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Partners in Science:
Program Support
Program support involves providing information
and expert judgement with regard to scientific issues and the application
of science policies in Agency regulatory and other program activities.
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ORD works with EPA's program and regional offices to provide information
and expert judgement when dealing with scientific issues in Agency
regulatory activities. This inter-office communication is facilitated
by ORD's program support function. The main goal of the program
support function is to constructively advise the programs and regions
on using the best available scientific information during the development
of regulations, policies, and guidance. Teams of ORD scientists
identify potentially significant scientific issues and determine
the appropriate extent of ORD participation. Each team then addresses
the identified issues in its advice to the programs on their use
and description of science. Concurrently, program support staff
facilitate a trusting and cooperative relationship between ORD and
the program and regional offices by promoting effective and reliable
communication on various levels. Through these efforts, the program
support staff help to ensure that ORD provides timely and value-added
input and speaks with one clear voice at the appropriate time in
the regulatory review process.
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May 12, 2004