Federal Safety and Health Agencies

Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry
Agency providing data on toxic substance exposures and diseases
Website: www.atsdr.cdc.gov

Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Informational site promoting the prevention of diseases
Website: www.cdc.gov

Citizen Corps
Coordinates activities for community based emergency response
Website: https://www.ready.gov/citizen-corps

Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)
Site offering disaster preparedness information
Website: https://www.ready.gov/community-emergency-response-team

Corporation for National & Community Service
Organization performing special community projects
Website: https://www.nationalservice.gov

Department of Agriculture
Regulatory body for agriculture and meat
Website: www.usda.gov

Department of Energy (DOE)
Agency dedicated to advance national, economic and energy security of the U.S.A.
Website: www.energy.gov

Department of Health and Human Service (HHS)
Promotes the health status of individuals in the U.S.A.
Website: www.hhs.gov

Department of Homeland Security
Agency dedicated to the safety and security of the nation
Website: www.dhs.gov

Department of Interior (DOI)
Agency dedicated to the preservation of natural and cultural heritage
Website: www.doi.gov

Department of Labor (DOL – OSHA)
Sets standards (wage, safety, etc.) for American workers
Website: www.dol.gov

Department of Transportation (DOT)
Executive branch overseeing transportation related matters
Website: www.dot.gov

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Agency overseeing the protection of the environment
Website: www.epa.gov

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Agency promoting a safe and efficient aerospace system
Website: www.faa.gov

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Agency regulating interstate and international communications
Website: www.fcc.gov

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Agency providing disaster preparedness and relieve
Website: www.fema.gov

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Organization providing overseeing the nations’ road and highway development
Website: www.fhwa.dot.gov

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Organization committed to reducing crashes, injuries and fatalities from large motor vehicles
Website: www.fmcsa.dot.gov

Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Organization providing overseeing the nations’ railways
Website: www.fra.dot.gov

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Regulatory body on foods, medicine, medical products, etc.
Website: www.fda.gov

Medical Reserve Corps
Organization dedicated to improving health and safety of communities across the County
Website: www.medicalreservecorps.gov/homepage

National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR)
Branch of the F.D.A., conducting research on the toxicity of products regulated by the F.D.A.
Website: http://www.fda.gov/nctr/index.html

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Informational source and investigatory body
Website: www.nhtsa.dot.gov

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NOISH)
Informational site providing standards and regulatory information
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/NIOSH/

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Site relaying information on environmental conditions
Website: www.noaa.gov

National Weather Service
Informational site on weather changes
Website: www.nws.noaa.gov

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Oversees the use of nuclear materials
Website: www.nrc.gov

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Regulatory body for safety and health matters
Website: www.osha.gov

Office of Air and Radiation (OAR)
Agency that develops programs, policies and regulations for controlling air pollution and radiation exposure
Website: www.epa.gov/air

Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances (OPPTS)
Agency regulating pesticides and chemicals to ensure protection of public health and the environment
Website: www.epa.gov/oppts

Officer of Water (OW)
Agency dedicated to the protection of human health and water sources
Website: www.epa.gov/ow

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
Organization overseeing the transportation of hazardous materials by pipeline and other modes of transportation
Website: http://phmsa.dot.gov

Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA)
Organization coordinating the research programs of the D.O.T.
Website: www.rita.dot.gov

Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC)
Government owned corporation whom operates and maintains part of the St. Lawrence Seaway
Website: www.seaway.dot.gov

Surface Transportation Board (STB)
Agency overseeing railroad rates and service disputes and reviewing proposed mergers
Website: www.stb.dot.gov

The Bureau of Land Management
Agency of D.O.I., which administers America’s public lands.
Website: www.blm.gov

United States Bureau of Industry and Security
Agency ensuring export control and treaty compliance systems.
Website: www.bis.doc.gov

United States Fire Administration (USFA)
Entity providing leadership to local fire and emergency services
Website: www.usfa.fema.gov

United States Forest Service
Researches, manages and conserves lands in national forests
Website: www.fs.fed.us

United States Geological Survey (USGS)
Organization focusing on biology, geography, and geospatial information.
Website: www.usgs.gov

United States Postal Service (USPS)
Site dealing with the safe transmittal and delivery of packages
Website: www.usps.gov