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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 |
| Anna Abbey (on detail to OSWER) | 202-564-1897 | abbey.anna@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 |
| Terry Fenton | 202-564-2090 | fenton.terry@epa.gov |
| William E. Hall, Ph.D. |
202-564-0214 | hall.william@epa.gov |
| Margaret Ross | 202-564-3221 | ross.margaret@epa.gov |
EPA Ombudsmen
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 | Joan Rogers |
202-564-6568 |
| 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 | Joan Rogers |
202-564-6568 |
| 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 here would be a good place to start if you have questions about the use of ADR in your EPA Region.
Find your Regional ECR Specialist (PDF) (1 pg, 124K, About PDF)