Does the EPA work with other agencies?

Does the EPA work with other agencies?

EPA works with federal agencies, national nonprofit organizations, and EPA regional offices to encourage integration of outreach and education on environmental asthma triggers. On this page: National Organizations.

Can the EPA fine you?

Criminal Actions can occur when EPA or a state enforce against a company or person through a criminal action. Criminal actions are usually reserved for the most serious violations, those that are willful, or knowingly committed. A court conviction can result in fines or imprisonment.

Can the EPA make arrests?

Investigators (job series 1811, known as “special agents”) conduct the EPA OIG’s criminal investigations, which look for violations of the law. Special agents carry badges and guns, and as law enforcement officials are authorized to make arrests and execute search warrants.

What agencies are under the EPA?

Headquarters Offices

• Office of Air and Radiation (OAR)
• Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP)
• Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)
• Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA)
• Office of General Counsel (OGC)
• Office of Inspector General (OIG)

Is the EPA a regulatory agency?

EPA is called a regulatory agency because Congress authorizes us to write regulations that explain the technical, operational, and legal details necessary to implement laws. Regulations are mandatory requirements that can apply to individuals, businesses, state or local governments, non-profit institutions, or others.

What company violated the EPA?

LOS ANGELES – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Chevron USA Inc. for violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) at the company’s facility in Montebello, CA.

What laws does EPA enforce?

EPA has explicit authority to enforce the law and assess fines at federal facilities violating environmental statutes including the: Clean Air Act. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)

When should you contact the EPA?

Stop. If you are seeing an environmental event that may lead to an immediate threat to human health or the environment, call 911, then report it to the National Response Center at: 1-800-424-8802. Choose “No” to continue reporting a possible violation that is not an emergency.

Is it possible to work for EPA for free?

If so, under what conditions? Working for free for EPA is called a “volunteer” assignment. The only volunteers that can work for EPA are bona fide students who are fulfilling an internship or practicum requirement which must be certified by the school they attend.

How can I get help from EPA?

One approach is to seek help from you by asking you to provide EPA with information about potentially harmful environmental activities in your communities and workplaces. Reports from the public have led to state and federal enforcement cases and ultimately served environmental protection well.

How does EPA work with foreign companies seeking company numbers?

EPA will direct all future correspondence to the official address. The registrant must keep this official address record up to date. In their request for a company number, foreign companies must designate a U.S. agent to receive correspondence and represent them in matters concerning their application. 40 CFR 152.50 (b).

Can an EPA company number be transferred to another entity?

(Note: A sale, merger or spin-off of an EPA Company Number to another entity usually involves a Company Number Transfer [rather then just a Company Name Change]. See Chapter 16 regarding transfers. Report changes related to pesticide-producing establishments.