General Policy and Analysis

▶Agencies

Agriculture Dept. (USDA), Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment, 1400 Independence Ave. S.W., #240E, 20250-0108; (202) 720-7173. Fax, (202) 720-0632. Jim Hubbard, Under Secretary.

Web, www.usda.gov/our-agency/about-usda/mission-areas

Formulates and promulgates policy relating to environmental activities and management of natural resources. Oversees the Forest Service.

Council on Environmental Quality (Executive Office of the President), 730 Jackson Pl. N.W., 20503; (202) 395-5750. Fax, (202) 456-6546. Mary Neumayr, Chair.

Web, www.whitehouse.gov/ceq

Develops environmental priorities; advises and assists the president on national and international environmental policy; evaluates, coordinates, and mediates federal activities on the environment; prepares the president’s yearly environmental quality report to Congress.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., #3000, MC 1101A, 20460; (202) 564-4700. Fax, (202) 501-1450. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator; Henry Darwin, Assistant Deputy Administrator. Press, (202) 564-4355. Switchboard, (202) 272-0167. TTY, (800) 877-8339.

Web, www.epa.gov, Twitter, @EPA and Facebook, www.facebook.com/EPA

Administers federal environmental policies, research, and regulations; provides information on environmental subjects, including water pollution, pollution prevention, hazardous and solid waste disposal, air and noise pollution, pesticides and toxic substances, and radiation.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Policy, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., #1804A, 20460; (202) 564-4332. Fax, (202) 501-1688. Brittany Bolen, Associate Administrator.

General email, policyoffice@epa.gov

Web, www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-office-policy-op

Coordinates agency policy development and standard-setting activities through four divisions: Regulatory Policy and Management, the National Center for Environmental Economics, Strategic Environmental Management, and Sustainable Communities.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Research and Development (ORD), National Center for Environmental Assessment, 1 Potomac Yard, 2777 Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA 22202 (mailing address: 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., MC 8601P, Washington, DC 20460); (202) 564-7903. Tina Bahadori, Director.

Web, www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-national-center-environmental-assessment-ncea

Evaluates animal and human health data to define environmental health hazards and estimate risk to humans. Conducts research and prepares reports and assessments.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Science Advisory Board, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., #31150, 20004-4164 (mailing address: 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., MC 1400R, Washington, DC 20460); (202) 564-6953. Fax, (202) 565-2098. Tom Brennan, Director; Thomas Armitage, Designated Federal Officer, (202) 564-2155.

General email, sab@epa.gov

Web, https://yosemite.epa.gov/sab/sabpeople.nsf/WebCommittees/BOARD and www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-science-advisory-board-sab-and-sab-staff-office

Coordinates nongovernment scientists and engineers who advise the administrator on scientific and technical aspects of environmental problems and issues. Evaluates EPA research projects, the technical basis of regulations and standards, and policy statements.

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) (Transportation Dept.), Planning, Environment, and Realty, 1200 New Jersey Ave. S.E., #E76-306, 20590; (202) 366-0116. Fax, (202) 366-3713. Gloria M. Shepherd, Associate Administrator, (202) 366-0581.

Web, www.fhwa.dot.gov/real_estate

Works with developers and municipalities to ensure conformity with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) project development process.

Interior Dept. (DOI), 1849 C St. N.W., MS 7328, 20240; (202) 208-7351. David L. Bernhardt, Secretary; George Franchois, Library Director. Employee directory, (202) 208-3100. Library, (202) 208-5815. Press, (202) 208-6416.

General email, feedback@ios.doi.gov

Web, www.doi.gov, Twitter, @Interior andFacebook, www.facebook.com/USInterior andBlog, www.doi.gov/blog and Library, www.doi.gov/library

Principal U.S. conservation agency. Manages most federal land; responsible for conservation and development of mineral and water resources; responsible for conservation, development, and use of fish and wildlife resources; operates recreation programs for federal parks, refuges, and public lands; preserves and administers the nation’s scenic and historic areas; reclaims arid lands in the West through irrigation; administers Native American lands and develops relationships with tribal governments. Reference library open to the public 7:45 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

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