Regional Science and Technology (RS&T) Organizations
EPA's RS&T organizations are key to the agency meeting its mission through performing analytical and other work that:
- practices sound science,
- implements the principles of environmental protection, and
- promotes partnerships with states, tribal nations, and local governments.
Each organization utilizes applied science technologies and practices to support the agency's programs. Each organization is comprised of a:
- Regional Laboratory System,
- Field Operations Group, and
- Quality Assurance Program.
In addition, individual labs often have specific regional capabilities due to unique geographic issues.
Regional Laboratory Network
- Annual reports of the Regional Laboratory Network
- Regional lab core capabilities
- Regional lab websites: Click on the map to learn more about the laboratory in each Regional office.
RST Directors (last updated October 2016)
| Region | Name | Phone | Fax | Secretary/ Assistant |
Ext |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Art Johnson | (617) 918-8301 | x8650 | Mary Ann Lyons | x8320 |
| 2 | Anahita Williamson | (732) 321-6754 | 732-321-4381 | Beverly Davies | 321-6756 |
| Kevin Kubik | (732) 321-6755 | ||||
| 3 | Randy Pomponio | (215) 814-2700 | x2783 or x3095 | Hope L. Williams Michele Monroe |
x2491 x2756 |
| Walter Wilkie + | (215) 814-2150 | ||||
| Cindy Caporale # | (410) 305-2732 | ||||
| 4 | Antonio Quinones (Acting) | (706) 355-8703 (706) 338-6938 cell |
x8508 | Marilyn Vidmar | x8504 |
| Doug Mundrick (Acting) | (706) 355-8704 | ||||
| 5* | Bruce Sypniewski (Acting) | (312) 886-6189 | 312-353-4135 or 312-886-2591 | Kim Hoffman Linda Telles |
886-0993 353-8438 |
| Dennis Wesolowski | (312) 353-9084 | ||||
| 6* | James McDonald | (214) 665-3150 | x8072 | Cheryl Nichols | X3169 |
| Wes McQuiddy (Acting) | (214) 665-6722 | ||||
| 7 | Cecilia Tapia | (913) 551-7733 | x8752 | Edie Stevens-Breckon | x7803 |
| 8* | Richard Buhl | (303) 312-6920 | x6558 | Ginger Mottu | x7059 |
| Patrice Kortuem | (303) 312-6150 | ||||
| 9* | Duane James | (510) 412-2311 | x2302 | Cyril Alappat | x2382 |
| 10 | David Allnut (Acting) Linda Anderson-Carnahan, Deputy Director |
(206) 553-2581 (206) 553-2601 |
x0119 | Sharon Buza | x2146 |
Lead Region Coordinator: Bobbi Carter, (706) 355-8708
* - RS&Ts with ARAs rather than Division Directors
Deputy &/or Associate Directors listed under the Director for Non-ARA Regions
Deputy &/or Associate ARA listed under the ARA for ARA Regions
^ - Acting Division Director/ARA
+ - Acting Deputy/Associate Division Director
# - Alternate Contacts
Lab Directors (last updated October 2016)
The Regional Laboratory System applies scientific principles to support regulatory programs, monitoring programs, and special projects. The 10 Regional Laboratories integrate lab activities with field monitoring and quality assurance activities to develop a comprehensive approach to environmental programs, and the Labs provide a full range of routine and specialized chemical and biological testing of air, water, soil, sediment, tissue, and hazardous wastes to support Agency decisions and goals.
| Region | Laboratory Director | Phone | Fax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernest Waterman Katrina Kipp # |
(617) 918-8632 (617) 918-8309 |
x8397 x8417 |
| 2 | John Bourbon | (732) 321-6706 | 906-6165 |
| 3 | Karen Costa | (410) 305-2689 | |
| 4 | Danny France | (706) 355-8738 | |
| 5* | Dennis Wesolowski George Schupp # |
(312) 353-9084 (312) 353-1226 |
886-2591 |
| 6* | Wes McQuiddy | (214) 665-6722 | x2124 |
| 7 | Margie St. Germain | (913) 551-5154 | x5115 |
| 8* | Mark Burkhardt Gregory Saunders# |
(303) 312-7799 (303) 312-7709 |
x7800 x7800 |
| 9* | Peter Husby | (510) 412-2311 | x2302 |
| 10 | Barry Pepich | (360)-871-8701 | x8747 |
* - RS&Ts with ARAs
^ - Acting Laboratory Branch Chief
# - Alternate Contacts (including Deputy/Associate Lab Chiefs)
Field Operations (last updated September 2013)
The Field Operations Group provides on-site capabilities that support inspections, investigations, and ambient monitoring. By collecting data, determining compliance with EPA regulations, and assessing the impacts of environmental control strategies, the FOG promotes consistency among regional field programs with respect to inspections, ambient monitoring, and documentation activities.
