United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
EPA 300-K-98-O0I
Revised February 1998
Office of Enforcement and {2261A)
Compliance Assurance
Q EDA Federal Facilities
^ Enforcement
Office
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"While our enforcement efforts provide a strong
incentive for maintaining high levels of compliance
at Federal facilities, this is not the only set of
responses being used by EPA to achieve this goal.
By providing compliance assistance tools to
promote pollution prevention, FFEO is helping to
build the capacity of Federal facilities to move
toward cleanery cheaper, and smarter methods of
environmental management."
Steven A. Herman
Assistant Administrator for
Enforcement and Compliance
Assurance
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Organizational Structure of the Federal
Facilities Enforcement Office
Federal Facilities Enforcement Office
Phone: (202) 564-2510
Director: Craig 1 looks
Associate Director Jim Edward
Senior Enforcement Counsel: Joyce Olin
Theresa Branch: (202) 564-2466
Madeline Queen: (202) 564-2472
Tammam Marvin: (202) 564-2469
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Planning, Prevention
and Compliance Staff
Acting Director: Don Franklin
(202) 564-2463
Andrew Cherry
Kelly Conrad
Gregory Durand
Lisa Forsyth
Will Garvey
Ptiscilla Harrington
Joyce Johnson
Sonja Johnson
Dorothy King
Isalielle Uicayo
Diane Lynne
Sarah Walsh
Susan Wciner
Augusta Wills
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Site Remediation and
Enforcement Staff
Director: Mary K. Lynch
(202) 564-2574
Melanie Rajger
Darlene Bocilagt
Sally Dalzcll
Lance El son
William [Bill.) Frank
David Lcvci) sic in
David O'Very
Otis Pratt
Jean Rite
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Regional Federal Facility
Coordinators
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Federal Facilities Enforcement Office (I'TEO)
As part ofEPA's 011 ice of Enforcement and Compliance
Assurance (OECA), FFEO is responsible for ensuring thai Federal
facilities take all necessary actions to prevent, control and abate
environmental pollution. Major FFEO functions include:
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Policy and guidance development,
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Regional program support,
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Interagency agreement (TAG) negotiation support,
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Enforcement support,
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Program and information support, and
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Technical assistance and capacity building.
FFEO is divided into {wo groups: the Site Remediation and
Enforcement Staff and the Planning, Prevention and Compliance
Staff. Together, these groups provide for the effective development
of national policy and guidance to address the broad range of
enforcement and compliance issues confronting Federal facilities.
Site Remediation and Enforcement Staff (SRES)
SRES efforts primarily involve working with Federal agencies
and OECA to streamline enforcement and cleanup at Federal
facilities. For cleanup issues, SRES works closely with the
OSWER Federal Facilities Restoration and Reuse Office (FFRO)
on many of these issues.
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Specific SRES responsibilities affect every aspect of Federal
facility enforcement, from planning to implementation. For
example, SRES reviews proposed Federal legislation and develops
EPA positions on appropriate Federal responsibilities under such
legislation. SRES also is involved in developing Federal facility
enforcement strategics and in preparing guidance to assist Regions
in their implementation. Finally, SRES is directly involved in
enforcement negotiations, including Comprehensive Emergency
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) I AGs and
Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), and in litigation and
enforcement oversight at Federal facilities. A summary of SRES
activities is presented below.
Enforcement Policy and Regulatory Development
Federal Facility Policy Group Reconciliation Workgroup
National Mining Framework
Mixed Ownership Task Force
Federal Facilities Leadership Council
Compliance and Enforcement Implementation
FFCA implementation
Supplemental enforcement projects guidance
Civilian Federal Agency enforcement
DOE and DoD issues
Mixed waste/radioactive waste
Region >[ Coordination
Administrative Order/FFCA overssehi
IAG oversight
ป Accelerated cleanup
Formerly utilized defense sites
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<"ommiHiily Relations
I in vi run men la I justice
Community involvement
[-.cosy stem pro! cc I ion
Through careful planning and application of enforcement tools,
SRHS helps ensure compliance and expedite cleanup of Federal
facilities posing the greatest risk to human health and the
environment.
