Laboratory Services and Applied Science Divisions (LSASDs)

• practices sound science,
• implements the principles of environmental protection, and
• promotes partnerships with states, Tribal nations, and local governments.

Individual Regional labs have specific capabilities and expertise due to unique geographic issues and needs.

Regional Laboratory Network

Laboratory Services and Applied Science Divisions Contacts

Regional LSASD Directors  

*Acting Director

Regional LSASD Deputy Directors

*Acting Deputy Director

Lead Region Coordinator: Stacey Box, (706)-355-8654;

Regional Laboratory Managers 

*Acting Regional Laboratory Manager

 Regional Field Operations 

This list includes the names of those within the LSASD that have the function of collecting field samples and supporting collection efforts. Some LSASD regions may not have this function as part of their organization.  

*Acting Field Manager

Regional Quality Assurance Managers  

EPA Quality Assurance Managers are tasked with reporting on quality issues to their senior management, providing independent oversight, and assuring the implementation of the organization's quality program. This individual must function independently of direct environmental data generation, model development, or technology development responsibility. The Order also defines the responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Manager and other quality management personnel to include: 

• Facilitating the development of and maintaining the organization's Quality Management Plan
• Representing the organization on matters pertaining to quality management
• Providing expert assistance to project personnel on quality assurance and quality control issues
• Developing and implementing a Quality Assurance Training Program
• Reviewing and/or approving quality management documentation 
• providing quality management support to project personnel
• Overseeing and assessing the Organizations quality program 

Regional Quality Assurance managers are housed within various locations within the regions and a complete list of contacts is available: RQAM Contacts 

Regional Laboratory Addresses