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Science Advisory Organizations

Internal Science Advisory Organizations

Environmental Technology Council - Enhances communication and coordination of all EPA technology activities.

Office of the Science Advisor - Provides leadership in cross-Agency science and science policy development and implementation to ensure the best possible use of science at the Agency.

Office of Science Policy - Coordinates and shares information among EPA's laboratories and centers, and provides expert advice on the use of scientific information.

Science Policy Council - Addresses EPA's significant science policy issues that go beyond regional and program boundaries. Contributes guidance for selected EPA regulatory and enforcement policies and decisions.

External Science Advisory Organizations

Advisory Council on Clean Air Compliance Analysis - Provides advice on technical and economic aspects of reports EPA prepares on the Clean Air Act's effects.

Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee - Provides advice on the technical bases for EPA's national ambient air quality standards program.

National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and Technology - Advises the EPA Administrator on a broad range of environmental policy, technology and management issues.

Science Advisory Board - Provides peer review and other types of expert advice on a wide range of topics in science and technology.

National Research Programs

Clean Air Research

Assessing the health and environmental impacts of clean air regulations. Issues include: ozone, particulate matter, and multi-pollutant approaches.

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Drinking Water Research

Improving our understanding of linkages between health and drinking water, focusing on the quality and sustainability of water resources.

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Ecological Research

Investigating how to protect and restore ecosystem "services:" life-sustaining benefits we receive from nature. Examples include clean air and water, fertile soil for crop production, pollination, and flood control.

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Global Change Research

Studying how global change--particularly in our climate -- affects air and water quality, ecosystems, human health, and socioeconomic systems. Providing information to decision-makers to help adapt to a changing climate.

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Human Health Research

Assessing risks to people's health from environmental pollutants. Developing biological indicators to determine how regulatory decisions affect public health.

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Land Research

Developing ways to preserve land, restore contaminated properties, and protect the public from contaminants. Issues include: contaminated sediments, groundwater contaminant transport and remediation, and mine waste technology.

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Pesticides and Toxic Substances Research

Developing tools to evaluate the potential of pesticides and industrial chemicals to hurt people and wildlife.

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Water Quality Research

Helping to provide measurable improvement in water quality. Developing water quality criteria to protect people's health and aquatic life.

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