Catalog of Environmental Programs 2012
| Federal agencies that contribute to EPA's environmental goals, and how they make a difference. |
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Programs by EPA Strategic Goal 1. Climate Change and Improving Air Quality 2. Protecting America's Waters 3. Cleaning Up and Sustainable Development 4. Safety of Chemicals and Preventing Pollution |
Programs by Agency AID, ARC, CNCS, CPSC, CSB, DHS, DOC, DOD, DOE, DOI, DOJ, DOL, DOS, DOT, ED, FHFA, GSA, HHS, HUD, NASA, NRC, NSF, OSTP, SBA, TVA, USDA, USPS, USTR, VA |
Department of Health and Human Services |
EPA Goal 3: Cleaning Up Communities and Advancing Sustainable Development |
Office of Preparedness and Emergency Operations
Purpose
The Office of Preparedness and Emergency Operations (OPEO) is responsible for developing operational
plans, analytical products, and training exercises to ensure the preparedness of the the Department,
the Federal Government and the public to respond to and recover from domestic and international
public health and medical threats and emergencies. OPEO is also responsible for ensuring
that the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response has the systems,
logistical support, and procedures necessary to coordinate the Department’s operational
response to acts of terrorism and other public health and medical threats
and emergencies.
Source(s) of Information
1. PHE: Office of Preparedness and Emergency Operations
Related EPA Program(s)
Radiation: Response Preparedness:
This program includes Federal preparedness activities including radiation emergency response team and equipment,
training and outreach, and radiological emergency response guidance. Also include radiation lab related
infrastructure expenses.
Authorizing Legislation
• Atomic Energy Act of 1954
• Clean Air Act
• Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
• National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan
• Executive Order 12241
• Executive Order 12656
• Homeland Security Act of 2002
• Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act
• Public Health Service Act
• Safe Drinking Water Act
• Title XIV of the Natural Disaster Assistance Act
Other Programs under Goal 3
Other Programs from HHS
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