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EPA Alternative Dispute Resolution Contacts
The success of EPA's ADR efforts depends on a network of talented and experienced professionals in Headquarters offices and EPA Regions. For Agency-wide ADR information, please contact the Conflict Prevention and Resolution Center. For program-specific or Regional ADR matters, please contact the appropriate offices or individuals listed below.
Conflict Prevention and Resolution Center
Conflict Prevention and Resolution Center
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (MC: 2388A)
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
PHONE: 202-564-2922
FAX: 202-501-1715
adr@epa.gov
Internet web site: http://www.epa.gov/adr
Conflict Prevention and Resolution Center Staff Contacts
| Name | Phone | |
| Richard T. Kuhlman (EPA Dispute Resolution Specialist and CPRC Director) | 202-564-0696 | kuhlman.richard@epa.gov |
| Denise Anderson (Program Specialist) |
202-564-1782 | adr@epa.gov |
Angela Perkins |
202-564-2922 | adr@epa.gov |
| Laura Bachle, AICP (on detail to the Office of Water) | 202-564-0274 | bachle.laura@epa.gov |
| David Batson | 202-564-5103 | batson.david@epa.gov |
Debbie Dalton |
202-564-2913 | dalton.deborah@epa.gov |
| Joanne Dea | 202-564-1449 | dea.joanne@epa.gov |
| James Drummond | 202-564-5456 | drummond.james@epa.gov |
| Cara Dzubow (on detail from the Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances) | 202-564-6154 | dzubow.cara@epa.gov |
| Terry Fenton | 202-564-2090 | fenton.terry@epa.gov |
William E. Hall, Ph.D. |
202-564-0214 | hall.william@epa.gov |
Several EPA programs have designated ombudsmen who have the ability to
look independently into concerns that come to their attention and to facilitate
the communication that may lead to a solution. If you have a specific
question or concern related to one of the program areas listed below,
you may call the contact for help.
| Ombudsman | Area of Responsibility | Name | Phone |
| Asbestos Ombudsman | Asbestos in schools and facilities | Karen Brown | 202-566-2816 |
| Antimicrobial Ombudsman | Registration of Microbial Pesticides | Michael Hardy | 703-308-6432 |
| EPA National Ombudsman | Transportation, Storage, Disposal, and Cleanup of Hazardous Materials | Paul McKechnie | 202-566-2391 |
| Pesticides Ombudsman | Registration of Pesticides and Herbicides | Linda Arrington | 703-305-5446 |
| Small Business Ombudsman | Environmental Information and Assistance for Small Businesses | Karen Brown | 202-566-2816 |
| Superfund Regional Public Liaisons | Cleanup of hazardous substances and Superfund sites | See below | See below |
EPA Regional Offices
EPA Regional offices are located in ten major cities
around the country. The staff in these offices are the people who
work most closely with states and communities in carrying out EPA's environmental
protection activities. The individuals listed below would be a good
place to start if you have questions about the use of ADR in your EPA
Region.
| Region 1 (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) 1 Congress Street, Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023 |
ADR Contact: |
| Region 2 (NJ, NY, PR, VI) 290 Broadway New York, NY 10007-1866 |
ADR Contacts: |
| Region 3 (DE, DC, MD, PA, VA, WV) 1650 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19103-2029 |
ADR Contacts: |
| Region 4 (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN) 61 Forsyth St. Atlanta, GA 30303-3104 |
ADR Contact: Lisa Ellis 404-562-9541 Superfund Public Liaison: Lloyd Monte Bates 404-562-8354 800-241-1754 |
| Region 5 (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI) 77 West Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60604-3507 |
ADR Contact: John Tielsch 312-353-7447 Superfund Public Liaison: Bill Bolen 312-353-6316 800-621-8431 |
| Region 6 (AR, LA, NM, OK, TX) 1445 Ross Ave. Dallas, TX 75270-2733 |
ADR Contact: Vacant Superfund Public Liaison: Arnold Ondarza 303-312-6777 800-533-3508 |
| Region 7 (IA, KS, MO, NE) 901 N. 5th St. Kansas City, KS 66101 |
ADR Contact: |
| Region 8 (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY) 999 18th Street Denver, CO 80202-2466 |
ADR Contact: Maureen O'Reilly 303-312-6402 Superfund Public Liaison: Sonya Pennock 303-312-6402 800-227-8917 X6600 |
| Region 9 (AZ, CA, HI, NV, AS, GU) 75 Hawthorne Street San Francisco, CA 94105 |
ADR Contacts: |
| Region 10 (AK, ID, OR, WA) 1200 Sixth Avenue Seattle, WA 98101 |
ADR Contact: Ted Yackulic 206-553-1218 Superfund Public Liaison: Mark Masarik 208-378-5761 800-892-7609 |