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The Air Pollution Prevention and Control Division (APPCD) within the National Risk Management Research Laboratory, conducts research, develops and demonstrates air pollution prevention and control technologies for key industries, electric power plants, incinerators, indoor environments and sources of greenhouse gases. Research includes characterization of major sources of air pollution and verification of the performance of innovative technologies. APPCD maintains a close working relationship with trade and professional organizations, industry, and academia to design and develop innovative pollution management methodologies. APPCD is also involved in international clean technology development projects. The Division concentrates its efforts in six main program areas: Air Toxics, Fine Particles, Indoor Air Quality, Ozone, and Global Climate Change. The research, conducted and managed by engineers, scientists, and administrative professionals, is accomplished through a variety of mechanisms including: in-house research, cooperative agreements with academia and non-profit organizations; interagency agreements with other federal entities; and contracts with environmental consultants and for-profit companies.

There are six branches within APPCD:

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