Office of Air Quality Planning
and Standards Organization

The Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards is part of EPA's Office of Air and Radiation. Its primary mission is to preserve and improve air quality in the United States. To accomplish this, OAQPS

• compiles and reviews air pollution data
• develops regulations to limit and reduce air pollution
• assists states and local agencies with monitoring and controlling air pollution
• makes information about air pollution available to the public
• reports to Congress the status of air pollution and the progress made in reducing it

The strategic vision of OAQPS is to lead and manage national air quality programs to protect public health and the environment from air pollution. Strategic goals in support of this vision include:

• Develop a well rounded and self-assured staff
• Effectively communicate the purpose, benefit, and success of our program
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with partners and stakeholders to build consensus
• Use common sense approaches in all things