Agency establishes positions
White House clears incumbents
OPM approves positions
Persons who formulate, advocate, and direct implementation of the policies and programs of
Presidential Appointees. The positions are in the excepted (noncompetitive) service. Generally used
for "Special Assistant" type positions. * May exceed allocation with OPM/White House concurrence.
ADMINISTRATIVELY DETERMINED (AD) 3O 27 3
Slots allocated through legislation
Agency establishes duties
Administrator appoints and sets pay
Scientific, engineering, professional, and administrative positions. Appointments are made without
regard to civil service laws. Currently these positions exist in the Office of the Administrator, Office
of Administration and Resources Management, the Office of Policy. Planning and Evaluation, the Office
of Air and Radiation, and the Office of Research and Development.
ACTION DATES:
Required Action Due Date
Agency submits preliminary statement of probable executive 12/31/92
resource requirements for fiscal years 1994 and 1995 to the
Office of Personnel Management.
Agency submits detailed requests for additional executive 04/14/92
resources (SES, GS, and ST) for fiscal years 1993 and 1994 to
the Office of Personnel Management who coordinates the
request with the Office of Management and Budget.
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EXTERNAL RELATIONS
MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL STATUTES
ACT
Clean Air Act
Environmental Research, Devel-
opment, and Demonstration Autho-
rization Act
Federal Water Pollution ControlAct/
Clean Water Act
Authorization for State
Revolving Funds
Ocean Dumping/Marine Protection,
Research, and Sanctuaries Act
(Title 1)
Toxic Substances Control Act
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and
Rodenticlde Act
Superfund/Comprehensive Emer-
gency Response, Compensation and
Liability Act/Superfund Amendment
and Reauthorization Act
Solid Waste Disposal Act/Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act
Asbestos School Hazard Abatement
Act
Safe Drinking Water Act
Noise Control Act
Pollution Prevention Act
National Environmental Education
Act
AUTHORIZATION
EXPIRATION
9/30/98
9/30/81
9/30/90
9/30/94
9/30/97
9/30/83
9/30/91
9/30/94
9/30/88
9/30/95
9/30/91
9/30/79
9/30/93
9/30/96
PROJECTED
. CONGRESSIONAL
ACTION
No action expected
Action possible in 103rd Congress
Action to reauthorize and amend is
very likely in lOSrd'Congress
No action expected
Action to amend/reauthorize is
possible in 103rd Congress
Action to amend/reauthorize Is
possible In 103rd Congress
Action to reauthorize and amend is
very likely in 103rd Congress.
Reauthorization action is possible
In 103rd Congress; timing depends
on priority accorded Superfund vs.
RCRA
Action unlikely In 103rd Congress
Action to reauthorize and amend is
very likely in 103rd Congress
Action unlikely in 103rd Congress
Action possible in 103rd Congress
No action expected
NOTE: These complex statutes contain various sections which expire on different dates. The Office
of Congressional and Legislative Affairs develops a detailed list of expiring authorizations as part of the
annual budget process. This list will be available in mid-December, 1992. While technically many of
these statutes have expired, provisions included in annual appropriations bills establish the means
by which statutes continue to be in effect. Expired statutory authorization does not automatically
indicate that legislative action on reauthorization will be undertaken in the next session of Congress.
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MAJOR CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES BY ENVIRONMENTAL STATUTE
CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA) |
Senate - Committee on Environment and Public
Works
Subcommittee on Environmental
Protection
House - Committee on Energy and Commerce
Subcommittee on Health and the
Environment
FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND
RODENTICIDE ACT/PESTICIDES (FIFRA)
Senate - Committee on Agriculture
Subcommittee on Agriculture and
General Legislation
House - Committee on Agriculture
Subcommittee on Departmental
Operations. Research and Foreign
Agriculture
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)
Senate - Committee on Environment and Public
Works
Subcommittee on Toxic Substances,
Environmental Oversight, Research
and Development
House - Committee on Energy and Commerce
Subcommittee on Transportation and
Hazardous Materials
SCLIE WASTE DISPOSAL ACT/RESOURCE
CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)
Senate - Committee on Environment and Public
Works
Subcommittee on Toxic Substances,
Environmental Oversight, Research
and Development
Subcommittee on Nuclear Regulations
House - Committee on Energy and Commerce
Subcommittee on Transportation and
Hazardous Materials
Committee on Science, Space and
Technology
Subcommittee on Environment
COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL
RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY
ACT/SUPERFUND AMENDMENT AND
REAUTHORIZATION (CERCLA/SARA)
Senate - Committee on Environment and Public
Works
Subcommittee on Toxic Substances,
Environmental Oversight, Research
and Development
Subcommittee on Superfund, Ocean
and Water Protection
Subcommittee on Environmental
Protection
Committee on Finance
House - Committee on Energy and Commerce
Subcommittee on Transportation and
Hazardous Materials
Subcommittee on Environmental
Protection
Committee on Public Works and
Transportation
Subcommittee on Water Resources
Committee on Science, Space and
Technology
Subcommittee on Environment
Committee on Ways and Means
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Senate - Committee on Environment and Public
Works
Subcommittee on Toxic Substances
Environmental Oversight, Research
and Development
House - Committee on Science, Space and
Technology ,
Subcommittee on Environment
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CLEAN WATER ACT/FEDERAL WATER
POLLUTION CONTROL ACT (CWA/FWPCA)
MARINE PROTECTION, RESEARCH, AND
SANCTUARIES ACT (MPRSA)/OCEAN DUMPING
Senate - Committee on Environment and Public
Works
Subcommittee on Environmental
Protection
House - Committee on Public Works and
Transportation
Subcommittee on Water Resources
Committee on Merchant Marine and
Fisheries
Subcommittee on Oceanography.
Great Lakes, and the Outer
Continental Shelf
Subcommittee on Fisheries. Wildlife
Conservation and the Environment
SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA)/
GROUNDWATER
Senate - Committee on Environment and Public
Works
Subcommittee on Water Resources,
Transportation, and Infrastructure
Subcommittee on Superfund, Ocean
and Water Protection
Subcommittee on Toxic Substances,
Environmental Oversight, Research
and Development
House - Committee on Energy and Commerce
Subcommittee on Health and the
Environment
Committee on Public Works and
Transportation
Subcommittee on Water Resources
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT
(NEPA)
Senate - Committee on Environment and Public
Works
Subcommittee on Toxic Substances.
Environmental Oversight, Research
and Development
House - Committee on Merchant Marine and
Fisheries
Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife.
Conservation and the Environment
Committee on Public Works and
Transportation
Subcommittee on Water Resources
Senate - Committee on Environment and Public
Works
Subcommittee on Environmental
Protection
House - Committee oh Merchant Marine and
Fisheries
Subcommittee on Oceanography.
Great Lakes, and the Outer
Continental Shelf
Committee on Public Works and
Transportation
Subcommittee on Water Resources
APPROPRIATIONS
Senate Committee on Appropriations
Subcommittee on VA. HUD and
Independent Agencies
House - Committee on Appropriations
Subcommittee on VA. HUD and
Independent Agencies
[OVERSIGHT I
Senate - Committee on Environment and Public
Works
Subcommittee on Superfund, Ocean
and Water Protection
Committee on Governmental Affairs
House - Committee on Governmental Operations
Subcommittee on Environment,
Energy and Natural Resources
Committee on Energy and Commerce
Subcommittee on Oversight and
Investigations
Committee on Public Works and
Transportation
Subcommittee on Investigations and
Oversight
Committee on Science, Space, and
Technology
Subcommittee on Investigations and
Oversight
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MAJOR CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES WITH JURISDICTION OVER EPA STATUTES
Committee assignments for the 103rd Congress are subject toTchange depending on the result of the
races for Congressional leadership positions.
SENATE
COMMITTEE
Environment and
Public Works
Agriculture
Appropriations
SUBCOMMITTEE
Environmental
Protection
Water Resources.
Transportation
and Infrastructure
Toxic Substances,
Environmental
Oversight.
Research and
Development
Superfund. Ocean
and Water
Protection
Agriculture
Research and
General
Legislation
VA, HUD. and
Independent
Agencies «
CHAIRMAN
Daniel Moynihan,
D-NY
Max Baucus
D-MT
Daniel Moynihan,
D-NY
Harry Reid.
D-NV
Frank Lautenberg,
D-NJ
Pat Leahy.
D-VT
Thomas Daschle,
D-SD
Robert C. Byrd.
D-WV
Barbara A.
Mikulski,
D-MD
RANKING
MINORITY
John Chafee
R-RI
John Chafee,
R-RI
VACANT
(Steve Symms,
R-ID, retiring)
John Warner,
R-VA
David
Durenberger
R-MN
Richard Lugar,
R-IN
VACANT
(John Seymour.
R-CA.. defeated in
General Election)
Mark O. Hatfield
R-OR
VACANT
(Jack Garn, R-UT
retiring)
JURISDICTION
CWA, CAA, NEPA.
SDWA /Ground-
water, MPRSA/
Ocean Dumping,
TSCA. RCRA,
CERCLA/SARA,
R&D, General
Oversight
CWA. MPRSA/
Ocean Dumping,
CAA. CERCLA/
SARA
SDWA/Ground-
water
SDWA/Ground-
water, NEPA,
TSCA, RCRA.
CERCLA/SARA,
General Oversight
SDWA/
Groundwater,
CERCLA/SARA.
General Oversight
FIFRA. Pesticides
FIFRA, Pesticides
EPA Appropria-
tions
EPA Appropria-
tions
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SENATE (Cont'd)
COMMITTEE
Foreign
Relations
Governmental
Affairs
SUBCOMMITTEE
International
Economic Policy,
Trade, Oceans and
Environment
Oversight of Gov-
ernment Manage-
ment
"i
CHAIRMAN
Claiborne Pell,
D-RI
Paul Sarbanes,
D-MD
John Glenn,
D-OH
Carl Levin
D-MI
CRANKING
MINORITY-
Jesse Helms,
R-NC
Mitch McConnell,
R-KY
William Roth
R-DE
William Cohen
R-ME
JURISDICTION
International
issues, global cli-
mate, environ-
mental treaties,
UNCED imple-
mentation
International en-
vironmental assis-
tance, Debt-for-
Nature, trade and
the environment
Cabinet status,
new Headquar-
ters building,
contracts
Cabinet status,
new Headquar-
ters building,
contracts
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE
Energy and
Commerce
Public Works and
Transportation
SUBCOMMITTEE
Health and the
Environment
Transportation
and Hazardous
Materials
Commerce.
Consumer
Protection and
Competitiveness
Oversight and
Investigations
Water Resources
Investigations and
Oversight
Public Buildings
and Grounds
CHAIRMAN
John Dingell,
D-MI
Henry Waxman,
D-CA
Al Swift
D-WA
Cardiss Collins.
D-IL
John Dingell.
D-MI
VACANT
(Robert Roe.
D-NJ retiring)
VACANT
(Henry Nowak,
D-NY retiring)
Robert Borski
D-PA
VACANT
(Gus Savage D-IL
defeated in pri-
mary)
RANKING
MINORITY
VACANT
(Norman Lent,
R-NY retiring)
VACANT
(William
Dannemeyer, R-
CA defeated in pri-
mary)
VACANT
(Don Ritter.
R-PA defeated in
general election)
Alex McMillan.
R-NC
Thomas Bliley.
R-VA
VACANT
(John Hammer-
schmidt, R-AR re-
tiring)
momas jretri
R-WI
Kon facKara
R-CA
James Inhofe
R-OK
JURISDICTION
CAA, TSCA,
SDWA/Ground-
water. RCRA,
CERCLA/SARA,
Oversight
CAA.SDWA/
Groundwater
TSCA,SDWA/
Groundwater,
RCRA. CERCLA/
SARA
CERCLA/SARA
General Oversight
CERCLA/SARA.
CWA, SDWA/
Groundwater.
MPRSA/Ocean
Dumping. NEPA.
