Central Regional Laboratory
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Central Regional Laboratory (CRL) is a key facility under the Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 5, located in Chicago, Illinois, dedicated to delivering scientific and analytical services to monitor and protect the environment across six Midwestern states.
Mission
The Central Regional Laboratory focuses on conducting high-quality environmental testing and research to support EPA Region 5’s efforts in enforcing regulations, assessing pollution, and protecting public health and natural resources. It provides critical data for air, water, and soil quality assessments, aiding in emergency responses and long-term environmental management across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.[1]
Parent organization
The Central Regional Laboratory operates under the Environmental Protection Agency, specifically within Region 5, which oversees environmental programs in the Central U.S., reporting to the broader EPA structure.[2]
Legislation
The Central Regional Laboratory was not established by specific legislation but functions under the EPA’s authority granted by foundational laws like the Clean Air Act of 1970 and subsequent environmental statutes.[3]
Partners
- State environmental agencies in Region 5 for compliance monitoring
- Federal emergency response teams for environmental incidents[4]
- Academic institutions for research collaboration
Number of employees
The exact number of employees at the Central Regional Laboratory is not publicly detailed, as staffing figures are aggregated within EPA Region 5’s broader workforce.[5]
Organization structure
The Central Regional Laboratory is organized to support EPA’s environmental science and enforcement goals:
Leader
The Central Regional Laboratory is headed by a Director.[6]
Divisions
The divisions include:
- Analytical Chemistry Division for testing pollutants.[7]
- Environmental Research Division for scientific studies.
- Quality Assurance Division for data integrity.
List of programs
- Air Quality Monitoring[8]
- Water Quality Analysis
- Hazardous Waste Testing
Last total enacted budget
The specific budget for the Central Regional Laboratory is not publicly isolated, as it falls under EPA Region 5’s funding, part of the EPA’s $10.1 billion FY 2024 budget.[9]
Staff
The Central Regional Laboratory employs scientists, chemists, and technicians, though exact numbers are not specified separately from EPA Region 5’s staff of approximately 900 across various functions.[10]
Funding
The CRL’s funding comes from EPA’s annual Congressional appropriations, with Region 5’s budget supporting lab operations since its establishment, supplemented by project-specific grants.[11]
Services provided
The Central Regional Laboratory provides environmental testing, analytical support for regulatory enforcement, research on pollution impacts, and compliance monitoring, ensuring accurate data for EPA’s efforts to protect air, water, and land in the Central U.S.[12]
Regulations overseen
The Central Regional Laboratory supports enforcement of federal regulations like the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. §7401), Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §1251), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. §6901), providing data for compliance and litigation.[13]
Headquarters address
536 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60605
History
The Central Regional Laboratory was developed as part of EPA’s regional infrastructure post-1970, following the agency’s creation under Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1970, to support environmental monitoring in Region 5, with its Chicago facility evolving to meet growing analytical demands.[14]
External links
References
- ↑ "EPA Region 5 Central Regional Laboratory". Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-5-central-regional-laboratory.
- ↑ "EPA Region 5". Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-5.
- ↑ "History of EPA". Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/history-epa.
- ↑ "EPA Region 5 Central Regional Laboratory". Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-5-central-regional-laboratory.
- ↑ "EPA Region 5". Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-5.
- ↑ "EPA Region 5 Central Regional Laboratory". Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-5-central-regional-laboratory.
- ↑ "EPA Region 5 Central Regional Laboratory". Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-5-central-regional-laboratory.
- ↑ "EPA Region 5 Central Regional Laboratory". Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-5-central-regional-laboratory.
- ↑ "FY 2024 Budget". Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/planandbudget/fy-2024-budget.
- ↑ "EPA Region 5". Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-5.
- ↑ "FY 2024 Budget". Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/planandbudget/fy-2024-budget.
- ↑ "EPA Region 5 Central Regional Laboratory". Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-5-central-regional-laboratory.
- ↑ "EPA Regulations". Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/regulations.
- ↑ "EPA Region 5 Central Regional Laboratory". Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-5-central-regional-laboratory.