Improving Access to the Appropriate Media Contact at NW Federal Agencies FEMA Published by FEMA Region 10 July 2007 Federal Agency Media Contacts PACIFIC NORTHWEST Including State & Tribal Contacts Version July 2007 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 10 SERVING: Alaska, Idaho, Oregon & Washington MISSION: On March 1, 2003, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). FEMA coordinates the federal government’s role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror. FEMA also initiates proactive mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program. CONTACT: Mike Howard, External Affairs Director or Michael Kundu, External Affairs Specialist PHONE: (425) 487-4610 or (425) 487-4609 FAX: (425) 487-4690 EMAIL: mike.howard@dhs.gov or michael.kundu@dhs.gov INTERNET: www.fema.gov ADDRESS: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region 10 130 228th Street SW Bothell, WA 98021 FEMA Region 10 Alaska Area Office CONTACT: Robert P. Forgit, Alaska Area Office Manager PHONE: (907) 271-4300 FAX: (907) 271-4315 EMAIL: robert.forgit@dhs.gov INTERNET: www.fema.gov ADDRESS: FEMA AK Office 222 W 8th Ave, Suite # A13 Anchorage, AK 99513 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) SERVING: Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Montana & Wyoming MISSION: The Transportation Security Administration protects the Nation’s transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. CONTACT: Jennifer Marty-Peppin PHONE: (206) 200-2166 FAX: (206) 339-5292 EMAIL: Jennifer.marty@dhs.gov INTERNET: www.tsa.gov ADDRESS: Transportation Safety Administration 18800 8th Avenue South Seattle, WA 98148 U.S. Department of Homeland Security Version July 2007 Coast Guard District 13 (USCG 13) SERVING: Washington, Oregon, Idaho & Montana MISSION: The USCG’s mission is keeping the American public informed about the Coast Guard’s ongoing operations and programs, thereby fostering understanding and support for all our missions; making our world a better place to serve and live by taking an active role in community activities and challenges; helping Coast Guard leadership attract, motivate and retain highly professional people to continue our tradition of dedicated quality service to the country; helping save lives by educating and informing the American public, thus reducing accidents and casualties; and educating elected and public officials of the Coast Guard’s role in their community and nation for continued healthy fiscal support for our service. CONTACT: Coast Guard District 13 External Affairs PHONE: (206) 220-7237 public affairs; (206) 220-7001 D.C.C. FAX: (206) 220-7245 EMAIL: d13ipa@uscg.mil INTERNET: www.uscg.mil/D13/ ADDRESS: Coast Guard Public Affairs 915 Second Avenue, Suite 3584 Seattle, WA 98174 Secret Service SERVING: Western Washington State MISSION: The Secret Service protects the president and vice president, their families, heads of state, and other designated individuals; investigates threats against these protectees; protects the White House, vice president’s residence, foreign missions, and other buildings within Washington, D.C.; and plans and implements security designs for designated National Special Security Events.The Secret Service also investigates violations of laws relating to counterfeiting of obligations and securities of the US; financial crimes that include, but are not limited to, access device fraud, financial institution fraud, identity theft, computer fraud; and computer-based attacks on our nation’s financial, banking, and telecommunications infrastructure. CONTACT: Special Agent Annette Knipfing PHONE: (206) 220-6800 FAX: (206) 220-6479 EMAIL: annette.knipfing@usss.dhs.gov INTERNET: www.secretservice.gov ADDRESS: U.S. Secret Service Jackson Federal Building 915 Second Avenue, Room 806 Seattle, WA 98714 Customs & Border Protection (CBP) SERVING: Ports of Entry in Washington, Montana, North Dakota, & land-border ports in Minnesota & Idaho MISSION: We are the guardians of our Nation’s borders. We are America’s frontline. We safeguard the American homeland at and beyond our borders. We protect the American public against terrorists and the instruments of terror. We steadfastly enforce the laws of the United States while fostering our Nation’s economic security through lawful international trade and travel. We serve the American public with vigilance, integrity and professionalism. CONTACT: Mike Milne (Seattle) or Robert Kohlman (Blaine) PHONE: Office: (206) 553-6944 Ext. 614; Cell: (206) 818-7674 (Milne) or (360) 332-4205 ext. 200 office; (360) 41 0-8830 cell (Kohlman) FAX: (206) 553-4056 (Seattle) EMAIL: mike.milne@dhs.gov or robert.kohlman@dhs.gov INTERNET: www.cbp.gov ADDRESS: United States Customs & Border Protection 1000 Second Ave., Suite 2200 Seattle, WA 98104-1049 or 1590 H Street Blaine, WA 98230 Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) SERVING: Oregon, Washington & Idaho MISSION: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the largest investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), enforces the nation’s immigration and customs laws and protects federal facilities. Regionally this is carried out by: Office of Investigations – investigates domestics and international activities arising from the movement of people and goods that violate immigration and customs laws. Office of Detention and Removal Operations – ensures the departure of all removable aliens by enforcing the nation’s immigration laws. Office of Principal Legal Advisor – prosecutes immigration and