The Office of Personnel Management’s Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey results are used to gauge the attitudes and perceptions of employees in key work experience areas that drive satisfaction and commitment, ultimately boosting morale, productivity and capacity for mission success.
This petition from Zach Wilkinson, COO Tidal Vision Products, LLC, dated October 10, 2018, and amended April 4, 2019, asks that EPA add chitosan (CAS # 9012-76-4) to the list of Inert Ingredients on the EPA Minimum Risk Pesticide List, 40 CFR Part 152.25(f), in addition to, and at the same time as adding chitosan to the EPA Minimum Risk Pesticide Active Ingredient list.
This petition from the Center for Food Safety, dated July 10, 2017, requests the following of EPA:
11/27/19
By: Alexandra Dunn, Assistant Administrator
Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Over the past year, I have enjoyed working with our stakeholders to advance one of the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention’s missions: to prevent pollution before it begins. This is especially true of the office’s work to promote green chemistry.
Green chemistry, also known as sustainable chemistry, is the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances. This concept emphasizes the importance of source reduction throughout the life cycle of a chemical product, including design, manufacture, use, and disposal. But green chemistry is not limited to chemical substances: this program also improves the efficiency and competitiveness of chemical processes in nearly every product.
Beyond the health and environmental advantages, green chemistry also benefits American businesses through cost savings and industry innovation, as well as opening new markets for products and services.
To celebrate these innovations, we partnered with the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute to create the Green Chemistry Challenge Awards (GCCAs). Every year EPA and our partners recognize chemical technologies that incorporate the principles of green chemistry into chemical design, manufacture, and use. Since 1996, this program has recognized 118 awardees for innovative chemical technologies that achieve pollution prevention and provide benefits to industry.
GCCA-winning technologies come from a broad range of industries, including agriculture and agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, plastics, paints and coatings, textiles and fibers, fuels—to name just a few. Past awardees have been recognized for a variety of innovations, such as substituting less-hazardous chemicals, incorporating more efficient chemical pathways, or finding beneficial reuses of materials.
Each year, the awardees represent huge savings:
These technologies are truly game changers for both the environment and the economy.
EPA is pleased to announce that the 2020 Green Chemistry Challenge Award nominations are open! We encourage all eligible companies or institutions to consider applying for these prestigious awards. Nominations are due by December 31, 2019.
For more information about the Green Chemistry Challenge Awards, webinars and nomination package, visit: https://www.epa.gov/greenchemistry/information-about-green-chemistry-challenge.
Dr. Thomas directs the Center for Computational Toxicology and Exposure (CCTE).
Dr. Thomas’ area of expertise is in the application of high-throughput and high data content approaches to chemical toxicity testing. He has a broad, multidisciplinary background and experience but his formal academic training was in chemistry, radiation health physics, and toxicology. He then received postdoctoral training in molecular biology and genomics. Following his academic training, Dr. Thomas performed bioinformatics and genomics research in the biotechnology sector and gained experience in high-throughput screening and in vitro assay development in the biopharma sector. Prior to coming to the U.S. EPA, Dr. Thomas worked as an investigator and the the director of the Institute for Chemical Safety Sciences at The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences.
11/27/19
By: Alexandra Dunn, Assistant Administrator
Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Over the past year, I have enjoyed working with our stakeholders to advance one of the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention’s missions: to prevent pollution before it begins. This is especially true of the office’s work to promote green chemistry.
Green chemistry, also known as sustainable chemistry, is the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances. This concept emphasizes the importance of source reduction throughout the life cycle of a chemical product, including design, manufacture, use, and disposal. But green chemistry is not limited to chemical substances: this program also improves the efficiency and competitiveness of chemical processes in nearly every product.
Beyond the health and environmental advantages, green chemistry also benefits American businesses through cost savings and industry innovation, as well as opening new markets for products and services.
To celebrate these innovations, we partnered with the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute to create the Green Chemistry Challenge Awards (GCCAs). Every year EPA and our partners recognize chemical technologies that incorporate the principles of green chemistry into chemical design, manufacture, and use. Since 1996, this program has recognized 118 awardees for innovative chemical technologies that achieve pollution prevention and provide benefits to industry.
GCCA-winning technologies come from a broad range of industries, including agriculture and agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, plastics, paints and coatings, textiles and fibers, fuels—to name just a few. Past awardees have been recognized for a variety of innovations, such as substituting less-hazardous chemicals, incorporating more efficient chemical pathways, or finding beneficial reuses of materials.
Each year, the awardees represent huge savings:
These technologies are truly game changers for both the environment and the economy.
EPA is pleased to announce that the 2020 Green Chemistry Challenge Award nominations are open! We encourage all eligible companies or institutions to consider applying for these prestigious awards. Nominations are due by December 31, 2019.
For more information about the Green Chemistry Challenge Awards, webinars and nomination package, visit: https://www.epa.gov/greenchemistry/information-about-green-chemistry-challenge.