Planning, Prevention, and Compliance Staff (PITS)
PPCS is responsible for initiatives to prevent noncompliance at
Federal facilities and overseeing compliance and enforce men!
activities. On ~ strategic planning level, PPCS works with OfiCA
on enforcement and inspection targeting at Federal facilities,
oversees (tie Fedeial agency environmental management planning
program (i.e., FF.DPLAN), and coordinates FFEO's involvement in
interagency pollution prevention and compliance assistance task
forces and working groups. On an implementation level, PPCS
tracks compliance at Federal facilities; promotes pollution pre-
vention, multi-media enforcement/compliance, arid environmental
justice at Federal facilities; and encourages Use use of innovative
technologies to attain pollution prevention, compliance, and cleanup
goals. A summary of PPCS activities is presented below.
Program Management
ป Strategic planning and development
Program Management arid administration
Budget formulation and execution
Contract Management
Policy Formula J ion and Guidance
Annual operating guidance
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Regional MOA guidance
FFDPl.AN guidance
l-OTW guidance
Multi-Media Program
Multi-Media Enforcement/Compliance Program
1TCA oveisight
Environmental auditing/management
ป Code of Environmental Management Principle
Pollution Pre von I ion (1*2)
F.O, 12856 implementation guidance
['2 Facility Planning Guide
Interagency P2 Task Force
P2 opportunity profiles and assessment
Information Management
Federal Facilities Tracking System (FFI'S)
Enviroscnse/FFLEX bulletin boards
Hazardous Waste Compliance Docket
FTDPLAN-PC
STARS and CERCLTS
Interagency Communications/Outreach
"Fed Facs" bulletin
Civilian Federal Agency Tusk Force
Federal Agency Environmental Round tabic
Military exchange program
Environmental justice profiles
ป Federal agency training
Innovalhe technology
* Technology transfer
* DOIT Committee
* SHRDPanciNTI programs
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By tracking and evaluating compliance at Federal facilities,
PRCS helps identify high priority compliance issues and develop
proactive multi-media measures to prevent pollution and reduce
future noncompliance at Federal facilities.
FFEO Program Highlights and Initiatives
FFEO administers numerous programs to facilitate the cleanup
of and foster improved environmental compliance at Federal
facilities. These range from direct involvement in enforcement
negotiations to technical assistance and training. Recent examples
of FFEO's efforts include the following:
~ Enforcement Actions and Negotiations FFEO
participates in enforcement negotiations, oversees
enforcement activities undertaken by the Regions, and is
responsible for resolving enforcement disputes between
EPA and other agencies. On nationally significant cases,
FFEO coordinates with the Regions on issuing compliance
orders and agreements. Actions against Federal agencies
include notices of violation, lAGs, Orders, and agreements
under all relevant environmental statutes. In appropriate
cases, enforcement actions may involve monetary penalties.
~ Planning of Cleanup Activities - FFEO supports the
implementation of the Superfund program at Federal
facilities by helping to establish specific cleanup goals and
objectives, identifying appropriate funding levels, and
assessing progress in meeting goals and objectives using
the Superfund Comprehensive Accomplishments Plan
(SCAP) and Strategic Targeted Activities for Results
System (STARS).
~ Federal Facilities Multi-Media Enforcement/
Compliance Initiative (FMECJ) The FMECI uses
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HP A and state multi-media inspections and enforcement
actions to improve Federal facility compliance, reduce
environ mental risks, increase enforcement efficiency, and
encourage pollution prevention.
~ Federal Agency Environmental Management Program
Planning - To provide technical assistance in
environmental planning and operations to Federal facilities,
FFEO reviews annual A-106 submissions from all Federal
agencies and forwards the results to OMB. FFHO also
provides guidance to assist EPA Regional staff and Federal
agency personnel on the A-106 system.
~ Federal Agency Environmental Roundtable - FFEO has
established a monthly interagency roundtable to provide an
exchange of information and ideas on environmental
compliance topics between EPA and other Federal agencies.
~ Federal Facilities Leadership Council FFEO coord-
inates monthly conference calls and quarterly meetings of
senior EPA Regional and Headquarters personnel to
address issues relating to remediation and enforcement at
Federal facilities, including closing military bases.
~ Civilian Federal Agencies Task Force FFEO created
this task force to provide targeted compliance assistance to
Civilian Federal Agencies (CFAs) on improving their
environmental management programs.
~ Federal Facilities Environmental Justice FFEO
coordinates environmental justice initiatives at
Headquarters and works closely with the Regions on these
issues. FFEO supports the Regional enforcement actions at
Federal facilities when environmental justice concerns exist.
