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Office of Air and Radiation


Functional Statement

The Office of the Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation is responsible for the air activities of the Agency which include development of national programs, technical policies, and regulations for air pollution control; development of national standards for air quality, emission standards for new stationary sources, and emission standards for hazardous pollutants; technical direction, support and evaluation of Regional air activities; and provision of training in the field of air pollution control. Related activities include technical assistance to States and agencies having radiation protection programs and a national surveillance and inspection program for measuring radiation levels in the environment. This Office is responsible for comprehensive research efforts relative to acid rain; analysis of the impact of pollutants found at the working place; and the effects of global change. [Functional statement chronology]

Office Chronology

Name

From

To

Office of Air and Radiation

1983

present

Office of Air, Noise and Radiation

1980

1982

Office of Air and Waste Management

1974

1979

Office of Air and Water Programs

1971

1973

Air Pollution Control Office

1970

1970


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