Dr. Thomas directs the Center for Computational Toxicology and Exposure (CCTE).
Dr. Thomas’ area of expertise is in the application of high-throughput and high data content approaches to chemical toxicity testing. He has a broad, multidisciplinary background and experience but his formal academic training was in chemistry, radiation health physics, and toxicology. He then received postdoctoral training in molecular biology and genomics. Following his academic training, Dr. Thomas performed bioinformatics and genomics research in the biotechnology sector and gained experience in high-throughput screening and in vitro assay development in the biopharma sector. Prior to coming to the U.S. EPA, Dr. Thomas worked as an investigator and the the director of the Institute for Chemical Safety Sciences at The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences.
Kay Holt serves as the Deputy Director of the Center for Public Health and Environmental Assessment within the U.S. EPA's Office of Research and Development. A career federal employee and member of the Senior Executive Service, Kay entered government service with the Department of Defense (DoD) in February 1988. During her 30+ year career with DoD and the U.S. EPA, she has held numerous leadership and managerial posts focused on resource management, acquisition strategy, human resources, strategic planning, performance measures and standards, intelligence, and Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) programs.
Kay has received two Meritorious Civilian Service Awards. She also received a Distinguished Civilian Service Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a Federal civil servant, for her efforts within the classified POW/MIA program and for her service on the Congressional Joint Inquiry into the 9-11 Terrorist Attacks. A native of North Carolina, she earned Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1986 and 1987, respectively. In June 1999, she was awarded a Master of Science degree from the U.S. National War College. Kay lives outside of Chapel Hill, NC.
Region 6 2019 Accomplishments
Kay Holt serves as the Deputy Director of the Center for Public Health and Environmental Assessment within the U.S. EPA's Office of Research and Development. A career federal employee and member of the Senior Executive Service, Kay entered government service with the Department of Defense (DoD) in February 1988. During her 30+ year career with DoD and the U.S. EPA, she has held numerous leadership and managerial posts focused on resource management, acquisition strategy, human resources, strategic planning, performance measures and standards, intelligence, and Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) programs.
Kay has received two Meritorious Civilian Service Awards. She also received a Distinguished Civilian Service Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a Federal civil servant, for her efforts within the classified POW/MIA program and for her service on the Congressional Joint Inquiry into the 9-11 Terrorist Attacks. A native of North Carolina, she earned Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1986 and 1987, respectively. In June 1999, she was awarded a Master of Science degree from the U.S. National War College. Kay lives outside of Chapel Hill, NC.
The organization charts in the PDF (below) are designed to print in landscape format on 11" x 17" paper. Page 1 of the PDF includes EPA headquarters offices; Page 2 includes the 10 EPA regional offices and areas of special geographic focus. Also included are senior managers and titles.
Kay Holt serves as the Deputy Director of the Center for Public Health and Environmental Assessment within the U.S. EPA's Office of Research and Development. A career federal employee and member of the Senior Executive Service, Kay entered government service with the Department of Defense (DoD) in February 1988. During her 30+ year career with DoD and the U.S. EPA, she has held numerous leadership and managerial posts focused on resource management, acquisition strategy, human resources, strategic planning, performance measures and standards, intelligence, and Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) programs.
Kay has received two Meritorious Civilian Service Awards. She also received a Distinguished Civilian Service Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a Federal civil servant, for her efforts within the classified POW/MIA program and for her service on the Congressional Joint Inquiry into the 9-11 Terrorist Attacks. A native of North Carolina, she earned Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1986 and 1987, respectively. In June 1999, she was awarded a Master of Science degree from the U.S. National War College. Kay lives outside of Chapel Hill, NC.
The organization charts in the PDF (below) are designed to print in landscape format on 11" x 17" paper. Page 1 of the PDF includes EPA headquarters offices; Page 2 includes the 10 EPA regional offices and areas of special geographic focus. Also included are senior managers and titles.
The following document authorizes and prescribes the process for electronic filing of certain documents.
The following document allows the use of PDF or fax to convey signatures in filing certain documents with the Regional Judicial Officer.
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| 2020/06/23 | Introduction to Risk Assessment Guidance for Superfund | KS | EPA, Federal Partners, States, Tribal Partners |
| 2020/07/21 | ICS-300 (Intermediate) Training | KS | EPA, Federal Partners, State or Local Government employees |
| 2020/07/23 | ICS-400 (Advanced) Training | KS | EPA, Federal Partners, State or Local Government employees |
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National Exposure Research Laboratory (NERL) –Computational Exposure Division* | Chemical and Product Categories Database (CPCat) | Chemical Characterization and Exposure Division |
NERL – Exposure Methods and Measurements Division* | FAS Tiered Testing Research | Chemical Characterization and Exposure Division |
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National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory (NHEERL) – Integrated Systems Toxicology Division | ||
NHEERL – Mid-Continent Ecology Division | ||
NHEERL – Toxicity Assessment Division** |
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**See also Legacy ORD Functions within the Center for Public Health and Environmental Assessment
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