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Contacts in the Office of Pesticide Programs, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division

The Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (BPPD) is responsible for all regulatory activities associated with biologically-based pesticides and emerging technologies. BPPD activities also include work to reduce pesticide risks by promoting integrated pest management and coordinating the Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program.

Please refer all general registration inquiries to our Ombudsman at BPPDQuestions@epa.gov.

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Name E-Mail Phone Area of Responsibility

Division Director's Office
Fax: 703-308-7026

Charles “Billy” Smith smith.charles@epa.gov 703-305-0291 Acting Director
Anne Overstreet overstreet.anne@epa.gov 703-308-8068 Deputy Director
 

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Biochemical Pesticides Branch

Registration and risk management for biochemical pesticides (including pheromones), biochemical plant growth regulators, and biochemical biostimulants. Enforcement case reviews and 25(b) issues related to biochemical pesticides.

Linda Hollis hollis.linda@epa.gov 703-308-8733 Branch Chief
Andrew Bryceland bryceland.andrew@epa.gov 703-305-6928 Team Leader
Gina Burnett burnett.gina@epa.gov 703-605-0513 Senior Regulatory Advisor
 

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Emerging Technologies Branch

Risk management oversight, risk assessment, and policy/rulemaking for products of biotechnology, Wolbachia, genetically engineered mosquitoes, Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIPs), and insect resistance management. Registration Review for PIPs.

Mike Mendelsohn mendelsohn.mike@epa.gov 703-308-8715 Branch Chief
Alan Reynolds reynolds.alan@epa.gov 703-605-0515 Product Manager
Eric Bohnenblust bohnenblust.eric@epa.gov 703-347-0426 Senior Advisor
Elizabeth Milewski milewski.elizabeth@epa.gov 703-347-0400 Senior Advisor - Science Policy
Wiebke Striegel striegel.wiebke@epa.gov 703-347-0556 Senior Scientist
 

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Microbial Pesticides Branch

Registration and risk management for microbial pesticides, microbial plant growth regulators, and biostimulant microbes. Enforcement case reviews for microbial pesticides and registration review for microbial and biochemical pesticides.

Elizabeth Donovan donovan.elizabeth@epa.gov 703-347-0227 Acting Branch Chief
Jeannine Kausch kausch.jeannine@epa.gov 703-347-8920 Product Manager
Seiichi Murasaki murasaki.seiichi@epa.gov 703-347-0163 Senior Regulatory Advisor
Donna Kamarei kamarei.donna@epa.gov 703-347-0443 Re-Evaluation Team Leader 
 

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Risk Assessment Branch

Risk assessments, including human health and ecological, and product characterization for microbial and biochemical pesticides (excluding PIPs). Science policy for microbial and biochemical pesticides.

Shannon Borges borges.shannon@epa.gov 703-305-7175 Branch Chief 
Mark Perry perry.mark@epa.gov 703-308-8024 Risk Assessment Process Leader
Russell Jones jones.russell@epa.gov 703-308-5071 Senior Scientist
John Kough kough.john@epa.gov 703-308-8267 Senior Scientist
Geoff Sinclair sinclair.geoffrey@epa.gov 703-347-0362 Senior Scientist
Helen Hull-Sanders hull-sanders@epa.gov 703-347-0243 Risk Assessment Process Leader
 

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Environmental Stewardship Branch
info.pesp@epa.gov

Reducing pesticide risk through collaborative, non-regulatory efforts including the Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program and Center for Integrated Pest Management. Ombudsman services for the biopesticides.

Frank Ellis ellis.frank@epa.gov 703-308-8107 Branch Chief
Jennifer Lemon lemon.jennifer@epa.gov 703-347-0336 Team Leader
 

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Center for Integrated Pest Management
Call the Center for IPM at 214-665-9731 ipm@epa.gov

Thomas Cook cook.tom@epa.gov 214-665-9731 Team Leader
 

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