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Programs and Projects of the Office of General Counsel (OGC)

Welcome to EPA’s Office of General Counsel

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) is the chief legal advisor and counselor to EPA, the federal agency with primary responsibility for implementing the nation’s environmental laws. OGC employees provide legal and other counsel to EPA policy-makers, thus providing critical input to rules, regulations, and guidance documents that are promulgated and issued to implement the Agency’s statutory obligations. Learn more about what OGC does and how it is organized.
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To receive notice of new lawsuits filed against EPA, sign up using OGC’s automated system. The system allows you to choose the statutes or subject areas of particular interest, manage preferences, and unsubscribe at any time.
EPA Legal Tools to Advance Environmental Justice

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Related Information

About OGC and EPA's Offices of Regional Counsel
OGC Core Values
Employment opportunities:
Laws and regulations

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Get legal advice on the use of ADR and confidentiality, and support for facilitation to resolve environmental conflicts.

Environmental Justice

EPA Legal Tools to Advance Environmental Justice

Litigation

Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)

Questions and answers about the process of filing an FTCA claim

External Civil Rights Compliance