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About the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP)

What We Do

Using sound science as a compass, OCSPP’s mission is to protect you, your family, and the environment from potential risks from pesticides and toxic chemicals. Through innovative partnerships and collaboration, we also work to prevent pollution before it begins. This reduces waste, saves energy and natural resources, and leaves our homes, schools and workplaces cleaner and safer. OCSPP implements the

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Organization

Jim Jones, Acting Assistant Administrator
Louise P. Wise, Deputy Assistant Administrator
Marylouise M. Uhlig, Associate Assistant Administrator for Management
Matt Bogoshian, Senior Policy Counsel
The Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention includes:

Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP)

What We Do

OPP regulates the use of all pesticides in the United States and establishes maximum levels for pesticide residues in food, thereby safeguarding the nation's food supply. EPA has extended access to information on risk assessment and risk management actions to help increase transparency of decision making and facilitate consultation with the public and affected stakeholders.

In addition to our regulatory functions, we provide information and coordinate on issues ranging from worker protection to misuse of pesticides. We participate in a variety of partnerships related to pesticide use, including the Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program, a voluntary private and public partnership dedicated to reducing pesticide use and risk, and Integrated Pest Management in Schools.

OPP implements:

Programs and projects managed by the Office of Pesticide Programs

Mail code: 7510P | EPA mailing addresses
Location: EPA Headquarters at Potomac Yards in Arlington, Virginia | Visiting OPP

OPP Organization

Steven Bradbury, Director
  • Phone: 703-305-7090
Marty Monell, Deputy Director for Management
  • Phone: 703-305-7090
William Jordan, Senior Policy Advisor
  • Phone: 703-305-1049
Vicki Dellarco, Senior Policy Advisor
  • Phone: 703-305-1803
The Office of Pesticide Programs includes:
Biological and Economic Analysis Division

Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division

Health Effects Division

Field and External Affairs Division

Antimicrobials Division

Information Technology and Resources Management Division

Environmental Fate and Effects Division

Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division

Registration Division

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Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT)

What We Do

OPPT manages programs under the Toxic Substances Control Act and the Pollution Prevention Act. Under these laws, EPA evaluates new and existing chemicals and their risks, and finds ways to prevent or reduce pollution before it gets into the environment. We also manage a variety of environmental stewardship programs that encourage companies to reduce and prevent pollution. OPPT implements the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and the Pollution Prevention Act.

Programs and projects managed by the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics

Mail code: 7401M | EPA mailing addresses

Location: EPA Headquarters at Washington, D.C. Federal Triangle campus

OPPT Organization

Wendy Cleland-Hamnett, Director
  • Phone: (202) 564-3810
Jeffrey Morris, Deputy Director for Programs
  • Phone: 202-6756
Barbara Cunningham, Deputy Director for Management and Pollution Prevention
  • Phone: (202) 564-3810
The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics includes:

Chemical Control Division

  • Maria Doa, Director
    • Phone: (202) 564-0104

Economics, Exposure and Technology Division

  • David Widawsky, Acting Director
    • Phone: (202) 566-2215

Environmental Assistance Division

  • Maryann Petrole, Director
    • Phone: (202) 564-4938

Information Management Division

  • Matthew Leopard, Director
    • Phone: (202) 566-1698

National Program Chemicals Division

  • Tala Henry, Acting Director
    • Phone: (202) 564-2959

Pollution Prevention Division

  • Tanya Mottley, Director
    • Phone: (202) 564-3152

Risk Assessment Division

  • Oscar Hernandez, Director
    • Phone: (202) 564-7641

TSCA Interagency Testing Committee (ITC)

  • John D. Walker, Director
    • Phone: (202) 564-7526

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Office of Science Coordination and Policy (OSCP)

What We Do

OSCP provides coordination, leadership, peer review, and synthesis of science and science policy within OCSPP. We aim to assure sound scientific decisions are made regarding safe pesticide and chemical management through the leadership of the Scientific Advisory Panel. We also coordinate emerging exposure and hazard assessment topics such as endocrine disruptors and biotechnology.

Programs and projects managed by the Office of Science Coordination and Policy

Mail code: 7201M | EPA mailing addresses
Location: EPA Headquarters at Washington, D.C. Federal Triangle campus

OSCP Organization

Frank Sanders, Director
  • Phone: 202-564-8430
Steven Knott, Deputy Director
  • Phone: 202-564-0103
The Office of Science Coordination and Policy includes:

Exposure Assessment Coordination and Policy Division

  • Mary Manibusan, Director
    • Phone: 202-564-2827

Hazard Assessment Coordination and Policy Division

  • James (Tom) McClintock, Director
    • Phone: 202-564-8488
  • Science Advisory Panel, Laura Bailey, Executive Secretary
    • Phone: 202-564-3181

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