U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

About U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is an independent federal agency of the United States government, with headquarters in Washington, D.C. Its stated mission is to protect human health and the environment. Created in 1970, it sets and enforces national environmental standards under a range of federal laws, working with state, tribal and local governments. It also awards grants, provides technical assistance, runs voluntary partnerships with businesses and nonprofits, and conducts research and monitoring. Its responsibilities cover air, water and land quality, pesticides, chemicals in commerce, waste management and the cleanup of contaminated sites.

The agency's Region 2 office serves New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and eight tribal nations, and its main regional office is at 290 Broadway in New York City. Regional offices carry out national programs within their states and territories and play a significant role in enforcement, permitting and approvals. The Office of Regional Counsel represents the region in a range of legal matters. The published phone number for the New York City regional office is (212) 637-5000.

Practice areas

Areas of work that U.S. Environmental Protection Agency describes on its own website. They describe the organization as a whole, not the practice of any individual attorney listed below.

Organization profile based on its official website and public sources (reviewed October 29, 2026). Attorney list from the New York State Unified Court System registration data. Not affiliated with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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