Office of General Counsel

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) is the chief legal advisor to EPA, providing legal support for Agency rules and policies, case-by-case decisions (such as permits and response actions), and legislation. Read more about the Office of General Counsel.

General Counsel:
Patricia K. Hirsch (Acting)

The Office of General Counsel advises EPA in the following areas of law:

Air and Radiation Law	General Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution	Pesticides and Toxic Substances Law
Civil Rights and Finance Law	Solid Waste and Emergency Response Law
Cross-Cutting Issues	Water Law

The Resource Management Office coordinates the management and administrative activities of the Office of General Counsel.

Additional Resources:

EPA - China Environmental Law Initiative
After meeting with Chinese environmental officials in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou in September, 2007, former EPA General Counsel Roger Martella decided to encourage a continuing dialogue between the U.S. and China on environmental law by launching the EPA-China Environmental Law Initiative.

Honors Fellowship Program
The Office of General Counsel seeks applications for its Honors Fellowship Progam. The Honors Fellowship is designed for applicants who are about to graduate from law school or complete a judicial clerkship.

Documents
How to locate Office of General Counsel memoranda, opinions, and other documents.

Law Library
Information about the collection and services of the Office of General Counsel Law Library.

Law Links
Links to information on a variety of legal topics related to the Office of General Counsel's responsibilities, including environmental law.

Employment Opportunities
Information about practicing law in the Office of General Counsel, the summer honors program, and how to apply for a job.

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