Oversight
CWA. SDWA/
Groundwater,
MPRSA/Ocean
Dumping, NEPA,
CERCLA/SARA
General Oversight
EPA new Head-
quarters building.
Federal Triangle
building
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HOUSE OP REPRESENTATIVES (CONT'D)
COMMITTEE
Agriculture
Merchant Marine
and Fisheries
Appropriations
Foreign Affairs
SUBCOMMITTEE
Departmental
Operations. Re-
search, and For-
eign Agriculture
Fisheries, Wildlife
Conservation and
the Environment
Oceanography,
Great Lakes, & the
Outer Continental
Shelf
VA, HUD, and
Independent
Agencies
Western
Hemisphere
"International Eco-
nomic Policy and
Trade
Human Rights and
International
Organizations
CHAIRMAN
Klka de la Garza
D-TX
Charlie Rose
D-NC
Gerry Studds,
D-MA
Gerry Studds,
D-MA
VACANT
(Dennis Hertel,
D-MI retiring)
Jamie Whitten.
D-MS(may be
challenged by Wil-
liam NatcherD-KY
due to health)
VACANT
Bob Traxler, D-MI
retiring: likely
successor, Louis
Stokes D-OH)
VACANT
(Dante Fascell,
D-FL retiring)
Robert Torricelli
D-NJ
Sam Gejdenson
D-CT
VACANT
(GusYatron,D-PA
retiring)
RANKING
MINORITY
E. Thomas
Coleman
R-MO
Pat Roberts,
R-KS
VACANT
(Robert Davis. R-
MI retiring)
Don Young,
R-AK
Herbert Bateman.
R-VA
Joseph McDade,
R-PA
VACANT
(Bill Green, R-NY
defeated in the
General Election)
VACANT
(William
Broomfield, R-MI
retiring)
VACANT
Toby Roth
R-WI
Doug Bereuter,
R-NE
JURISDICTION
FIFRA, Pesticides
FIFRA, Pesticides
CWA.MPRSA/
Ocean Dumping.
NEPA
CWA.MPRSA/
Ocean Dumping,
NEPA
CWA.MPRSA/
Ocean Dumping
Appropriations
EPA
Appropriations
International
Environ. Assis-
tance. UNCED
implementation
Latin American
environ, issues
Debt for nature.
environment and
trade. Multilateral
Development
Banks
General interna-
tional environ-
mental issues
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (CONT'D)
COMMITTEE
Science, Space, and
Technology
Government
Operations
SUBCOMMITTEE
Investigations and
Oversight
Environment
Science
Environment,
Energy and Natu-
ral. Resources
CHAIRMAN
George Brown,
D-CA
VACANT
(Howard Wolpe,
D-MI retiring)
VACANT
(James Scheuer.
D-NY retiring)
Rick Boucher.
D-VA
John Conyers
D-MI
Mike Synar
D-OK
RANKING
MINORITY
Robert Walker,
R-PA
Sherwood L.
Boehlert.
R-NY
VACANT
(Don Ritter, R-PA
defeated in gen-
eral election)
Ron Packard.
R-CA
VACANT
(Frank Horton R-
NY retiring)
William Clinger
R-PA
JURISDICTION
R&DAct.CERCLA/
SARA. FIFRA,
RCRA. Interna-
tional Issues.
SDWA/Ground-
water
R&D Act, RCRA.
FIFRA. SDWA/
Groundwater
R&DAct,CERCIA/
SARA, FIFRA,
RCRA, Interna-
tional Issues.
SDWA/Ground-
water
R&D Act
EPA Cabinet sta-
tus, new Head-
quarters building.
and contracts
Cabinet status.
new Headquarters
building, and con-
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SYNOPSIS OF MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS
Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Act (ASHAA) of 1984
Otherwise known as Title V of the Education for Economic Security Act, this Act was enacted in
response to health risks posed by asbestos in schools built between 1946 and 1972. The Act has four
primary purposes: 1) to direct EPA to assist state and local governments in determining the extent of
danger asbestos poses to schools; 2) to provide scientific and technical assistance for the abatement
of asbestos hazards in schools; 3) to provide financial assistance for asbestos abatement; and 4) to
protect any employee of a local education agency from disciplinary action as a result of calling attention
to asbestos hazards in schools. The Act provides $600 million in grants and loans for asbestos
abatement that are repaid Into an Asbestos Trust Fund (established in Title II of TSCA). Congress
extended and revised ASHAA in 1990. Action is unlikely In the 103rd Congress.
Clean Air Act (CAA)
First passed in 1970, this Act was most recently amended by the Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA)
of 1990. As amended, the Act: 1) classifies areas according to the degree to which they meet or fail
to meet clean air standards and provides deadlines for areas to come under compliance with the Act;
2) strengthens automobile emission standards and requires that alternative fuels be used in the most
polluted areas; 3) establishes new technology-based standards for air toxics; 4) requires a phase-out
of ozone-depleting chemicals; and 5) updates the enforcement provisions of the Act. It also Introduces
a new market mechanism, acid rain pollution allowances, which can be sold between utilities or
persons, providing flexibility in the sulfur dioxide reduction program. Reauthorizatlon is likely during
the 103rd Congress.
Clean Water Act (CWAJ
First enacted in 1948. the Act was amended several times, most recently In 1987. Its objective is to
restore and maintain the nation's waters, to end all pollution discharges into the nation's waters,
making them "flshable" and "swlmmable" by mid-1983. While that deadline was missed, the goal
remains the same. The Act has two major sections: Titles II and VI, which provide Federal assistance
for municipal sewage treatment plant construction, and the other sections of the Act dealing with
regulatory requirements for industrial and municipal dischargers. This includes the establishment
of national standards or "effluent limitations." One major addition made in 1987 was a provision
requiring that non-point pollution, such as storm runoff from agricultural or urban areas, be
regulated. The Act requires polluters to use the "best practicable control technology" by July 1,1977,
and the "best available technology" by March 31,1989. Action is expected during the 103rd Congress.
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
First passed in 1980. the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
(CERCLA). otherwise known as Superfund, was reauthorized and enlarged in 1986. The Act grants the
Federal government authority to respond to spills and other releases of hazardous substances, as well
as leaks at hazardous waste dumps. Cleanup costs for cleaning up hazardous waste sites is raised largely
through taxes on hazardous wastes. (At the close of Fiscal Year 1992, 149 Superfund sites had been
cleaned up. The Agency's goal is to have 650 sites cleaned up by the year 2000.) Reauthorization is
expected during the 103rd Congress.
Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act
This Act was enacted In 1976 to supersede other research and development authorizations found in
several other environmental statutes. It authorizes expenditures for the Office of Research and
Development, prohibiting any shifting of funds into or out of this account. R&D appropriations are
made every two years. Action is possible during the 103rd Congress.
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Federal Insecticide. Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
This Act was first passed In 1947 and amended most recently In 1990. The Act gives EPA authority
to regulate all pesticides used in the U.S. To be registered, it must be determined that a pesticide will
have no unreasonable adverse effects to people or the environment. Action to amend or reauthorize
this Act in the 103rd Congress is possible. ~ ltv
National Environmental Education Act
Directs the Administrator to establish an Office of Environmental Education in EPA to carry out this Act.
Establishes an Environmental Education and Training Program to train professionals in the development
and delivery of environmental education. Also directs the Administrator to: 1) provide grants to
educational institutions and nonprofit organizations to operate such programs: 2) enter Into cooperative
agreements with schools or nonprofit organizations for such programs: 3) provide internships and
fellowships on environmental issues for post-secondary students: 4) grant national awards recogniz-
ing contributions to environmental teaching: 5) establishes a National Environmental Education
Advisory Council, a Federal Task Force on Environmental Education, and a National Environmental
Education and Training Foundation to further such work. No action is expected in the 103rd Congress.
Noise Control Act
The Noise Control Act authorizes EPA to establish noise emission standards for products now
distributed in commerce, to provide for the coordination of Federal research on noise control, and to
require manufacturers of products emitting noise capable of adversely affecting the public health or
welfare to label their products' noise characteristics. The noise control program was gradually phased
out in 1981 and 1982. finally ceasing to exist at the end of FY82. However, the Act has not been repealed,
and some of the regulations issued under its authority remain in effect regarding: 1) products, 2)
hearing protectors, and 3) interstate transportation.
Ocean Dumping Act: Titles I and n of The Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act
First passed in 1972. this Act has two goals: to regulate the ocean disposal of materials and to authorize
research related to such disposal. Several authorities have since been added that affect EPA, including:
1) new research responsibilities; 2) instructions that EPA phase-out ocean disposal of "harmful"
Industrial wastes and sewage sludges; 3) a 1991 ban on such disposals; 4) inclusion of Long Island Sound
under the Act's purview; and 5) restrictions on ocean disposal of medical waste. No action is expected
in the 103rd Congress.
Pollution Prevention Act of 1990
The Pollution Prevention Act was passed as part of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1991.
It declares that pollution prevention is a national policy and instructs EPA to undertake actions
designed to prevent the dissemination of pollutants, rather than control them after they are created.
The Act authorizes grants for states to establish technical assistance programs for businesses, and EPA
is instructed to establish a Source Reduction Clearinghouse to disseminate information related to the
Act. It also imposes stricter reporting requirements on industry. Action may be taken on this legislation
in the 103rd Congress.
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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Originally passed in 1976, the Act authorizes EPA to establish standards for facilities generating or
managing hazardous and non-hazardous waste, and establishes a permit program for the storage,
treatment, and disposal of such wastes. It has been amended eight times, significantly in 1980.1984,
and 1992. The 1980 amendments gave EPA greater authority to deal with illegal dumpers, and to
regulate low-hazard, high-volume wastes. The 1984 amendments placed restrictions on land disposal
and created a new program for regulating underground storage tanks. In addition. EPA was given a
deadline for issuing or denying permits for treatment, storage, and disposal facilities. Because of
amendments passed in 1992, Federal facilities, once exempt from prosecution under the Act, lost that
exemption and must come under compliance within the next three years. EPA is given authority to
enforce RCRA standards in other Federal agencies. Reauthorlzation during the 103rd Congress is
possible.
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
First passed in 1974, the Act directs EPA to develop: 1) national primary drinking water regulations
incorporating maximum contaminant levels or treatment techniques; 2) underground injection control
regulations to protect underground drinking water sources; and 3) groundwater protection grant
programs to assist sole source aquifer demonstration proj ects. The Act permits each of these activities
to be implemented by the states. It was last amended in June, 1986, and is authorized through FY
1991. Action is expected in the 103rd Congress..
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
First passed in 1976 and amended most recently in 1990, this legislation gives EPA authority to: 1)
require testing of existing chemicals; 2) prevent future chemicals risk by requiring premarket
screening and tracking of new products; 3) control unreasonable chemical risks from currently
marketed chemicals as risks are discovered;-and 4) gather and distribute information about chemical
use and production. Action to amend or reauthorize this legislation in the 103rd Congress is possible.
ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION ENACTED IN THE 102nd CONGRESS
Airport and Airway Safety Act of 1992
Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Sub-
stances that Deplete the Ozone Layer
Basel Convention on the Transboundary Move-
ment of Hazardous Waste
Clean Air Act
Coastal and Great Lakes Water Quality Monitor-
ing
Community Environmental Response Facilitation
Act
Convention for the Prohibition of Fishing with
Long Driftnets in the South Pacific (Wellington
Convention)
Energy and Water
Energy Policy Act of 1992
Enterprise for the Americas Initiative Act of 1992
Export Enhancement Act of 1992
Federal Facilities Compliance Act
FIFRAFees
Foreign Operations
Freedom for Russia and Emerging Eurasian De-
mocracies and Open Markets Support Act of 1992
Gulf of Mexico
High Seas Driftnet Fisheries Enforcement Act of
1992
International Convention on Oil Pollution Pre-
paredness, Response, and Cooperation
International Convention on Salvage
International Dolphin Conservation Act of 1992
Intermodal Surface Transportation Infrastructure
Act of 1991
Jobs through Export Act of 1992
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Lead Reduction and Abatement
Medical Waste Tracking
Mixture and Derived from Rule
National Defense Authorization Act for FY 1992
National Defense Authorization Act for FY 1993
National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992
National Marine Sanctuaries Program Amend-
ments Act of 1992
Ocean Dumping
Pipeline Safety Act of 1992
Pollution Prevention - Location of Office
Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Ant-
arctic Treaty
Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjust-
ment Act of 1992
Recycled Tires
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
Act '
Safe Drinking Water
Tribal General Assistance Grants
United Nations Framework Convention on Cli-
mate Change
VA. HUD. Independent Agencies
Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP)
Water Resources Development Act
EPA FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEES
The Agency's Federal Advisory Committees provide independent advice and recommendations on
various scientific, technical, management, and policy issues. They provide valuable insights from a
real-world perspective that enhance the quality and credibility of the Agency's decisions. The
contributions of all of the outstanding experts serving on our advisory committees strengthen the
Agency's ability to develop regulations that protect the nation's health, as well as the quality of life in
the United States. These experts are selected and appointed by the Deputy Administrator to serve as
committee members on the basis of professional qualifications by education, training, and experience.
Members come from universities, state and local governments, research institutions, industry, and the
general public.
EPA currently has 26 advisory committees, focused on various aspects of environmental programs. A
total of 700 members and 400 consultants serve in an advisory capacity on these committees.
The Acid Rain Advisory Committee (ARAC) was established on November 19, 1990, as an ongoing
committee. It provides the Office of Air and Radiation with independent advice on the development of
the acid rain control program related to implementation and enforcement of the regulations. The
Committee~'s structure of approximately 40 members allows for an interplay of diverse opinions and
positions from various individuals and groups helping to generate workable solutions to potentially
problematic issues in the regulations. Members represent industry and business; academic and
educational institutions; Federal, state and local government agencies: and non-government and
environmental groups. Meetings are generally held four times a year. The Designated Federal Officer
is Renee Rico.
The Architectural and Industrial Maintenance Coatings Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory
Committee (ATMCNRAC) was established on October 14, 1992, under the auspices of the Office of Air
and Radiation and the Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation, as an ad hoc committee which is
scheduled to terminate in one year. The Committee's function is to assist directly in the development
of rules to control volatile organic compounds emissions from architectural and industrial mainte-
nance coatings. It is composed of approximately 30 members representing the affected industry;
consumers; Federal agencies; state and local air pollution agencies; environmental groups; and labor.
The members have agreed to reach consensus, via face-to-face negotiations, on concepts and language
to use as the basis of rules implementing § 183(e) of the Clean Air Act. as amended. The Committee
will meet as necessary. The Designated Federal Officer is Chris Kirtz.
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The Biotechnology Science Advisory Committee (BSAC) was established on December 1, 1986, as
an ongoing committee under the auspices of the Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances.
It provides expert scientific advice concerning issues relating to risks and other effects of applications
of modern biotechnology. The BSAC consists of 11 members. It meets approximately three times a
year. The Designated Federal Officer is Elizabeth Milewski
The Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) was established on November 19,1990. as an on-
going committee. It provides the Office of Air and Radiation with advice and recommendations
regarding key clean air issues to help promote innovative problem-solving in addressing air quality
problems. The CAAAC is comprised of 50 senior representatives from state and local governments,
academic institutions, unions, environmental and public interest groups, industries and service
groups. This broad representation of the nation's key "stake holders" in the implementation of the
Clean Air Act provides the Agency with high-level, independent advice on policy issues affecting EPA's
clean air rulemaking activities. The Committee meets quarterly. The Designated Federal Officer
responsible for the CAAAC is Paul Rasmussen.
The Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) was created by statute as an ongoing
committee, pursuant to Section 109 of the Clean Air Act on August 7, 1977, under the auspices of the
Administrator. Although the Committee is a separately chartered group, it operates under the
administrative umbrella of the Science Advisory Board. Its purpose is to review criteria documents for
air quality standards and to provide independent scientific advice in response to the Agency's request.
The Committee consists of the Chairperson and six members, and meets approximately three times
a year. The Designated Federal Officer is Randall Bond.
The Council on Clean Air Compliance Analysis (CCACA) was created by statute on November 15.
1990, pursuant to Section 7401 of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, as an ongoing Council to
provide specific advice to the Administrator. Although the Council is a separately chartered committee,
it operates under the administrative umbrella of the Science Advisory Board. The Council consists of
at least 9 members, appointed after consultation with the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary
of Labor. Meetings are held two to four times a year. The Designated Federal Officer is Sam Rondberg.
The Dialogue Committee on Phosphoric Acid Wastes (DCPAW) was established on December 7,
1992 as an ad hoc group which is scheduled to terminate on October 1,1993. The Dialogue Committee
provides a forum to address existing or potential risks to human health or the environment from
phosphoric acid production wastes by identifying technically and economically feasible changes to the
current phosphoric acid production process. It is under the auspices of the Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances; the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response; and the Office
of Policy, Planning, and Evaluation: It is composed of approximately 40 members representing public
interest groups; Federal and state agencies; and the phosphoric acid industry. The Committee meets
as needed. The Designated Federal Officer is Deborah Dalton.
The Drinking Water Disinfection By-Products Rule Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee
(DWDBPRNRAC) was established on November 20. 1992, as an ad hoc group which is scheduled to
terminate on May 31,1993. It will serve as an integral part of EPA's development of a rule to establish
national primary drinking water regulations for disinfectants and their by-products in the nation's
drinking water systems. It is under the auspices of the Office of Water and the Office of Policy, Planning,
and Evaluation. The committee is composed of approximately 25 members representing regulators;
regulated Industry; environmental groups; consumer groups; health professionals; and other state and
local officials. It will attempt to reach consensus on concepts and language to use as the basis of a rule
under §1412 of the Safe Drinking Water Act. It meets as necessary. The Designated Federal Officer
is Chris Kirtz.
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The Environmental Financial Advisory Board (EFAB) was established by the Agency on February
25. 1991, as an ongoing Board to provide authoritative analysis and advice to the Administrator
regarding environmental finance Issues to assist EPA in carrying out its environmental mandates. The
EFAB provides advice on the critical environmental finance issues facing the nation, consistent with
current Federal tax laws. The Board Is composed of approximately 33 members drawn from all levels
of Government, including elected officials; the finance, banking ,and legal communities; business and
Industry; national organizations: and academla. The full Board meets at least twice a year, and each
subcommittee meets two or more times a year. The Designated Federal Officer is Herb Barrack.
The Environmental Requirements for Local Governments Policy Dialogue Advisory Committee
(ERLGPDAC) was established on November 18. 1992. as an ad hoc group which is scheduled to
terminate on December 31. 1993. The Dialogue Committee will identify and recommend a series of
projects to Improve the implementation of environmental programs by local governments. Such
projects could recommend procedural changes In regulatory development, recommend changes in the
analytic bases of regulatory development, or identify needed changes in legislation. The Committee is
under the auspices of the Office for Regional Operations and State/Local Relations and the Office of
Policy, Planning, and Evaluation. It is composed of approximately 35 members representing
regulators; state and local officials; environmental groups; public interest groups; and other Federal
and Congressional agencies and offices. The Committee meets as needed. The Designated Federal Officer
is Ann Cole.
The Environmental Statistics Technical Advisory Committee (ESTAC) was established by the
Agency on April 10, 1992. as an ongoing committee to provide advice to the Assistant Administrator
for the Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation on scientific and technical matters involved in EPA's
environmental statistics program. It is composed of 6 to 12 nationally and internationally known
experts selected by the Deputy Administrator from a list of candidates provided by the American
Statistical Association. Meetings are held twice a year, or as necessary, as called by the Chairperson
and approved by the Designated Federal Officer, who is Richard Cothem.
The EPA Environmental Border Plan Public Advisory Committee (EBPPAC) was established by the
Agency on March 28, 1992. as an ongoing committee to provide advice to the Assistant Administrator
for International Activities on matters pertinent to the Agency's responsibilities for the protection and
enhancement of the environment in the U.S.-Mexico border area (as defined by the 1983 Agreement
between these two countries). The committee consists of approximately 30 members representing
industry and business, border area community leaders, non-governmental organizations, local, State,
national and bi-national environmental agencies, academla and the general public. It meets at least
once a year, or as necessary, as approved by the Designated Federal Officer, who is Sylvia Correa.
The Federal Facilities Environmental Restoration Dialogue Committee (FFERDC) was estab-
lished on April 29,1992, as an ad hoc committee scheduled to terminate on June 30.1993. It provides
a forum, under the auspices of the Office of Enforcement, to refine and further develop Issues related
to environmental restoration activities at Federal facilities. It is hoped that consensus may be possible
on these issues; at a minimum, EPA would like to ensure that issues are thoroughly defined and that
differing positions, as «rell as the reasons for those differences, are identified. The dialogue committee
consists of approximately 40 members representing public interest and environmental groups; Tribal
governments and Native Americans; state governments; Federal agencies; and other interested and
affected parties. Meetings are held as necessary. The Designated Federal Officer is Nicholas Morgan.
The FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel (FIFRA SAP) was created by statute on November 28.
1975. pursuant to Section 25(d) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) as
amended by Public Law 100-532, as an ongoing panel. It provides independent scientific advice to the
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances on pesticide-related issues as to the impact on
health and the environment on specific regulatory actions. The panel is composed of seven niembeib
representing ihe disciplines ol toxicology, pathology, environmental biology, and related sciences.
Members are selected by the Deputy Administrator from a list of twelve nominees provided by the
National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation. The Panel meets as needed in
accordance with an agenda approved in advance by the Designated Federal Officer, who is Bruce
Jaeger.
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The Gulf of Mexico Program Policy Review Board (GOMPPRB) was established on September 21,
1989. as an ongoing committee. It provides the Office of Water with advice and recommendations
regarding the implementation of coordinated plans to improve and protect the water quality and living
resources of the Gulf of Mexico. The board consists of approximately 25 members representing Federal
or state agencies with regulatory or management mandates in the Gulf of Mexico. It includes two private
citizen representatives who are the Chair and Vice Chair of the Citizens Advisory Committee of the Gulf
of Mexico Program. The board meets at least twice annually. The Designated Federal Officer is Doug
Lipka.
The Hazardous Waste Manifest Rule Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee (HWMRNRAC)
was established on November 20. 1992, as an ad hoc group which is scheduled to terminate on June
1, 1993. It serves as an Integral part of EPA's development of a rule to improve and standardize the
present hazardous waste manifest system, under the auspices of the Office of Solid Waste and
Emergency Response and the Office of Policy, Planning, and Evaluation. The committee is composed of
approximately 25 members representing Federal and state governments; generators; transporters;
treatment storage and disposal facilities; public interest groups; and unions. The committee will
attempt to reach consensus on concepts and language to use as the basis of a rule under §7004,42 U.S.C.
6974(a) of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. It meets as necessary. The Designated Federal
Officer Is Deborah Dalton.
The Lawn Care Pesticide Advisory Committee (LCPAC) was established on May 11,1992. as an ad
hoc committee, expected to terminate by May 31,1993. However, the Agency currently plans to request
a one-year extension for LCPAC. The committee provides advice to the Office of Prevention, Pesticides
and Toxic Substances on issues concerning lawn care pesticide use and is developing voluntary
guidelines on critical issues to be addressed in the short term. The committee is composed of
approximately 25 members representing industry and business; Federal and state government; and
consumer and environmental groups. Meetings are held as necessary. The Designated Federal Officer
is Michael Firestone.
The Management Advisory Group to the Assistant Administrator for Water (MAG) was established
on January 31,1972, as an ongoing committee under the auspices of the Office ofWaterand is scheduled
to terminate on July 6, 1993. It provides expert and Independent advice in the management of water
pollution control programs under the Clean Water Act. The committee consists of approximately 20
members representing a cross-section of interested persons and groups. Meetings are held 2 to 4 times
a year as scheduled by the Designated Federal Officer who is Michelle Hiller.
