Office of the Director (OD)

The Office of the Director:

• Provides overall leadership for the Agency.
• Maintains the scientific integrity and objectivity of the Agency's research.
• Directs and coordinates the Agency's research investments, research training programs, and dissemination activities.
• Ensures that Agency programs support Administration goals and objectives.
• Represents the Agency within the Department, at the highest levels of Government, and to the public.
• Coordinates the legislative activities of the Agency, the review and clearance of Department and other Federal policies and regulations, and reports to Congress.
• Controls the flow of correspondence and official documents entering and leaving the Agency.
• Manages the National Advisory Council.