| Region | Field Operation Group Contact / Title Organization Location | Phone | Fax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry Keefe Team Leader, OEME Chelmsford, MA |
(617) 918-8376 | x8397 |
| Ernie Waterman Chief, Investigations and Analysis Branch , OEME, Chelmsford, MA |
(617) 918-8632 | x8397 | |
| 2 |
John Kushwara |
(732) 321-6686 | (732) 321-6616 |
| Randy Braun Chief, Monitoring Operations Section, DESA, Edison, NJ |
(732) 321-6692 | 321-6616 | |
| Kathleen Foley Environmental Scientist, Edison, NJ |
(732) 321-6790 | x6616 | |
| Charles Zafonte | (212) 637-3515 | ||
| Christina Leung | (732) 906-6995 | ||
| 3 | Paul Dressel Chief, Enf. & Compliance Assistance Branch, OECEJ, Philadelphia, PA |
(215) 814-2154 | x2905 |
| John Forren Associate Director for Monitoring & Assessment, Environmental Assessment & Innovation Division, Philadelphia, PA |
(215) 814-2705 | ||
| Gerard Cruchley Fort Meade, MD |
410-305-2780 | ||
| 4 | Danny France Chief, Enf. & Investigations Branch, SESD, Athens, GA |
(706) 355-8738 | x8744 |
| Mike Bowden Chief, Enforcement Section, SESD, Athens, GA |
(706) 355-8734 | ||
| Laura Ackerman Chief, Superfund and Air Section, SESD Athens, GA |
(706) 355-8776 | ||
| Bobby Lewis Field Quality Manager, SESD Athens, GA |
(706) 355-8650 | ||
| Kelly Sisario Enforcement Coordinator, OEA Atlanta, GA |
(404) 562-9054 | ||
| Liza Montalvo, Chief Planning & Results Section |
(404)562-9235 | ||
| David Abbott Region 4 Training Coordinator |
(404) 562-9631 | ||
| 5* | Kevin Bolger Regional QA Manager Chicago, IL |
(312) 886-6762 | |
| Amberina Khan | (312) 886-1503 | ||
| Larisa Leonova Chemist |
(312) 353-5838 | ||
| 6* | Craig Weeks (6EN-X) Region 6 Dallas, TX |
(214) 665-7505 | x7446 |
| Walt Helmick QAO, Superfund Dallas, TX |
(214) 665-8373 | ||
| Philip Ofosu Site Assessment Manager Dallas, TX |
(214) 665-3178 | ||
| Carlos Sanchez Chief, Ark/TX Superfund Section Dallas, TX |
(214) 665-8507 | ||
| Rhonda Smith Chief, Compliance Enforcement Dallas, TX |
(214) 665-8006 | ||
| Sharon Parrish Chief, Wetlands Section, Water Quality Protection Division Dallas, TX |
(214) 665-7145 | ||
| 7 | John Houlihan Program Manager, ENSV |
(913) 551-7432 | |
| Trevor Urban Environmental Scientist ENSV/EFCB |
(913) 551-7133 | ||
| Kris Goschen Federal Facility Program Manager Enforcement Coordination Office |
(913) 551-7027 | ||
| 8* | Mary Goldade Regional Quality Assurance Program Office of Technical & Management Services |
(303) 312-7024 | |
| William Schroeder Aquatic Biologist, Lab. Support Program, TMS Golden, CO |
(303) 312-7024 | x7800 | |
| Jeff McPherson | (303) 312-7752 | ||
| Paula Smith, Deputy RA | (303) 312-6630 | ||
| Jim Gindelberger | (303) 312-6984 | ||
| Linda D. Himmerlbauer Director, QA Program Denver, CO |
(303) 312-6020 | ||
| Kathryn Hernandez | (303) 312-6101 | ||
| Mark Burkhardt Lab Director Golden, CO |
(303) 312-7799 | ||
| 9* | Greg Nagle Richmond, CA |
(510) 412-2334 | (510) 412-2304 |
| Eugenia McNaughton | (415) 972-3411 | ||
| 10 | Jennifer Crawford Environmental Services Unit Office of Environmental Assessment Seattle, WA |
(206) 553-6261 | |
| Mark Filippini Manager, Investigations & Engineering Unit, OEA Seattle, WA |
(206) 553-6327 | x0119 | |
| Kelly Huynh, Manager, Inspection and Enforcement Management Unit, Office of Compliance and Enforcement Seattle, WA |
(206) 553-1679 | ||
| Jon Klemesrud Inspection and Enforcement Management Unit, Office of Compliance and Enforcement Seattle, WA |
(206) 553-5068 | ||
| Don Matheny Environmental Services Unit, OEA, Seattle, WA |
(206) 553-2599 | x8210 | |
| Dave Terpening Inspection and Enforcement Management Unit, Office of Compliance and Enforcement Seattle, WA |