The National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and Technology (NACEPT) was estab-
lished as an ongoing committee on July 7,1988. It advises, consults with, and makes recommendations
to the Administrator on issues associated with matters relating to activities, functions and policies
under the Federal environmental statutes, executive orders, and regulations and policies affecting
environmental management activities with EPA. The council is composed of approximately 50 experts
drawn from industry and business; academic, educational, and training institutions; Federal, state, and
local government agencies: international organizations; environmental groups and non-profit entities.
The council meets at least once a year and the subgroups meet as necessary. The Designated Federal
Officer is Abby Pimie.
The National Air Pollution Control Techniques Advisory Committee (NAPCTAC) was established
on March 4.1968, as an ongoing committee by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, and
was transferred to the Environmental Protection Agency in 1970. The committee advises the Director.
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Office of Air and Radiation, on the latest available
technology and economic feasibility of alternative methods to prevent and control air contamination
to be published in air quality control techniques documents. NAPCTAC consists of 11 members
selected from the chemical, engineering, biomedical. environmental, and socioeconomic disciplines
resident in universities, state and local governments, research institutions, industry, and the general
public. Meetings are generally held twice a year. The Designated Federal Officer is Bruce Jordan.
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The National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC) was created as an ongoing Council by
statute on December 16, 1974, pursuant to the Safe Drinking Water Act, under the auspices of the
Office of Water. It provides practical and independent advice on matters and policies relating to
drinking water quality and hygiene. The Council consists of 15 members appointed from the general
public; appropriate state and local agencies concerned with water hygiene and public water supply; .
and private organizations or groups demonstrating an active interest in the field of water hygiene and
public water supply. Meetings are held as necessary, usually twice a year. The Designated Federal
Officer is Charlene Shaw.
The National Environmental Education Advisory Council (NEEAC) was created by statute as an
ongoing committee pursuant to 20 U.S.C. §5501 et seq. on November 16, 1990. and operates under
the auspices of the Environmental Education Division. The council provides advice regarding EPA's
overall implementation of the Act, including EPA's development and implementation of the national
environmental education and training center and education grant programs, the internship and
fellowship programs, as well as the clearinghouse. The council consists of 11 members, appointed after
consultation with the Secretary of Education. Members represent primary and secondary education;
colleges and universities; not-for-profit organizations involved in environmental education; state
departments of education and natural resources; business and industry; and senior Americans. The
council meets at least twice a year. The Designated Federal Officer is Kathleen MacKinnon.
The Policy Dialogue Committee for EPA's Mining Program (PDCMP) was established on March 31,
1992. under the auspices of the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response and the Office of Policy,
Planning and Evaluation, as an ad hoc committee, expected to terminate in one year. The committee
provides a forum to refine and further develop issues related to managing mining waste and to facilitate
the exchange of ideas and information among interested parties. It is hoped that consensus may be
reached on some Issues; at a minimum, EPA would like to ensure that issues are thoroughly defined
and that differing positions, as well as the reasons for those differences, are identified. The committee
is composed of approximately 30 members representing public interest groups; mineral industries; '
states; and Federal agencies. The committee meets as necessary. The Designated Federal Officer is
Deborah Dalton.
The Risk Assessment and Management Commission (RAMC) was statutorily created by §303 of the
Clean Air Act, as amended, on November 15, 1990, as an ad hoc Presidential Commission that would
terminate not later than 9 months after the submission of a report. The report to the President and
the Congress (which is due May 15. 1994) will contain the results of all Commission studies and
Investigations, together with any appropriate legislative or administrative recommendations. The
report will make recommendations with respect to the appropriate use of risk assessment and risk
management in Federal regulatory programs to prevent cancer or other chronic health effects which
may result from exposure to hazardous substances. The commission is composed of 10 members who
have knowledge or experience in fields of risk assessment or risk management and were appointed by
the President. Congress, and the National Academy of Sciences. It meets as necessary. The Designated
Federal Officer is Carl Mazza.
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The Science Advisory Board (SAB) was originally established by the Agency on January 11, 1974,
and later statutorily mandated by Congress in 1978, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 4365. It provides the
Administrator with independent "peer review" on the scientific and engineering underpinnings of EPA
regulations. The SAB consists of approximately 75 members drawn from academia, industry, states,
and environmental communities, selected primarily on the basis of their expertise. The members, who
are supplemented by approximately 300 consultants who are called upon on an as-needed basis, are
active in 9 permanent standing committees:
Drinking Water Committee (DWC)
Executive Committee (EC)
Environmental Economics Advisory Committee (EEAC)
Environmental Engineering Committee (EEC)
Environmental Health Committee (EHC)
Ecological Processes and Effects Committee (EPEC)
Indoor Air Quality and Total Human Exposure Committee (IAQC)
Radiation Advisory Committee (RAC)
Research Strategies Advisory Committee (RSAC)
Over the past 15 years, the SAB has assumed increased stature, which has been related to the concerns
of many parts of society about the "quality" of decisions being made which affect their lives. For.
example, the SAB report on Reducing Risk: Setting Priorities and Strategies for Environmental
Protection offers a new assessment of environmental problems, based on the comparative risks posed
by these problems. The Board calls for innovative, integrated policies to effectively and efficiently
reduce the most serious risks. With its emphasis on preventing pollution before it becomes a problem,
on market incentives, on educating, on cooperation among EPA, other agencies, and other sectors of
society, Reducing Risk Is already guiding much of what EPA is doing. SAB committees usually meet
approximately 50 times a year and produce about 50 reports. Designated Federal Officer for the Board's
activities is Donald Barnes. The Chair of the Board is Raymond Loehr, University of Texas.
The Stratospheric Ozone Protection Advisory Committee (SOPAC) was established on October 2,
1989, under the auspices of the Office of Air and Radiation, as an ongoing committee. It provides advice
on potential ramifications of Issues related to the protection of the stratospheric ozone layer. The
committee Is consulted on policy and technical matters related to economic, environmental and
scientific issues associated with international efforts to protect the ozone layer. It is composed of
approximately 27 members representing industry and business; academic and educational institu-
tions; Federal, State and local government agencies; non-government and environmental groups; and
international organizations. Meetings are held twice a year. The Designated Federal Officer is David
Lee.
FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHARTERS PENDING ESTABLISHMENT:
The Advisory Committee on Wastewater Treatment Works Privatization (ACWTWP) has recently
been forwarded to GSA/OMB for consultation. The committee is to be an ad hoc committee which is
scheduled to terminate on September 30, 1993. It will provide recommendations for reducing Federal
barriers to privatization of wastewater treatment works under the auspices of the Office of Water and
the Office of Policy, Planning, and Evaluation. The committee will attempt to reach agreement on the
best optionsbased upon technical, economic, and environmental protection requirementsto
facilitate privatization efforts. It may recommend specific language for proposed guidance and for
regulations under the Clean Water Act. It is composed of approximately 40 members representing
Federal, state and local government officials; public and environmental interest organizations; state
regulatory agencies; financial community: wastewater treatment works operators; and wastewater
treatment works industrial users. The committee meets as needed. The Designated Federal Officer
is Deborah Dalton.
The EPA Management Advisory Board (MAB) was forwarded to GSA/OMB for consultation on July
17.1992. The committee will provide independent advice and recommendations to the Administrator
on the management and infrastructure issues of the Agency. It will be composed of approximately 15
members who are nationally known experts in management fields from the following sectors: academia,
government, business, and national associations. The board will meet at least twice a year. The
Designated Federal Officer Is Kathy Petruccelli.
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INTERACTION WITH OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES
EPA's mandates and activities frequently intervene with those of other Federal agencies, and it
frequently works cooperatively with these agencies to fully utilize Federal resources to protect health
and the environment. Operational activities range from working with the Coast Guard, with whom EPA
chairs the National Centers for Disease Control on the clean-up of Superfund sites, to working closely
with the Department of State on such global issues as stratospheric ozone depletion and climate change.
EPA also oversees Federal facility compliance with the Federal pollution control statutes, and reviews
proposed projects and regulations that could impact human health or the environment. The latter range
from highways and transit proposals, to energy development projects, to land management activities
such as grazing, mining, and timber harvest.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
The primary environmental issues involving the United States Department of Agriculture and its
agencies are water pollution from nonpoint (non-discrete) sources. For example, the agricultural runoff
and leaching of pesticides and herbicides into surface water and groundwater are major concerns.
Soil Conservation Service
The Soil Conservation Service often prepares environmental documents for irrigation, channelization,
salinity control, and flood control projects. These projects potentially have major effects on water
quality, including degradation of stream and wetlands ecosystems.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Pesticides are the common link between this agency and EPA. While the Plant. Protection and
Quarantine program has made significant progress toward adopting environmentally conservative
pesticide programs (sometimes called "integrated pest management"), the Animal Damage Control
program still relies heavily on traditional means (e.g. , pesticides and aerial shooting) to control livestock
predators.
Forest Service
The Forest Service administers millions of acres of forests and grasslands in the United States and
Puerto Rico. Forest Service protection of water and air quality and maintenance of biological diversity
will be key issues both nationally and internationally. EPA is working with the Forest Service to foster
sustainable levels of timber harvest, mineral and fossil fuel extraction, and recreation development
consistent with protection of forest resources.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Virtually all of EPA's Interaction has been with agencies in the Department's Public Health Service.
Fees! osid Cn
EPA reviews the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) proposed regulations for potential impacts on
human health and the environment. For example . it has reviewed the wastewater treatment Implications
of a proposal to permit the use of a non-degrading fat substitute. The environmental impact of FDA
approval of selenium additives to animal feed has been another recent' concern.
Centers for Disease Control
EPA works with the Centers for Disease Control on human health impacts resulting from exposure to
pollutants. For example, as required by recent legislation, the Centers' Agency for Toxic. Substance and
Disease registry analyzes the toxicity of chemicals found at Superfund sites and reports on the health
effects of infectious medical wastes.
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Indian Health Service
The Indian Health Service (IHS) works with American Indian tribes in the areas of health and
environmental protection. Water supply, wastewater treatment and solid waste management are
principle areas of involvement with EPA. IHS has worked especially closely with EPA as EPA has
implemented the wastewater treatment plant construction grant provisions of the Clean Water Act with
Indian tribes and native Alaska villages. .
Administration for Native Americans
Federal environmental program management in conjunction with American Indian tribal governments
is the common link with EPA, The Administration for Native Americans works broadly with tribes and
native Alaska villages to enhance tribal capabilities for governance.
DEPARTMENT OP TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
This agency oversees airport and airport operations. EPA assists FAA in minimizing air, water and
noise impacts.
Federal Highway Administration
Federally funded highway projects often have air, water and wetlands impacts. EPA works with this
agency to help ensure that these projects comply with environmental regulations. EPA and the Federal
Highway Administration are also working closely with the Federal Transit Administration to implement
the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act and the Clean Air Act.
Federal Transit Administration
This agency provides funding for various urban mass transportation projects. EPA encourages
development of these projects with minimum environmental impact.
Coast Guard
The Coast Guard's regulatory and enforcement roles in the areas of marine pollution prevention and
response are closely coordinated with EPA. EPA's Emergency Prepardness Office chairs the National
Response Team and the Coast Guard serves as Vice Chair. Other Coast Guard issues include
hazardous waste cleanup and environmental documentation for regulatory actions.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
A number of issues are common to all Department of Defense (DOD) components:
Q Cleanup of hazardous waste at current and former
military bases;
Q Base closure, transfer, and reuse issues;
Q The development and implementation of new global and regional defense systems;
Q Changes in American armed force structure and size abroad and related remediation
efforts:
Q Environmental aspects of new military equipment, bases, and units;
Q Noise impacts from aircraft operation and use of air space; and
Q Compliance with environmental permit requirements at bases.
DOD has delegated most of the environmental protection programs to the Armed Services level
commands and facilities.
