The regional and scientific expertise, relationships, local knowledge, and economic benefits that regional offices provide would be lost if these offices were consolidated. These regional offices have responded to a number of emergency and pollution related events, utilizing this specific knowledge and expertise. EPN has created this Regional EPA Offices fact sheet to explain how critical regional offices are in ensuring adequate response and protection of people’s health and the environment.
Note: The fact sheet has been updated.
Read full fact sheet: Regional EPA Offices | PDF