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Conflict Prevention and Resolution Center (CPRC)

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Conflict Prevention and Resolution Center (CPRC)

The EPA’s Conflict Prevention and Resolution Center (CPRC) is the Agency’s primary resource for services and expertise in alternative dispute resolution (ADR), environmental conflict resolution, consensus-building, and collaborative problem solving. The CPRC provides training and support to EPA staff to help them work more effectively, strategically, and transparently with states, tribes, and local stakeholders to achieve better environmental outcomes. The CPRC is located in EPA’s Office of General Counsel.