Office of Clean Air and Climate

The Office of Clean Air and Climate leads the Department's efforts to protect air quality and address climate change through research, regulation, and technical assistance.

Mission

To ensure clean, healthy air for all Americans by setting and enforcing air quality standards, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and supporting state and local air quality management programs.

Key Activities

• National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) development
• Greenhouse gas emission monitoring and reporting
• Clean Air Act compliance and enforcement
• Air quality forecasting and public health advisories