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Army Corps of Engineers
The Army Corps of Engineers raises various environmental issues in its flood control projects,
protection of shorelines and dredging of channels for navigation. In addition, the Corps regulates the
placement of structures in navigable waters, disposal of dredge and fill material into U.S. waters, and
transportation of dredged material for ocean disposal. EPA oversees the latter two activities. The Corps
also performs a considerable amount of work in cleaning up Superfund sites..
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
EPA works closely with the Department of Justice in the enforcement of Federal environmental statutes.
Drug Enforcement Administration
The primary environmental issue is the use of pesticides in the war on drugs, primarily marijuana.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
The Department of Commerce oversees a variety of commerce-related activities. The National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration includes weather forecasting, oceanic and atmospheric studies,
coastal zone management, commercial fisheries management, and some endangered species manage-
ment. EPA's strongest links with NOAA are associated with its data collection and monitoring activities
and oversight of state implementation of coastal zone management programs.
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
The Department of Energy includes power transmission agencies, energy research activities, and
defense related programs. Environmental issues generally involve cleanup and waste management at
nuclear weapons facilities and disposal of radioactive materials. EPA is currently working closely with
DOE. as a cooperating agency, on two broadDOE endeavors: the environmental review of the reconfiguration
of the nuclear weapons complex, and environmental restoration and waste management programs.
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Although ostensibly part of the Department of Energy, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is
an Independent agency responsible for regulating the construction and operation of hydroelectric and
natural gas pipeline projects. Hydroelectric projects often cause sediment pollution, loss of stream and
bottom land, nutrient loadings, changes in flow regime and temperature of surface water bodies, and
interrupt fish migrations. Natural gas pipeline projects often affect air quality, surface water.
groundwater, terrestrial habitat, and wetlands.
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), an independent Federal agency, is responsible for
permitting construction, operation and decommissioning of civilian nuclear power plants and other
commercial facilities that handle radioactive materials. EPA has environmental review responsibili-
ties. Current activities include the development of generic plant designs and relicensing of nuclear
power plants. Radiation standard-setting is a common responsibility of EPA and NRC.
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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is the central agency within the Federal Government for
managing emergencies. For example, the Flood Plain Management Task Force tries to improve
strategies for managing floods, the Hazard Mitigation Task Force tries to prevent repeated disaster
events, and the National Response Team responds to spills of hazardous materials and plans for
emergencies under the Superfund legislation.
DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR
Bureau of Indian Affairs
The Bureau of Indian Affairs' (BIA) programs are associated with American Indian trust resources, and
include environmental quality through the authority of the trust. BIA provides technical assistance
to tribes, and has programs involved with water quality and quantity, hazardous wastes, pesticides.
and asbestos in schools. EPA coordinates with BIA in many of these program areas, and reviews
environmental documentation involving such activities as siting of solid or hazardous waste facilities
on Indian lands.
Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management controls a large portion of Federal lands in the west and has
subsurface responsibilities for all Federal lands, including mining permitting activities. The primary
environmental issues involving Bureau lands are the impacts on water quality, wetlands, aquatic and
terrestrial habitat, and human health from grazing, logging, mining activities, and some pesticide
activities.
Bureau of Reclamation
The Bureau of Reclamation is in a transition from a water resources construction agency to a water
resources management agency, and is trying to focus on issues related to the conservation, development,
and enhancement of water resources. EPA has been working closely with the Bureau to ensure its
construction and operations activities comply with environmental statutes.
Fish and Wildlife Service
The Fish and Wildlife Service conserves, protects, and enhances fish and wildlife and their habitat
throughout the United States. The Service is responsible for administering the National Refuge System,
conserving threatened and endangered species, conducting research and training, and managing an
array of other programs to protect fish and wildlife. EPA will be increasingly involved with the Service
on endangered species and ecosystem issues.
Minerals Management Service
The Minerals Management Service (MMS) is charged with leasing oil and gas and other mineral
resources on the outer continental shelf. Oil and gas development raise issues of water quality, air
quality, and marine habitat. EPA issues water discharge permits for disposal of drilling wastes into the
ocean, and recently issued air quality regulations for the outer continental shelf in the Atlantic and
Pacific.
United States Geological Survey
The Geological Survey investigates and assesses the nation's land, water, energy, and mineral
resources and conducts the national mapping program. It prepares maps, collects and interprets data.
performs research, and conducts nationwide assessments of water resources. EPAhas a long history of
coordinating resource data and information with the Geological Survey.
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Office of Surface Mining
The Office of Surface Mining regulates surface coal mining. Currently, the major issue concerns the
expansion of the definition of valid existing rights which could allow mining in protected areas.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
The primary relationship between EPA and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
relates to lead in paint. A Memorandum of Understanding on lead paint abatement between the two
agencies was signed in April 1989. and reported to the House Appropriations Committee. EPA also
reviews various HUD final projects to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
The Department of State and EPA work closely on a number of International, global environmental
issues such as stratospheric ozone depletion, climate change, and the international transport of
hazardous wastes. In addition, the State Department prepares environmental documentation for
permits for bridges and pipelines that cross into Canada and Mexico, as well as for treaties, protocols,
and other international agreements. The U.S. Agency for International Development in the Department
of State is also working closely with EPA as it offers training on environmental impact assessment
methodologies for other countries.
COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Located In the Executive Office of the President, the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) advises the
President and his Cabinet on environment-related issues, oversees Federal agency implementation of
the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and collects, analyzes, and reports data on conditions
and trends In the environment. EPA works closely with CEQ under NEPA and section 309 of the Clean
Air Act, reviewing agencies' NEPA documentation, consulting with CEQ on potential violations of NEPA,
and operating the administrative functions of the environmental impact statement filing system. EPA
also works closely with CEQ in the development of its annual report to the President.
CONSTITUENT GROUPS
EPA, by its very mandate, maintains contact with a great diversity of external organizations interested
in and Impacted by the Agency's policies and actions. These external groups large and small,
national or regional/local, highly organized or informally developed are all considered to be EPA's
constituencies. The broad range of organizations includes: the regulated community; citizen action
and environmental groups; trade, agricultural, and professional associations; labor organizations;
civic, youth, and consumer groups; intergovernmental organizations: and ad hoc, special focus, or
Informal groups. The Public Liaison Division establishes and creates a two-way communication
between the Agency and over one thousand of these groups and advises program offices on specific
targeted communications and consultation efforts.
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ADMINISTRATOR'S PROFILE
ADMINISTRATOR'S CALENDAR
NOTES
Two calendars beginning In January, 1993, are presented with key events- which are likely to require
the Administrator's or Deputy Administrator's involvement. The first calendar is organized by month
and event: it Includes scheduled meetings, ceremonial events. Congressional hearings. Congressional
or Court-ordered deadlines, and programmatic actions. The second is organized by program office and
statute and Includes rule-making and regulatory actions only.
Domestic Policy Council meetings may be called by the White House once or twice a week. In the past,
these meetings have Included the Secretary/Administrator of all appropriate Departments/Agencies
and senior White House staff. The President has participated in Council meetings which address
critical decisions.
The Administrator, by the nature of his/her position. Is Joint Chair of the National Acid Precipitation
Assessment Program with the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
No dates have been set for upcoming meetings.
The Administrator is also chair of the State/EPA Committee. Meetings are held quarterly, and dates
have been proposed for March and June meetings.
The Administrator is invited to all meetings of the Science Advisory Board.
Many dates are unknown at the time of publication, particularly for legislative actions. Dates are based
on projections and are subject to change.
JANUARY
SCHEDULED MEETINGS
January 18-29 World Health Organization Executive Board (WHO) - election of Director General.
Geneva. (Office of International Activities)
January 28-29 Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development/NACEP -joint sponsorship
of Workshop on Environmental Policies and Industrial Competitiveness, Paris. (Office of International
Activities)
January 28-29 Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Science Advisory Board. The Administrator
and Deputy Administrator are invited to attend. (Science Advisory Board)
CEREMONIAL OCCASIONS
January 13 Headquarters EPA will observe the Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal holiday. The
Administrator has been Invited to give remarks. (Office of Civil Rights)
COURT-ORDERED DEADLINES
Final Effluent Guideline for the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry (Office of Water)
National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Arsenic (Office of Water)
Clarification of Best Available Control Technology Regulatory Definition (Office of Air and Radiation)
Prevention of Significant Deterioration Increments for PM-10 (Office of Air and Radiation)
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CONGRESSIONALLY-MANDATED DEADLINES (CURRENT AND PAST DUE)
Oil Spill Prevention, Control, and Counter Measures Rule (past due 11/92; scheduled for 12/92. but
probable for 1/93). (Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response)
Great Lakes Water Quality Guidance (Past due 6/92). (Office of Water)
List of Regulated Substances and Thresholds for Accidental Release Prevention; Requirements for
Petitions Under Section 112 (R) (3) (Past due 11/15/92). (Office of Air and Radiation)
Export Notification Requirements; Changes to Reporting Requirements. (Office of Prevention, Pesti-
cides, and Toxic Substances)
Determination of Significance and Emission Standards for Non-road Compression Ignition Engines at
or Above 50 hp (Past due 11/92). (Office of Air and Radiation)
Clean-Fuel Fleet Programs (Past due 11/92). (Office of Air and Radiation)
Standards for Tank Vessel Loading Operations (Past due 11/92). (Office of Air and Radiation)
Gasoline Detergent Additives Regulation (Past due 11/92). (Office of Air and Radiation)
Announcement of Urban Bus Test Program (Past Due 5/15/92) (Office of Air and Radiation)
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
Early January Submit to the Office of Personnel Management the Agency's Senior Executive Service,
senior-level, and scientific and professional position needs for fiscal years 1994 and 1995. The
Executive Resources Board reviews and approves/disapproves the request prior to submission. The
Deputy Administrator serves as the Chair of the Executive Resources Board. (Office of Administration
and Resources Management)
January 22 Nominations of career Senior Executive Service employees for FY-1993 Presidential Rank
Awards due to the Office of Personnel Management. Nominees are screened by the Administrator/
Deputy Administrator, and are forwarded under the Administrator's signature. (Office of Administra-
tion and Resources Management)
EXPECTED PROGRAMMATIC ACTIONS
Indemnification of Response Action Contractors under the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act Section 119 (Final) (Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response)
The Deputy. Administrator determines which Assistant Administrator and which two Regional
Administrators will serve one year rotating memberships on the Senior Council on Management
Controls. These selections must be made prior to the March Council meeting. (Office of Administration
and Resources Management)
Launch the Green Lights Super Utility Ally Program (Office of Air and Radiation)
Regulations for Issuance of Field Citations Under the Clean Air Act (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking).
(Office of Air and Radiation)
Designation Under CERCLA and Reportable Quantity Adjustments of New Clean Air Act Hazardous Air
Pollutants (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking). (Office of Air and Radiation)
Restricted Use Classification for Groundwater Contaminating Pesticides (Final). (Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances; Office of Water)
Imports and Exports of Hazardous Waste: Implementation of the Organization for Economic
Cooperation and Development Decision for Recyclable Wastes. (Final) (Office of Solid Waste and
Emergency Response)
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Final Determination of the Applicability of the Toxicity Characteristic Rule to Underground Storage
Tanks Contaminated Media and Debris (Notice of Proposed Rulemaklng). (Office of Solid Waste and
Emergency Response)
Regulations for Issuance of Field Citations Under the Clean Air Act. (Office of Air and Radiation)
Corrective Action Management Units (Final scheduled for 12/92, but probable for 1/93). (Office of Solid
Waste and Emergency Response)
Universal Wastes (Notice of Proposed Rulemaklng scheduled for 12/92, but probable for 1 /93). (Office
of Solid Waste and Emergency Response)
Revisions of Regulations on Registration of Fuel and Fuel Additives (Notice of Proposed Rulemaklng).
