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Office of Regional Counsel

The Office of Regional Counsel (ORC) provides legal advice to the Regional Administrator, senior managers, and programs, on all matters relating to their official responsibilities. Additionally, ORC is responsible for the legal aspects of federal enforcement actions. ORC is also responsible for handling legal matters related to the implementation and enforcement of the Superfund program. Region 6 encompasses Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The ORC reports directly to the Office of General Counsel (OGC), in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Headquarters, located in Washington, DC.

For more information, contact the following individuals:

Main Number


Regional Counsel


General Law Issues


Enforcement Legal Issues


Superfund Legal Issues


Multi-media Counseling Issues


Environmental Crimes Unit

(214) 665-2110

Charles Sheehan
(214) 665-2110

Ben Harrison
(214) 665-2139

Suzanne Murray
(214) 665-7386

Mark Peycke
(214) 665-2135

Suzanne Smith
(214) 665-8027

Kathleen Kohl
(214) 665-3118

Emergencies phone number 800-424-8802


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