EPA Resources for Exporters Glenn Harrington Office of International and Tribal Affairs
EPA’s Mission and What We Do Protect human health and the environment To Accomplish This Mission We: Develop and enforce regulations Give grants Study environmental issues Sponsor partnerships Teach people about the environment Publish information
Office of International and Tribal Affairs International Priorities Building strong environmental institutions and legal structures Improving air quality Expanding access to clean water Reducing exposure to toxic chemicals Cleaning up e-waste
EPA and Export Promotion Improve U.S. economic competitiveness Improve international environmental conditions Protect U.S. from transboundary pollutants
EPA and Export Promotion Information Dissemination Trade Policy Capacity Building
Trade Policy EPA works with domestic and international partners to address policy challenges, reduce environmental impacts while maximizing the benefits of trade for U.S. Industry Negotiations Environmental Reviews
Capacity Building EPA carries out bilateral cooperative programs with various countries around the world Strong environmental regimes and effective enforcement are one of the main drivers of demand for environmental technologies
Information Dissemination EPA works with its federal partners to provide information that supports environmental technology exports
U.S. Environmental Solutions Toolkit www.export.gov/envirotech_toolkit Provides regulatory background, analysis, technical solutions, and a list of vetted U.S. companies which provide expertise to address 12 common environmental issues Site currently under construction – new and improved version available in the coming months
U.S. Environmental Solutions Toolkit 1
U.S. Environmental Solutions Toolkit 2
U.S. Environmental Solutions Toolkit 3
U.S. Environmental Solutions Toolkit 4
Office of International and Tribal Affairs Contact Info Glenn Harrington Office of International and Tribal Affairs Harrington.Glenn@EPA.gov 202-564-8353