1. Introduction to National Program Directors Randy Wentsel Office of Research and Development January 24, 2006 Randy Wentsel Office of Research and Development January 24, 2006

2. Why National Program Directors Lead planning and development of research programs Cross laboratory view for shifts in program Primary interface with program office and regions Scientific Leader - responsible for scientific direction for specific areas of the research program

3. Planning and Development of Research Programs  Lead Research Coordination Team (RCT) or similar group  Lead annual research planning  Lead drafting of MYPs  Lead BOSC review  Lead PART review

4. How ORD Evolves its Research Program NPDs Decide What Research Area-Specific Work We Do and When We Do It Planning the Program Decision Inputs Programs and Regions (RCTs) EPA Strategic Plan Administration’s priorities Congressional mandates BOSC Reviews SAB, NAS, other external advice Stakeholders NPDs, SC, MC, EC ORD Executive Council Corporate Decisions on What We Do... and... How We Do It Evaluation Program and Regional Office Feedback BOSC Program Evaluations NAS, NAPA, and other advisory bodies PART Reviews Implementing the Program L/C Directors Decide How ORD Produces its Research Products NPDs Responsible for Communicating Products to Clients L/C Directors Responsible for Developing ORD’s Research Products

5. Cross Laboratory View for Shifts in Program Each NPD is responsible for providing high-level scientific leadership and overall coordination within ORD of their respective research program areas Responsible directly to DAA for Science

6. Primary Interface with Program Office and Regions  Conduct Annual Progress Review  Conduct DAA Meetings  Meet with Division managers and attend workshops  Goal leads for ORD in EPA Strategic Plan