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~ Federal Facilities Environmental Restoration Dialogue
Committee (FFERDC) FFEO participates in I lie
FFERDC, which recommends improvements to Federal
facilities environmental restoration, decision-making, and
priority-setting processes.
~ Federal Facilities Tracking System (FFTS) - FFEO
maintains FITS, a PC-Based system that provides a multi-
media view of Federal facilities compliance for FPA
Regions and Headquarters.
Regional Federal Facility Coordinators (FFCs)
FFCs, in conjunction with program office staff, are responsible
for coordinating the implementation of FFEO policies and programs
at the Regional level. FFCs serve as the primary Regional point of
contact for facility environmental managers and as a link between
EPA and the Federal facilities. Specific FFC responsibilities
include:
4- Coordinating with Regional media program staff to
implement Federal facilities enforcement programs.
FFCs provide clarification on Federal facilities policies and
guidance and assist in multi-media inspections and
compliance activities at Federal facilities.
~ Managing tracking, oversight, and compliance planning
activities. These activities include updating the FFTS and
STARS databases, maintaining records on Federal facilities
enforcement actions, and preparing routine briefings for the
Regional Administrator and Deputy Regional
Administrator on Federal facilities issues. FFCs also
ensure that Federal facilities issues are addressed in
EPA/State Enforcement Agreements.
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~ Managing I edcralfacilities environmental management
program plans. FFCs coordinate and provide training for
the review of these plans. FFCs also communicate
information about the planning process to both the Regional
office and the Federal facilities.
~ Providing program assistance, training, and outreach for
Federal facilities. FFCs conduct Federal facility program
review visits and help coordinate training opportunities
available to Federal agencies. In addition, FFCs establish
interagency forums such as annual Regional Multi-Media
Federal Facilities Conferences and quarterly round tabic
meetings used to disseminate information and discuss critical
issues.
~ Encouraging P2 at Federal facilities. FFCs conduct
Pollution Prevention Opportunity Assessments, in
cooperation with the Regional P2 coordinator; evaluate P2
projects reported through the Federal agency environmental
management project planning process and help Federal
facilities develop P2 programs by providing information,
identifying opportunities, and fostering technology sharing
among Federal facilities.
By providing a contact for enforcement, compliance, and outreach
activities, FFCs streamline the Federal facility compliance and
enforcement process for both Federal facilities and Regional and
Headquarters personnel, A list of Federal Facilities Coordinators
appears at the end of this brochure.
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Questions and Assistance
Federal Facilities Enforcement Office
Craig Hooks, Director
Jim Edward, Associate Director . . .
Joyce Olin, Sr. Enforcement Counsel
(202)564-2510
(202)564-2462
(202)564-2582
Site Remediation and Enforcement Staff
Mary K. Lynch, Director (202) 564-2574
Planning, Prevention, and Compliance Staff
Don Franklin, Acting Director (202) 564-2463
EPA Regional Federal Facility Coordinators
I Anne Fcnn (fenn.anne@cpampil.epa.gov) (617) 565-3927
II Jeanclte Dndusc (dadusc.jeanetteiฎepamail.cpa.gov) (212) 637-3492
III Bill Argulo (arguto.bill@cpamaiI.cpa.gov) (215) 566-3367
Jeff'Pike - RCRA (pikcjel7@cpaniail.cpa.gov) (215) 566-3367
IV Dave F. Holroyd (holroycl.david@epamail.epa.gov) (404) 562-9625
V Lec J. Regncr (regner.lee@epamail.epa.gov) (312) 353-647S
VI Joyce Stuhblcficld (smbblefieId.joyce@epamail.epa.gov) (214)665-6430
VII Jamie Bernard-Draky (licraard-drakey.jariiic@epamail.epa.gov) (913) 551-7400
VIII Connally Mears (mcars.connally@cpamail.epa.gov) (303) 312-6217
DianncTliiel (thiel.dianne@epamail.epa.gov) (303) 312-6741
IX Sara Segal (segal.sara@cpamail.cpa.gov) (415) 744-1569
X Michcle Wrighi (wright.inichclc@cpaniail.cpa.gov) (206) 553-1747
Written inquiries can be addressed to:
Federal Facilities Enforcement Office
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street S.W. (2261 A)
Washington, DC 20460
FAX: (202)501-0069
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