(Office of Air and Radiation)
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Chromium-Electroplating (Notice of
Proposed Rulemaklng). (Office of Air and Radiation)
Regulations Governing Awards Under Section 113(F) of the Clean Air Act (Notice of Proposed
Rulemaklng). (Office of Air and Radiation)
Heavy-Duty Engine Standards (Final). (Office of Air and Radiation)
Administration of the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act with Respect to Contracts, Grants, and
Loans-List of Facilities Ineligible for Federal Procurement and Non-procurement Programs (Notice of
Proposed Rulemaklng). (Office of Air and Radiation)
FEBRUARY
SCHEDULED MEETINGS
Early February Press conference for the 1994 President's Budget. (Office of Administration and
Resources Management)
February 2-4 United Nations Economic and Social Council, Organizational Meeting, New York City
or Geneva. (Office of International Activities)
February 8-12 Economic Commission for Europe. Senior Advisors on Environment and Water
Problems. Sixth Session, Geneva. (Office of International Activities)
February 9 - 1O The Environmental Financial Advisory Board Meeting - the Administrator and Deputy
Administrator will be Invited to keynote this meeting, Washington, D.C. (Office of Administration and
Resources Management)
February 22-23 NATO/Committee on the Challenges of Modem Society - Meeting of National
Committee on the Challenges of Modem Society Coordinators, Brussels. (Office of International
Activities)
February 22-24 Executive Committee Montreal Protocol meeting, Montreal (Office of Air and
Radiation)
National Governor's Association Meeting (Office of Air and Radiation)
Late February Large public meeting to seek reaction to EPA's Environmental Leadership proposal
(Office of the Administrator)
CEREMONIAL OCCASIONS
Early February Caribbean Environmental Information Center - Joint Opening by EPA and Metropoli-
tan University, San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Office of International Activities)
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Black History Month. The Administrator/Deputy Administrator will be asked to give remarks on
February 4 or 17. Headquarters will observe Black History Month with a series of programs. (Office
of Civil Rights)
COURT-ORDERED DEADLINES
Land Disposal Restrictions - Third Emergency Rule (Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response)
Water Quality Standards for Toxic Pollutants (Office of Water)
CONGRESSIONALLY-MANDATED DEADLINES (CURRENT AND PAST DUE)
Report to Congress on the status of the EPA National Training Center In West Virginia (Office of Water)
Report to Congress on the action needed and costs associated with modernizing the underground
infrastructure of military bases. (Office of Water)
Submission of semi-annual Fundamentally Different Factor Report to Congress (Office of Water)
Report to Congress on the status of the West Virginia Rural Wastewater Demonstration Project (Office
of Water)
Announcement of Reformulated Gasoline; Final Rule (Past due 11/91) (Office of Air and Radiation)
Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes (Office of Air and Radiation)
Enhanced Monitoring and Compliance Certification Regulations (Past due 11/92) (Office of Air and
Radiation)
Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Labelling (Past due 5/15/92) (Office of Air and Radiation)
Risk Management Planning Regulations (Section 112(r)) (Office of Air and Radiation)
CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS
The Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs and the House Committee on Government Operations may
introduce legislation and/or hold hearings on elevating the Agency to Cabinet status. (Office of
Congressional and Legislative Affairs/Office of Administration and Resources Management)
The Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs, the House Committee on Government Operations, and
the House Committee on Energy and Commerce have indicated that follow-up hearings to the 1992
hearings on contract management will be held. (Office of Administration and Resources Management)
EXPECTED PROGRAMMATIC ACTIONS
Amendment to the TSCA Sec. S(a) Compi elieiiisive Assessment Inicnnaticn Rule proposed rule (Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances)
Streamline Permitting for Mined Waste (Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response)
National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Ethylene Oxide from Commercial
Sterilization (Office of Air and Radiation)
Pesticide Data Requirements (Revision) (Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances)
Restrictions on Motor Vehicle a«H Non-Read Engines (CSlee uf Air and Kadlatlon)
Crop Groupings Rule proposed rule (Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances)
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Issuance of Final Guidance on Implementation of the Federal Facilities Compliance Act of 1992 (Office
of Enforcement)
Issuance of Final Guidance on Federal Facilities Multi-Media Enforcement (Office of Enforcement)
Announcement of Residential Green Lights Program (Office of Air and Radiation)
Program-specific guidance to incorporate pollution prevention into state grants (Office of the Admin-
istrator)
Revision of Analytical Methods for Trihalomethanes Under Safe Drinking Water Act (Office of Water)
Water Quality Standards for Toxic Pollutants (Office of Water)
MARCH
SCHEDULED MEETINGS
Meeting of the Senior Council on Management Controls to determine the agenda for 1993. The Deputy
Administrator is the Chair of the Council. (Office of Administration and Resources Management)
March 1O-12 Invitation to participate in the Management Advisory Group to the Assistant Adminis-
trator for Water. (Office of Water)
Host Green Lights implementation conference for Green Lights participants. (Office of Air and
Radiation)
Keynote address by Deputy Administrator at Federal Agencies' March Integrated Environmental
Management Strategy kick-off meeting. Washington, D.C. (Office of Enforcement)
CEREMONIAL OCCASIONS
Women's History Month. Formal celebrations are expected during the second week of March. (Office
of Civil Rights)
National Conference on Watershed Management. The Administrator is invited to participate. (Office
of Water)
COURT-ORDERED DEADLINES
March 1 National Ambient Air Quality Standards Program: Ozone (Office of Air and Radiation)
March 8 Promulgate regulation addressing whether incidental fill is within the jurisdiction of the
Clean Water Act 404 program. (Settlement Agreement - No Consent Decree) (Office of Water)
March 8 Final Wetlands Rule for Clean Water Act Programs (Tulloch Rule) (Office of Water)
Mid-March Deputy Administrator option selection for the promulgation of effluent guidelines for the
pesticide manufacturing industry. Signature required in July. (Office of Water)
Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste: Wood Surface Protection Chemicals (Request for
Comment) (Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response)
Land Disposal Restrictions - Phase III: Rulemaking on Newly Identified Wastes (Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances)
Degradable Ring Rule (Past due 10/28/90; Settlement 3/93). (Office of Solid Waste and Emergency
Response)
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CONGRESSIONALLY'MANDATED DEADLINES (CURRENT AND PAST DUE)
March 1 General Services Administration required to submit a housing plan for the Federal Triangle
to the House and Senate Public Works Committees. Negotiations will require the involvement of the
Administrator prior to submitting the plan to Congress. The House Subcommittee on Public Buildings
and Grounds hearing will likely occur in the March/April tlmeframe. The Administrator will likely be
invited to testify. (Office of Administration and Resources Management)
Report to Congress required under the Pollution Prevention Act Is overdue; needs attention of the
Administrator (Office of the Administrator)
Report to Congress on Monitoring at the 106 Mile Site for Sewage Sludge Disposal (Office of Water)
Report to Congress on Marine Point Source Discharge Program (Office of Water)
Guidance for the Implementation of Section 112 (G) (Past due 5/92) - Modifications (Office of Air and
Radiation)
Substantially Similar Definition for Diesel Fuels (Notice of Proposed Rulemaklng 3/93; Final Due May
1993) (Office of Air and Radiation)
Approval and Delegation of Federal Air Toxics Programs to State and LocalAgencies (Past due 11/15/91) (Office
of Air and Radiation)
Phaseout of Lead in Gasoline and Test Procedure for Lead Substitutes (Past due 11/15/91) (Office of
Air and Radiation)
Amendments to the National Contingency Plan (Past due 8/92) (Office of Solid Waste and Emergency
Response)
CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS
Congressional budget hearings on FY-94 President's Request (Office of Administration and Resources
Management)
EXPECTED PROGRAMMATIC ACTIONS
Revisions to Underground Injection Control Authorization-by-Rule Requirements (Office of Water)
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Subtitle C Indian Program Authorization (Office of Solid
Waste and Emergency Response)
Alternative Fuel Corporate Average Fuel Economy Labeling Requirements (Office of Air and Radiation)
Revision of Gasoline Volatility Enforcement Procedures (Office of Air and Radiation)
Procedures for Reimbursement Petitions Under Section 108(B) of Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response)
Proposed Revocation of Food Additive Tolerances Subject to the Delaney Clause of Federal Food, Drug
and Cosmetic Act (Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances)
Reorganizations and Corrections to List of Ocean Dumping Sites (Office of Water)
Chemical-Specific Significant New Use Rule to Extend Provislcris cf Section S(E) Orders (Substituted
Benzene/ iumce of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances)
Proposed Follow-up Rules on Existing Chemicals: Refractory Ceramic Fibers (Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances)
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Chemical-Specific Significant New Use Rule to Extend Provisions of Section 5(E) Orders (Substituted
Tetrafluoro Alanes) (Office of Prevention. Pesticides and Toxic Substances)
Biennial Report Amendments (Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response)
Guideline for Federal Procurement of Structural and Decorative Fiberboard (Office of Solid Waste and
Emergency Response)
Agency Habitat Protection Strategy (Office of Water) . .
Multi-Chemical Endpoint Test Rule: Bioaccumulators ~ proposed rule (Office of Prevention, Pesticides
and Toxic Substances)
Issuance of Final Federal Government Sector Pollution Prevention Strategy (Office of Enforcement)
Location Standards for Hazardous Waste Treatment Storage and Disposal Facilities (Office of Solid
Waste and Emergency Response)
Continued negotiation with OMB regarding incentives for prevention In the hazardous organlcs
National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs) (Office of the Administrator)
Significant New Use Rule: Substituted Tetrafluoro Alkanes - final rule (Office of Prevention, Pesticides
and Toxic Substances)
Final Revisions to Underground Injection Control Authorization-by-Rule Requirements (Office of
Water)
Reorganization and Corrections to List of Ocean Dumping Sites (Office of Water)
APRIL
SCHEDULED MEETINGS
March 31 - April 3 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) follow-up
conference, Louisville, Kentucky. (Office of International Activities)
April 20 - 22 Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, Environmental Policy
Committee meeting, Paris. (Office of International Activities)
April 22 - 23 Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Science Advisory Board. The Administrator
and Deputy Administrator are invited to attend. (Science Advisory Board)
April 26 - 27 Dobris Group of Experts on Environment for Europe, Final Meeting, Geneva. (Office of
International Activities)
April 28-30 Second Ministerial Conference on Environment for Europe, final meeting. Lucerne,
Switzerland. (Office of International Activities)
Economic Commission for Africa. 19th Meeting of Council of Ministers, Lusaka, Zambia. Date to be
announced (Office of International Activities)
Spring Ozone Transport Commission meeting (Office of Air and Radiation)
Invitation to participate in the National Estuary Program Management Conference. (Office of Water)
Headquarters Black Employment Program Advisory Council will invite the Administrator or Deputy
Administrator to address minority scientists and engineers at their April Roundtable program. (Office
of Civil Rights)
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Twelfth Annual Minority and Women's Business Conference, San Francisco. (Office of Small and
Dlsadvantaged Business Utilization)
April or May Annual meeting of the National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and
Technology. The Administrator and Deputy Administrator usually attend part of the session. (Office
of Cooperative Environmental Management)
COURT-ORDERED DEADLINES
Final national primary drinking water regulations under the Safe Drinking Water Act for radionuclides.