(206) 553-6509 | ||
| NEIC | Craig Kubik Chief, Field Branch, NEIC Denver, CO |
(303) 462-9251 | |
| Kenna Yarbrough Field Branch, NEIC Denver, CO |
(303) 462-9256 | ||
| Region / HQ | Field Operations Group Contact / Title Organization Location | Phone | Fax |
| OECA | Al Havinga Acting Director, Compliance Assessment and Media Programs Division (CAMPD), Office of Compliance, OECA [2223A], Washington, DC |
(202) 564-2300 | |
| Julie Tankersley National Compliance Monitoring Policy Branch, CAMPD, OC, Washington, DC |
(202) 564-7002 | ||
| ORO | Chris Zawlocki Office of Regional Operations, Office of the Administrator Washington, DC |
(202) 564-3654 |
* - RS&Ts with ARAs
QA Officers (last updated January 2016)
| Region | Laboratory QA Officer | Phone | Fax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maureen Hilton | (617) 918-8608 | |
| 2 | Sumy Cherukara | (732) 906-6805 | x6165 |
| 3 | Jill Bilyeu | (410) 305-2638 | x3095 |
| 4 | Jeannie Williamson | (706) 355-8867 | |
| 5* | Angela Ockrassa-Davis | (312) 353-7445 | (312) 886-2591 |
| 6* | Sylvia Gorostiza | (281) 983-2134 | (281) 983-2124 |
| 7 | Diane Harris | (913) 551-7258 | x9258 |
| 8* | William Batschelet | (303) 312-7792 | x7800 |
| 9* | Lucrina Jones | (510) 412-2321 | (510) 412-2302 |
| 10 | Dana M. Walker | (360) 871-8704 |
* - RS&Ts with ARAs
Lab Addresses (last updated August 2010)
| Region | Address | Regional Coverage Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 5 Post Office Square - Suite 100 Boston, MA 02109-3912 |
CT, ME, MA, NH, RI,VT |
| Office of Environmental Measurement & Evaluation New England Regional Lab 11 Technology Drive N. Chelmsford, MA 01863 |
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| 2 | Division of Environmental Science & Assessment 2890 Woodbridge Ave. Building 10 (MS-100) Edison, NJ 08837-3679 |
NY, NJ, Puerto Rico, Virgin Isl. |
| 3 | Environmental Assessment & Innovation Division 1650 Arch Street (3EA00) Philadelphia, PA 19103-2029 |
PA, DE, DC, MD, VA, WV |
| Environmental Science Center 701 Mapes Road Ft. Meade, MD 20755-5350 |
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| 4 | Science & Ecosystem Support Division 980 College Station Rd Athens, GA 30605 |
GA, AL, FL, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN |
| 5 | Chicago Regional Laboratory Mail Code ML-10C 10th floor 536 South Clark Street Chicago, IL 60605 |
IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI |
| 6 | Management Division 1445 Ross Avenue 12th Floor, Suite 1200 (6MD) Dallas, TX 75202-2733 |
AR, LA, NM, OK, TX |
| Region 6 Laboratory Environmental Services Branch 10625 Fallstone Rd Houston, TX 77099 |
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| 7 | Mailing Address for FedEx, UPS, etc Region 7 Science and Technology Center Environmental Services Division 300 Minnesota Kansas City, KS 66101 |
IA, KS, MO, NE |
| Mailing Address for USPS Environmental Services Division 901 North 5th Street Kansas City, KS 66101 |
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| 8 | Office of Technical & Management Services 1595 Wynkoop St. Denver, CO 80202 |
CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY |
| US-EPA Region 8 Lab 8TMS-L 16194 W 45th Drive Golden, CO 80403 |
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| 9 | Management and Technical Services Division 75 Hawthorne Street San Francisco, CA 94015 |
AZ, CA HI, NV, Am. Samoa, Guam |
| Region 9 Laboratory 1337 South 46th St Building 201 Richmond, CA 94804 |
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| 10 | Office of Environmental Assessment 1200 Sixth Avenue Suite 900 (M/S OEA-095) Seattle, WA 98101 |
AK, ID, OR, WA |
| Regional Laboratory 7411 Beach Drive East Port Orchard, WA 98366 |