National Security
Within EPA, the Office of National Security (ONS) serves as the lead for national security missions by informing national security decisions and policy-making efforts, countering threats to Agency equities and interests, expanding Agency resources through effective partnerships, and providing a national capability to coordinate and integrate national security resources.
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Roles and Responsibilities
EPA’s national security mission focuses around EPA’s primary mission-essential functions and responsibilities related to emergency response and water security.
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National Security Priorities
Maintaining preparedness and filling critical knowledge gaps are among EPA's National Security priorities.
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Disaster Recovery
EPA is responsible for recovery and response assistance in many different kinds of disaster situations.