EPA intends to request an extension of this deadline until at least October 1993. (Office of Water)
National Ambient Air Quality Standards Program: Sulfur Oxides (Final) (Office of Air and Radiation)
April 3O Reportable Quantity-Adjustments of Lead, Lead Compounds, Lead Containing Hazardous
Waste Streams, and Methyl Isocyanate (Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response)
April-May Deputy Administrator options selection for the Effluent Guideline/Maximum Achievable
Control Technology Standard for the Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard industry. (Office of Water)
Land Disposal Restrictions - Phase II: Rulemaking on Newly Identified Wastes (Office of Solid Waste
and Emergency Response)
CONGRESSIONALLY-MANDATED DEADLINES (CURRENT AND PAST DUE)
April 3O The Inspector General submits semiannual report summarizing the activities of the Office of
Inspector General during the six-month period ending March 31. The report is due to the Administrator
by April 30. (Office of Inspector General)
National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Stage I Gasoline Distribution Facilities
(Deadline 11/94) (Office of Air and Radiation)
National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutant: Printing/Publishing Industry (Deadline
11/94) (Office of Air and Radiation)
Requirements for the Enhanced Monitoring of Ozone and Ozone Precursors (Past due 5/15/92) (Office
of Air and Radiation)
Container Design Rule -- proposed rule (Past due: 12/24/92) (Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic
Substances)
CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS
Early Spring Testify at Congressional hearings on radon legislation. (Office of Air and Radiation)
Spring Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act reauthorization
hearings. (Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response)
EXPECTED PROGRAMMATIC ACTIONS
March/April Issuance of revised policy framework on State/EPA Enforcement Agreements (Office cf
Enforcement)
Review of possible revisions to the data collection form required under the Pollution Prevention Act
(Office of the Administrator)
Emission Design and Defect Warranty and Parts List (Office of Air and Radiation)
Tolerances and Exemptions from Tolerances for Pesticide Chemicals in or on Raw Agricultural
Commodities or Processed Foods (Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances)
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Policy decision on releasing EPA's Contaminated Sediment Management Strategy to the public. (Office
of Water)
Executive Order 12088 and OMB Circular A-106 Revised Procedures and Guidance (Office of
Enforcement)
Suspension of the Toxicity Characteristic Rule for Non-Underground- Storage Tank Petroleum
Contaminated Media (Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response)
National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Chromium-Industrial Cooling Towers
(Office of Air and Radiation)
April 3O State/EPA Enforcement Agreements Guidance for FY 1994 (Office of Enforcement)
MAY
SCHEDULED MEETINGS
Early May Radon public/private partnership meeting. (Office of Air and Radiation)
CEREMONIAL OCCASIONS
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The Administrator/Deputy Administrator will be invited to
participate. The observance Is normally held during the third week of May. (Office of Civil Rights)
Spring Dedication of the facility for the National Enforcement Training Institute (Office of Enforcement)
COURT-ORDERED DEADLINES
Final effluent guidelines under the Clean Water Act for the organic chemicals industry. (Office ofWater)
May 23 Policy decision on anticipated proposal for promulgation of sludge standards for Round II
pollutants. (Office of Water)
May 24 Identify pollutants to be regulated in the phase II sewage sludge regulations under section 405
of the Clean Water Act. (Office of Water)
Final Organic Chemicals, Plastics and Synthetic Fibers Effluent Guideline (Office of Water)
CONGRESSIONALLY-MANDATED DEADLINES (CURRENT AND PAST DUE)
May 3O The Administrator transmits to Congress the Inspector General's report on activities of the
Office of Inspector General during the six-month period ending March 31. (Office of Inspector General)
Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Recycling (Past due 1/1/92) (Office of Air and Radiation)
Economic Incentive Program Rules Authorized Under Title I of the Clean Air Act (Past due 11/15/92)
(Office of Air and Radiation)
LEGISLATIVE
Late Spring Amendments to the Pollution Prevention Act "right-to-know" requirements to expand
categories to industries that must provide public data, and to require reporting on use of toxic
chemicals Action possible by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and the Energy
and Commerce Committee (Office of the Administrator)
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EXPECTED PROGRAMMATIC ACTIONS
FIFRA Flammability Labeling proposed rule. (Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances)
Substantially Similar Definition for Diesel Fuels (Final) (Office of Air and Radiation)
Pesticides and Groundwater State Management Plan Regulations (Notice of-Proposed Rulemaking)
(Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances)
Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; State/Tribal Permit Program-Determination of Adequacy (Office of
Solid Waste and Emergency Response)
Underground Storage Tanks Containing Petroleum; Financial Responsibility Requirements; Extended
Compliance Date for Facilities Meeting Certain Criteria (Office of Solid Waste and Emergency
Response)
Clarify Lender Liability for Underground Storage Tanks (Office of Solid Waste and Emergency
Response)
Guideline for Federal Procurement of Hydraulic Mulch Products (Office of Solid Waste and Emergency
Response)
National Contingency Plan-Subpart K: A Roadmap to the Noncompliance Penalties for Federal
Facilities (Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response)
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act Cost Recovery (Office of
Solid Waste and Emergency Response)
Amendments to Regulations Governing the Importation of Nonconformance Vehicles (Office of Air and
Radiation)
Amendment Concerning the Location of Selective Enforcement Audits of Foreign Manufactured
Vehicles and Engines (Office of Air and Radiation)
Nonconformance Penalties for 1996 Model Year Emission Standards for Heavy-Duty Engines and
Vehicles (Office of Air and Radiation)
Revision of Rules for Prevention of Significant Deterioration and New Source Review (Office of Air and
Radiation)
JUNE
SCHEDULED MEETINGS
June 7-9 Invitation to participate in the Management Advisory Group to the Assistant Administrator
for Water. (Office of Water)
Air and Waste Management Association meeting. (Office of Air and Radiation)
COURT-ORDERED DEADLINES
June 1 Fuel and Fuel Additives: Reregistration Requirements (Consent Decree) (Office of Air and
Radiation)
Proposed National Primary Drinking Water Rule for Disinfection By-Product rule. (Office of Water)
Proposed National Primary Drinking Water Rule (Phase VI A) for the Remaining 25 Contaminants from
the Priority List (Phase VI B) (Office of Water)
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CONGRESSIONALLY-MANDATED DEADLINES (CURRENT AND PAST DUE)
Report to Congress on progress In stopping ocean dumping. (Office of Water)
Report to Congress on Storm Water (Office of Water)
Acid Rain Opt-In Regulation (Past due 5/15/92) (Office of Air and Radiation)
National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coke Oven Battery Emissions (Past due
12/31/92) (Office of Air and Radiation)
Establishment of Guidance for Implementing Clean Air Act Section 112 Provisions for Making
Maximum Achievable Control Technology Determinations when EPA Fails to Promulgate a Federal
Standard (Past due 5/92) (Office of Air and Radiation)
Acid Rain Nitrogen Oxides Control Regulation (Past due 5/92) (Office of Air and Radiation)
National Priority List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites (Update 14) (Office of Solid Waste and
Emergency Response)
National Priority List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites (Update 15) (Office of Solid Waste and
Emergency Response)
LEGISLATIVE
Amendments to various environmental statutes to place more emphasis on pollution prevention
Action possible by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and the Energy and
Commerce Committee (Office of the Administrator)
EXPECTED PROGRAMMATIC ACTIONS
Deletion of Saccharin from the List of Hazardous Wastes under Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act and the List of Hazardous Substances under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compen-
sation and Liability Act (Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response)
Regulations Governing Prior Notice of Citizen Suits Brought Under Section 364 of the Clean Air Act
(Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances)
Pesticide Management and Disposal: Procedural Regulations for Suspended and Cancelled Pesticides
(Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances)
Reporting Requirements for Risk/Benefit Information (Revision) (Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances)
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act Section 313 Expanded Reporting Require-
ments (Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances)
Summer of 1993: Completion of Office of Research and Development reassessment of dioxin risk.
Reassessment will raise significant risk management policy issues: some of these may be highty
controversial. (Office of Research and Development)
Multi-Chemical Endpoint Test Rule: Clean Air Act Sec. 112 Chemicals ~ proposed rule. (Office of
Prevention. Pesticides and Toxic Substances)
Toxic Substances Control Act Rulemaktng concerning Certain Microbial Products -- final rule. (Office
of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances)
Toxic Substances Control Act Rulemaking concerning Acrylamide and N-Methylolacrylamide Grouts
final rule. (Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances)
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Test Rule: Bromlated Flame Retardants final rule. (Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic
Substances).
Issuance of revised Federal Facilities Enforcement and Compliance Strategy 'Yellow Book" (Office of
Enforcement)
Guideline for Federal Procurement of Geotextile and Related Products (Office of Solid Waste and
Emergency Response)
Proposed shore protection regulations (Office of Water)
Announcement of the market debut of Energy Star computers bearing the EPA Energy Star logo (Office
of Air and Radiation)
Final Revisions to Regulations for Modification of Secondary Treatment Requirements for Municipal
Discharges into Marine Waters (Office of Water)
Issuance of Final Guidance on Community Environmental Response Facilitation Act of 1992. (Office
of Enforcement)
June 21-22 Announcement of Federal facilities sites selected for Innovative Technology Demonstration
Projects under Western Governor's Association Interagency Memorandum of Understanding (Office of
Enforcement)
Test incorporation of prevention into rules proposed under the Source Reduction Review Project -policy
decisions for proposed rules required (Office of the Administrator)
May/June Policy decisions regarding Combined Sewer Overflow permitting. (Office of Water)
JULY
SCHEDULED MEETINGS
July 2O-21 Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Science Advisory Board. The Administrator
and Deputy Administrator are Invited to attend. (Science Advisory Board)
COURT-ORDERED DEADLINES
Final effluent guidelines under the Clean Water Act for the pesticides manufacturing industry (Office
of Water)
CONGRESSIONALLT-MANDATED DEADLINES (CURRENT AND PAST DUE)
Report to Congress on Safe Drinking Water Act Reauthorization issues (Office of Water)
Report to Congress on Radionuclides. (Office of Water)
EXPECTED PROGRAMMATIC ACTIONS
FIFRA Biotechnology: Transgenic Plants -- proposed rule. (Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic
Substances)
Reporting Requirements for Risk/Benefit Information (FIFRA) - final rale. (Office of Prevention,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances)
FIFRA Certification and Training Revisions final rule. (Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic
Substances)
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Pesticide Management and Disposal Procedural Rule for Suspended and Cancelled Pesticides final
rule. (Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances)
Announcement of the winner of the Golden Carrot Super Efficient Refrigerator Program (Office of Air
and Radiation)
Proposed Underground Injection Control Program Rule for Class n (oil and gas related) Wells (Office
of Water)
Proposed rule on Municipal National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Application "A" forms
(Office of Water)
Final National Pollution Discharge Elimination System and Sludge Management Program Regulations
for Indians (Office of Water)
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UPCOMING ACTIONS ON RULES AND REGULATIONS BY PROGRAM OFFICES
OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT
January
Imports and Exports of Hazardous Waste: Implementation of the Organization for Economic Coopera-
tion and Development's Decision for Recyclable Wastes (Final)
Final Determination of the Applicability to the Toxicity Characteristics Rule to Underground Storage
Tanks Contaminated Media and Debris. (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)
Corrective Action Management Units. (Final)
Universal Wastes (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)
February
Streamline Permitting for Mined Waste (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)
Land Disposal Restrictions - Third Emergency Rule: Court-ordered deadline (interim)
March
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Subtitle C Indian Program Authorization (Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking)
Hazardous Waste Listing - Wood Surface Protection Wastes: Court-ordered deadline (Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking)
Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste - Wood Surface Protection Chemicals: Court-ordered
deadline (Notice - request for comment)
Degradable Ring Rule: Statutory; past due 10/28/90; Court-ordered deadline in March (Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking)
Land Disposal Restrictions - Phase III, Rulemaking on Newly Identified Wastes: Court-ordered deadline
(Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)
Biennial Report Amendments (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)
Guideline for Federal Procurement of Structural and Decorative Fiberboard (Notice of Proposed
Rulemakjng)
Location Standards for Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking)
April
Land Disposal Restrictions - Phase II, Rulemaking on Newly Identified Wastes: Court-ordered deadline
(Final)
Suspension of the Toxjcity Characteristic Rule for Non-Underground Storage Tank Petroleum
Contaminated Media (Final)
