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About RTP

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Who We Are:

Our campus is one of the largest “green” buildings in the world it provides numerous examples of how to reduce and even avoid pollution. This campus is the largest in the EPA Agency. It was built keeping in mind the impact it may have on the environment:

What We Do:

The major center for air pollution research and regulation is on the RTP campus. The organizations work together to create a cleaner environment by focusing on three major functions:

What We Don’t Do:

There are a lot of problems that the public may think we handle, but is the responsibility of another Agency. When environmental issues arise, it may be most appropriate for you to contact your city, county, or state environmental or health Agency rather than EPA.

The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Exit Disclaimer [NCDENR] is the Agency to contact for matters regarding odors, ponds, spills, open burning, and anti-freeze. This Agency also helps with information such as who is responsible for cleaning up stormwater and runoff, mold and mildew, illegal dumping, grease, fat, and oil.

History:

The Agency began planning the RTP campus in the 1990’s, but it wasn’t until 2001 that the “green” building was completed and occupied. Once completed, it became home to one of the worlds largest groups of scientists, engineers, policy makers, and administrative staff with the main goal of solving environmental issues. The campus was designed with the best laboratories and offices in support of the Agency’s mission. In fact, the RTP campus was designed with several environmental-friendly features:

“Green” buildings reduce adverse impacts on the environment and health throughout their entire life cycle from the acquisition of materials, transportation, construction, use and eventual disuse. “Green” buildings in RTP include:

Energy conservation is based on the amount of energy used on campus. For example, this campus uses 40% less energy for a projected savings of more than one million dollars per year conserving non-renewable fossil fuels and reducing air emissions.

Indoor air quality (IAQ) is based on the air you breathe. Asthma and mold fall under IAQ.

Waste recycling occurs when materials such as bottles, cans, and newspapers are turned into valuable resources. There are a number of benefits to recycling.

Sustainability refers to meeting our needs today without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Topics included in sustainable design:

General Information:

Contact us by completing the Contact form or use the How to Search feature of the employee directory.

Over the years, this facility has received numerous honors related to the efforts of creating facilities and programs that support human health and the planet.

Tours:

The RTP campus is proud to be one of the largest models of "Green” building in the world. We are happy to host school, civic, industry and other groups to promote the ideas adapted during the construction of the RTP facility. Groups can request “green” building tours that will educate them on the various research efforts performed at our location. Please explore the virtual tour where you will find more information about different tours.

Visitors Information:

The campus map (PDF, 1 pp., 108 KB, about PDF) includes a legend that guides you to Alexander Drive (main entrance), Hopson Road (secondary entrance), as well as visitor parking.

Area Restaurants (PDF, 1 pp., 3.10 MB, about PDF):

Area Information:

What to Expect When Visiting Our Campus:

All visitors must show a photo I.D. and complete the visitor's log. The security guard will issue a visitor's badge which must be worn in plain sight at all times. The guard will phone the employee and inform them of a visitor in the lobby.

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