Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state agency largely responsible for administering Pennsylvania's environmental laws and regulations. Its responsibilities include: reducing air pollution; making sure our drinking water is safe; protecting water quality in our rivers and streams; making sure waste is handled properly; managing the Commonwealth's recycling programs and helping citizens prevent pollution and comply with the Commonwealth's environmental regulations. DEP is committed to general environmental education and encouraging effective public involvement in setting environmental policy.
Organizational Structure: At the top of the organizational structure is the DEP Secretary. The Secretary manages the agency and is a member of the governor's cabinet. Beneath the Secretary is an executive deputy secretary for Policy and Communications; deputy secretaries for Pollution Prevention and Compliance Assistance; Air, Recycling and Radiation Protection; Water Management; Mineral Resources; Field Operations; Management and Technical Services; Information Technology; and a chief counsel.
The deputates are divided into bureaus which are separated by divisions. Mineral Resources Management has six district mining offices. Field Operations has six regional offices and 20 district offices.
Mission Statement
The Department of Environmental Protection’s mission is to protect Pennsylvania’s air, land and water from pollution and to provide for the health and safety of its citizens through a cleaner environment. We will work as partners with individuals, organizations, governments and businesses to prevent pollution and restore our natural resources.
Statement of Values
Public Service - We at DEP serve the public in a fair, efficient, responsive, open and honest manner. We effectively use the resources we are provided to accomplish our mission and operate efficiently. We are professionals and a...