Office of Air and Radiation

Mission

The mission of the EPA Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) is to lead the United States and the world in protecting human health and the environment.

Vision

OAR will be the leader in the U.S. and the world in protecting human health and the environment by preventing air pollution and exposure to radiation through effective management of public and private resources.

Values

Respect People

We will accomplish our goals by enabling our diverse staff to reach their greatest potential as professionals. We can maximize OAR's success by ensuring on-going professional development and empowerment of staff to meet the established goals in new ways.

Support and Encourage New Ways of Doing Business

We will support and encourage innovative approaches and solutions and promote the development of new technologies.

Provide Credible Information

We must strive to develop our capability to serve as a credible source of information supporting our decisions and implementation strategies.

Achieve Quality Results

We are dedicated to achieving our vision by challenging ourselves to constantly improve our outcomes and meet established and measurable program and management goals.

Capitalize on Partnerships

We will realize our vision by developing and maintaining constructive partnerships both within government and with external constituencies. Developing partnerships with diverse organizations with shared goals and facilitate implementation of both voluntary and regulatory programs.