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May
Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; State/Tribal Permit Program-Determination of Adequacy (Final)
Underground Storage Tanks Containing Petroleum; Financial Responsibility Requirements; Extended
Compliance Date for Facilities Meeting Certain Criteria (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)
Clarify Lender Liability for Underground Storage Tanks (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)
Guideline for Federal Procurement of Hydraulic Mulch Products (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)^
June
Guideline for Federal Procurement of Geotextile and Related Products (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)
OIL POLLUTION ACT
Oil Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures Rule: Statutory; Past due, 11/92 (Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking)
Amendments to the National Contingency Plan
COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION. AND LIABILITY ACT (CERCLA)
SUPERFUND
March
Procedures for Reimbursement Petitions under Section 108(B) of CERCLA (Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking)
April
Reportable Quantity Adjustments of Lead, Lead Compounds, Lead Containing Hazardous Waste
Streams, and Methyl Isocyanate: Court-ordered deadline (Final)
May
National Contingency Plan (NCP) - Subpart K: A Roadmap to the NCP for Federal Facilities (Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking)
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act Cost Recovery (Final)
June
Deletion of Saccharin from the List of Hazardous Wastes under RCRA and the List of Hazardous
Substances under CERCLA (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)
National Priority List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites (Update 15): Statutory (Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking)
National Priority List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites (Update 14): Statutory (Final)
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OFFICE OF WATE8
CLEAN WATER ACT
January
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Offshore Oil and Gas Category: Court-ordered deadline (Final)
Great Lakes Water Quality Guidance: Statutory; past due 6/92 (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)
March
Wetlands Rule for Clean Water Programs - Tulloch Rule: Court-ordered deadline (Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking)
Promulgate regulation addressing whether incident fill is within the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act
404 program. (Settlement Agreement - No Consent Decree)
May
Effluent Guidelines and Standards for the Organic Chemicals, Plastics and Synthetic Fibers Catego-
ries: Court-ordered deadline (Final)
Final effluent guidelines under the Clean Water Act for the organic chemicals industry
Identify pollutants to be regulated in the phase n sewage sludge regulations under section 405 of the
Clean Water Act
June
Revisions to Regulations for Modifications of Secondary Treatment Requirements for Municipal
Discharges Into Marine Waters (301(h)) (Final)
MARINE PROTECTION, RESEARCH. AND SANCTUARIES ACT
March
Reorganization and Corrections to List of Ocean Dumping Sites (Final)
OCEAN DUMPING BAN ACT
June
Shore Protection Regulations (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)
SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT
January
National Primary Drinking Water Regulation - Arsenic: Court-ordered deadline (Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking)
February
Revision of Analytical Methods for Trihaioniethanes Under the Safe Drinking water Act (Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking)
March
Revisions to Underground Injection Control Authorization-by-Rule Requirements (Final)
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April
National Primary Drinking Water Regulation - Radlonuclldes: Court-ordered deadline (Final)
June
National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: 25 Contaminants from Drinking Water Priority List
(Phase VIB): Court-ordered deadline (Notice of Proposed Rulemaklng)
National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Disinfection By-Product Rule (Phase VIA): Court-
ordered deadline (Notice of Proposed Rulemaklng)
OFFICE OF AIR AND RADIATION
CLEAN AIR ACT
January
Designation under CERCLAand Reportable Quantity Adjustments of New Clean Air Act Hazardous Air
Pollutants (Notice of Proposed Rulemaklng)
Clarification of Best Available Control Technology Regulatory Definition: Court-ordered deadline
(Notice of Proposed Rulemaklng)
In-Use Urban Bus Test Program: Statutory; past due 5/15/92 (Notice of Proposed Rulemaklng)
Determination of Significance and Emission Standards for Nonroad Compression Ignition Engines at
or Above 50 hp: Statutory; past due 11/15/92 (Notice of Proposed Rulemaklng)
Clean Fuel Fleet Programs: Statutory; past due 11/92 (Notice of Proposed Rulemaklng)
Standards for Tank Vessel Loading Operations: Statutory; past due 11/92 (Notice of Proposed
Rulemaklng)
Prevention of Significant Deterioration Increments for PM-10: Court-ordered deadline (Final)
Revisions of Regulations on Registration of Fuel and Fuel Additives (Notice of Proposed Rulemaklng)
National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Chromium-Electroplating (Notice of
Proposed Rulemaklng)
Gasoline Detergent Additives Regulation: Statutory; past due 11 /92 (Notice of Proposed Rulemaklng)
Regulations Governing Awards Under Section 113(F) of the Clean Air Act (Notice of Proposed
Rulemaklng)
Heavy-Duty Engine Standards (Final)
Administration of the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act with Respect to Contracts, Grants, and
Loans-List of Facilities Ineligible for Federal Procurement and Nonprocurement Programs. (Notice of
Proposed Rulemaklng)
Regulations for Issuance of Field Citations Under the Clean Air Act (Notice of Proposed Rulemaklng)
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List of Regulated Substances and Thresholds for Accidental Release Prevention; Requirements for
Petitions Under Section 112 (R)(3): Statutory: past due 11/15/92 (Final)
February
National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Ethylene Oxide from Commercial
Sterilization (Notice of Proposed Rulemaklng)
Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes: Statutory (Final)
Restrictions on Motor Vehicle and Non-Road Engines (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)
Reformulated Gasoline: Statutory: past due 11/15/9 (Final)
Enhanced Monitoring and Compliance Certification Regulations: Statutory; past due 11/92 (Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking)
Protection of Stratospheric Ozone - Labelling: Statutory; past due 5/15/92 (Final)
Risk Management Planning Regulations (Section 112(r)): Statutory (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)
March
National Ambient Air Quality Standards Program - Ozone: Court-ordered deadline (Final decision)
Guidance for the Implementation of Section 112 (G) - Modifications: Statutory; past due 5/92 (Notice
of Proposed Rulemaking)
Alternative Fuel Corporate Average Fuel Economy Labeling Requirements (Final)
Revision of Gasoline Volatility Enforcement Procedures (Final)
Substantially Similar Definition for Diesel Fuels (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)
Approval and Delegation of Federal Air Toxics Programs to State and Local Agencies: Statutory; past
due 11/15/91 (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)
Phasecut of Lead in Gasoline and Test Procedure for Lead Substitutes: Statutory; past due 11/15/91
(Final)
April
National Ambient Air Quality Standards Program - Sulfur Oxides: Court-ordered deadline (Final)
National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants - Chromium-Industrial Cooling Towers
(Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)
National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants - St?»ge ! Gasoline DistribiitiGii Facilities:
Statutory ii/94 (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)
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National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants - Printing/Publishing Industry: Statutory
11/94 (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)
Emission Design and Defect Warranty and Parts List (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)
Requirements for the Enhanced Monitoring of Ozone and Ozone Precursors: Statutory; past due 5/15/
92 (Final)
May
Protection of Stratospheric Ozone - Recycling: Statutory; past due 1/1/92 (Final)
Substantially Similar Definition for Diesel Fuels (Final)
Amendments to Regulations Governing the Importation of Nonconformance Vehicles (Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking)
Amendment Concerning the Location of Selective Enforcement Audits of Foreign Manufactured
Vehicles and Engines (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)
Nonconformance Penalties for 1996 Model Year Emission Standards for Heavy-Duty Engines and
Vehicles (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)
Revision of Rules for Prevention of Significant Deterioration and New Source Review (Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking)
Economic Incentive Program Rules Authorized Under Title I of the Clean Air Act: Statutory; past due
11/15/92 (Final)
June
Acid Rain Nitrogen Oxides Control Regulation; past due 5/92 (Final)
Fuel and Fuel Additives - Registration Requirements: Consent Decree (Final)
Acid Rain Opt-in Regulation: Statutory; past due 5/15/92 (Final)
National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants - Coke Oven Battery Emissions: Statutory
12/31/92 for final (Final)
Establishment of Guidance for Implementing Clean Air Act Section 112 Provisions for Making
Maximum Available Control Technology Determinations When EPA Fails to Promulgate a Federal
Standard: Statutory; past due 5/92 (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)
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OFFICE OF PfcevENTJON^ i^SUdlDBS AHB TOXIC S&BSTANCES
FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE. AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA)
January
Restricted Use Classification for Groundwater Contaminating Pesticides (Final)
February
Pesticide Data Requirements - Revision (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)
Revision to Crop Grouping Regulations (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)
March
Proposed Revocation of Food Additive Tolerances Subject to the Delaney Clause of the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)
Significant New Use Rule: Substituted Tetrafluoro Alkanes ~ final rule (Office of Prevention, Pesticides
and Toxic Substances)
April
Tolerances and Exemptions from Tolerances for Pesticide Chemicals in or on Raw Agricultural
Commodities or Processed Foods (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)
Pesticide Management and Disposal: Container Design, Residue Removal, Storage, Disposal, and
Transportation of Pesticides: Statutory; past due 12/24/91 (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)
May
Pesticides and Groundwater State Management Plan Regulations (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)
June
Regulations Governing Prior Notice of Citizen Suits Brought Under Section 364 of the Clean Air Act
(Final)
Pesticide Management and Disposal: Procedural Regulations for Suspended and Cancelled Pesticides
(Final)
Reporting Requirements for Risk/Benefit Information - Revision (Final)
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)
January
Export Notification Requirements; Changes to Reporting Requirements (Final)
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February
Amendment to the TSCA Section 8(A) Comprehensive Assessment Information Rule (Notice of Proposed
Rulemaklng)
March
Proposed Follow-up Rules on Existing Chemicals: Refractory Ceramic Fibers (Notice of Proposed
Rulemaklng)
Multi-Chemical Endpolnt(s) Test Rule (Bioaccumulators) (Notice of Proposed Rulemaklng)
Chemical-Specific Significant New Use Rule to Extend Provisions of Section 5(E) Orders (Substituted
Benzene) (Final)
Chemical-Specific Significant New Use Rule to Extend Provisions of Section 5(E) Orders (Substituted
Tetrafluoro Alanes) (Final)
June
Multi-Chemical Endpoint(s) Test Rule (Clean Air Act Section 112) (Notice of Proposed Rulemaklng)
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act Section 31'3 Expanded Reporting Require-
ments (Notice of Proposed Rulemaklng)
Decision on Test Rules: Final Rule on Bromlnated Flame Retardants (Final)
Rulemaklng Concerning Certain Mlcroblal Products ("Biotechnology") under the Toxic Substances
Control Act (Final)
Use of Acrylamlde and N-Methylolacrylamide for Grouting (Final)
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Agency Overview
ASSISTANTS TO THE ADMINISTRATOR/DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR
The following Is a list of Assistants who report to the Administrator and Deputy Administrator and
their areas of responsibility.
I. ADMINISTRATOR
Personal Staff:
Gordon Binder
Sally Cole
Yvonne Countee
Pamela Herring
Denise Schwartz
Diana Widener
Betty Wonkovich
n. DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR
Helga Butler
Linda Hilwlg
Tracy Mehan II
Gladys Stroman
Bonnie Washington
Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of Staff
Staff Assistant - Travel Coordinator
Staff Assistant
Chief Scheduler
Confidential Assistant
Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff
Executive Officer (Acting)
Staff Assistant
Associate Deputy
Administrator
Staff Assistant
Staff Assistant
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m. SCHEDULING. TRAVEL AND SPEECHES
This group is responsible for communications, scheduling, coordinating invitations, travel,
meetings, briefings, and related preparations under the Chief of Staffs direction.
Jared Burden Speech Writer
Dave Cohen Special Assistant for Communications
Yvonne Countee Staff Assistant (Travel Coordinator for the Administrator)
Bill Dewitt Staff Assistant (Briefing books for the Administrator)
Ted Garmey Speech Writer
Mark Goldman Staff Assistant (Briefing books for the Deputy Administrator)
Linda Hilwig Scheduler (for the Deputy Administrator)
Denise Schwartz Chief Scheduler (for the Administrator)
Tom Super Speech Writer
IV. PROGRAM SPECIAL ASSISTANTS
Special Assistants on detail from the program offices, are responsible for tracking and reviewing
assigned activities and material requiring signature, coordinating briefings, staying in regular
contact with program offices, preparing brief issue alerts, participating on the Administrator's
and Deputy Administrator's special work groups, and providing advice to the Administrator
and Deputy, as requested.
V. OTHER SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS
John Baker Agricultural Advisor (consultant)
Zee Homokl Special Assistant to the Administrator & White House person-
nel Liaison
William F. Raub Science Advisor to the Administrator
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