The National Radiation Field Operations Division (NRFOD) is an essential component of EPA’sRadiological Emergency Response Team (RERT) and is key to EPA's response to radiological emergencies and accidents nationwide. NRFOD:

• Coordinates RERT field capabilities for preparedness planning, working with theOffice of Emergency Management, Regional Emergency Response Programs, and the Agency’s Special Teams.
• Assesses sites contaminated with radioactive material.
• Manages all of the field resources of theOffice of Radiation and Indoor Air, such as on-site monitoring and communications equipment.
• Provides training on field radiological emergency response operations to EPA staff, states, tribes, local organizations and other federal agencies.
• Assists tribes in developing and maintaining environmental expertise through the Tribal Air Monitoring Support (TAMS).

Organization

Karen Beckley, Director

• Phone: (702) 784-8200
• Email: beckley.karen@epa.gov

Andrea Stafford, Deputy Director

• Phone: (702) 784-8203
• Email:stafford.andrea@epa.gov

Radiation Emergency Preparedness and Response Branch (REPRB)

Director: Joseph Bundens

• Phone: (702) 784-8279
• Email:bundens.joseph@epa.gov

Planning, Training and Tribal Support Branch(PTTSB)

Director: Jeen Clemitson

• Phone: (702) 784-8243
• Email:clemitson.jeen@epa.gov

Tribal Air Monitoring Support (TAMS)

Co-Director (Acting): Pat Childers

• Phone:(202) 495-9316
• Email: childers.pat@epa.gov