Douglas M. Costle
1977-1981BiographiesBiographyfrom Oral History InterviewOral History Interview (EPA publications number 202-K-01-002; January 2001) -- examines the background in the Nixon Administration and the term...
View ArticleDouglas M. Costle Biography
[EPA press release - March 4, 1977]The Senate today unanimously confirmed Douglas M. Costle as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and Barbara Blum as Deputy Administrator. Costle, a...
View ArticleDouglas M. Costle: Oral History Interview
ForewordThis publication is the fifth in a series of interviews of EPA leaders that includes William Ruckelshaus, Russell Train, Alvin Alm, and William Reilly. The EPA history program undertook this...
View ArticleEPA in Pennsylvania
Hurricane Sandy Response and RecoveryThe Mercury and Air Toxics Standards in your stateThe Clean Air Act in your stateNatural Gas Extraction/Marcellus ShaleAbandoned Mine LandsAcid Mine...
View ArticleWilliam K. Reilly: Biography
[EPA press release - February 2, 1989] The U.S. Senate today unanimously confirmed the nomination of William K. Reilly to be Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. His appointment...
View ArticleWilliam K. Reilly: Oral History Interview
Foreword This publication is the fourth in a series of interviews of EPA leaders that includes William Ruckelshaus, Russell Train, and Alvin Alm. The EPA history program undertook this project to...
View ArticleBiography of Lisa P. Jackson
While Administrator, Lisa P. Jackson was named one of Newsweek's "Most Important People in 2010," featured on Time Magazine's 2010 and 2011 lists of the "100 Most Influential People in the World",...
View ArticleFlorida NNC Background
EPA and FDEP Agreement to Protect Statewide Waters from Nutrient PollutionBackgroundIn January of 2009, EPA made a determination that numeric nutrient criteria are needed to protect Florida’s waters....
View ArticleHistorical Document Collection at EPA Headquarters
The EPA Historical Document Collection holds more than forty separate collections in a variety of formats. These collections document EPA's organizational history and related environmental history. The...
View ArticleSeven Priorities for EPA’s Future
Originally established by Administrator Lisa P. Jackson on January 12, 2010Taking Action on Climate Change: Last year saw historic progress in the fight against climate change, with a range of...
View ArticleSenior Regional Contacts
RegionRegional AdministratorDeputy Regional AdministratorMailing AddressRegional Coverage AreaRegion 1 BostonCurtis SpaldingIra Leighton1 Congress Street, Suite 1100 RSP Boston, MA 02114-2003 (617)...
View ArticleLead Region Process
The lead region system is an important vehicle to ensure Regional input is sought and considered in the work of EPA. The current lead region structure has been in place since June 1984.The purpose of...
View ArticleBrenda Mallory, Acting General Counsel
Brenda MalloryBrenda MallorySchedulePhone: 202/564-8040About the Office of General CounselBrenda Mallory became EPA’s Acting General Counsel on January 4, 2013. Before serving as Acting General...
View ArticleRegional Science & Technology Organizations (RS&T)
EPA’s RS&T Organizations are key to the Agency meeting its mission through performing analytical and other work that:practices sound science,implements the principles of environmental protection,...
View ArticleContact Regional Operations
Please use the form below to send us comments or questions. Be sure to include your e-mail address if you’d like a response.Call us at: 202-564-3100Mailing Address: US EPAOffice of Regional...
View ArticleRegional Science & Technology FY 2010 Progress Report
2010 Annual Lab Report and Lab Core Capabilities (Table summarizes the analyses by parameter (but not by specific analytical technique) which 5 or more of the regional laboratories have the capability...
View ArticleMilestones in U.S. EPA and Environmental History
You can also see a slideshow view of this timeline.New Clean Air Standards for Industrial Boilers, Incinerators and Cement KilnsDec 20, 2012These standards will slash toxic air pollution, including...
View ArticleFiscal Year 2012 OEI Tribal Accomplishments Report
This report is a compilation of EPA’s Office of Environmental Information tribal accomplishments that details efforts and activities conducted in support of the OEI Tribal Strategy during fiscal year...
View ArticleOther Sources of Materials on EPA History
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) preserves EPA's permanent records at its Archives II facility in College Park, Maryland. For information on records and access policies, contact...
View ArticleFlorida Nutrient Rules Approval Letter
Approval of Florida Nutrient RulesFlorida Nutrient Rules Approval Letter (PDF)(4 pp, 298 K)
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