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Office of Planning, Policy Analysis and Communications
| Director: | Margaret Schneider, Acting |
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| Phone Number: | (202) 564-4666 |
The Office of Planning, Policy Analysis and Communications (OPPAC) recommends national policy on enforcement and compliance assurance and addresses emerging and cross-cutting issues.
OPPAC participates in the Agency's development and implementation of innovative environmental protection tools that encourage the regulated community to move beyond compliance, such as environmental auditing and environmental management systems. OPPAC promotes constructive dialogue with the states about enforcement and compliance assurance issues and states' authorization to implement federal environmental programs, as well as ensures adherence to federal legal and policy requirements. OPPAC manages OECA's participation in the Agency's Tribal Program. OPPAC's environmental justice coordinator ensures that environmental justice principles are fully integrated into OECA's enforcement and compliance programs.
OPPAC analyzes and informs EPA's position on federal legislation that could affect the enforcement and compliance program. OPPAC serves as OECA's representative on the Agency's Regulatory Steering Committee and coordinates OECA's participation in EPA rulemaking.
OPPAC develops and implements communication strategies for OECA offices, coordinates its Web content, reviews print and web products and liaises with the Office of Public Affairs on press activities related to enforcement and compliance assurance.