U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

CIVIL RIGHTS DIRECTORY

FEDERAL AGENCIES 

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Office of Civil Rights (OCR)
401 M Street, SW, Room W206A
Washington, DC 20460

Rafael DeLeon, Acting Director
Tel: (202) 260-9636
Fax: (202) 260-4580
TDD: (202) 260-4565
Toll Free: 1 (800) 424-9346
Internet: http://www.epa.gov

OCR is primarily responsible for EPA's enforcement of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It also coordinates the Office of the Administrator's environmental justice activities with other EPA headquarters and regional offices through participation in a variety of work groups. OCR staff serve as members of the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council's coordinating committee. In addition to enforcing civil rights statutes pertaining to EPA's federally assisted and federally conducted programs, OCR is responsible for EPA's internal civil rights activities, such as equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and special emphasis programs.

Geographic area(s) served: United States and territories
Type(s) of publications: None
Regional office(s): None