customs law violators in administrative and federal courts. Federal Protective Service - responsible for policing, securing, and ensuring a safe environment for federal agencies and employees by reducing threats posed against federal government facilities nationwide. CONTACT: Lorie Dankers PHONE: (206) 553-0353 FAX: (206) 553-0493 EMAIL: Lorie.dankers@dhs.gov INTERNET: www.ice.gov ADDRESS: United States Immigration & Customs Enforcement 1000 Second Avenue, Suite 2300 Seattle, WA 98104 Version July 2007 Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) SERVING: Alaska, Idaho, Oregon & Washington MISSION: The mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is to enforce the controlled substances laws an d regulations of the United States and bring to the criminal and civil justice system of the United States, or any other competent jurisdiction, those organizations and principal members of organizations, involved in the growing, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the United States; and to recommend and support non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing the availability of illicit controlled substances on the domestic and international markets. CONTACT: Public Affairs PHONE: (206) 553-5443 (main line) INTERNET: www.dea.gov ADDRESS: Drug Enforcement Agency 400 2nd Avenue West Seattle, WA 98119 Bureau of Prisons SERVING: Alaska, Washington, Oregon, & Idaho MISSION: The Bureau protects public safety by ensuring that Federal offenders serve their sentences of imprisonment in f acilities that are safe, humane, cost-efficient, and appropriately secure. The Bureau helps reduce the potential for future criminal act ivity by encouraging inmates to participate in a range of programs that have been proven to reduce recidivism. The Bureau’s approximately 35,000 employees ensure the security of Federal prisons, pro vide inmates with needed programs and services, and model mainst ream values. CONTACT: Sandra Hijar, Exec. Asst. PIO. PHONE: (925) 803-4700 FAX: (925) 803-4844 EMAIL: shijar@bop.gov INTERNET: www.bop.gov ADDRESS: U.S. Bureau of Prisons Federal Bureau of Prisons Western Regional Office 7950 Dublin Blvd., 3rd Floor Dublin, CA 94568 U.S. Department of Justice Persion July 2007 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATATF) SERVING: Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska, Hawaii & Guam MISSION: The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is a principal law enforcement agency within the United States Department of Justice dedicated to preventing terrorism, reducing violent crime, and protecting our Nation. The men and women of ATF perform the dual responsibilities of enforcing federal criminal laws and regulating the firearms and explosives industries. We are committed to working directly, and through partnerships, to investigate and reduce crime involving firearms, explosives, acts of arson, and illegal trafficking of alcohol and tobacco products. CONTACT: Julianne Marshall, Special Agent/PIO. PHONE: (206) 389-5800 main; (206) 389-5876 direct; (206) 510-5128 cell FAX: (206) 389-5829 EMAIL: julianne.marshall@atf.gov INTERNET: www.atf.gov ADDRESS: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives 915 Second Ave, Suite 790 Seattle, WA 98174 U.S. Attorney Western District of Washington SERVING: Western District of Washington State (Cascade crest to the Pacific, Canadian Border to Oregon Border) MISSION: The United States Attorney’s Office represents the federal government in criminal and civil litigation. Attorneys in the office defend the government in civil litigation surrounding medical care at military facilities, immigration matters and environmental litigation among others. The office pursues affirmative civil cases on behalf of the government. The criminal division prosecutes all federal crimes including crimes on military bases and Indian reservations. CONTACT: Emily Langlie, Public Affairs Officer PHONE: (206) 553-4110; cell (206) 276-5288 FAX: (206) 553-2054 EMAIL: Emily.Langlie@usdoj.gov INTERNET: www.usdoj.gov/usao/waw/ ADDRESS: United States Attorney Western District of Washington 700 Stewart Street, (Suite 5220) Seattle, WA 98101 Federal Public Defender SERVING: Western District of Washington MISSION: The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Washington was established in the spring of 1975 for t he purpose of ensuring the Sixth Amendment right to effective assistance of counsel and equal access to justice in federal court. The office provides wide ranging representation for financially qualified individuals whenever a liberty interest is threatened. The office also provides support and training for lawyers who accept appointments to represent people pursuant to the Criminal Justice Act (CJA). The Federal Public Defender office is a branch of the United States Courts and operates under authority of the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. §3006A. CONTACT: Thomas W. Hillier, II, Federal Public Defender PHONE: (206) 553-1100, ext. 204 FAX: (206) 553-0120 EMAIL: Tom Hillier/WAWF/09/FDO or Thomas_Hillier@fd.org INTERNET: www.wawfpd.org ADDRESS: Federal Public Defender 1601 5th Ave., Suite 700 Seattle, WA 98101 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) SERVING: Washington MISSION: The mission of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is to protect and defend the United States against terrorist and foreign intelligence threats, to uphold and enforce the criminal laws of the United States, and to provide leadership and criminal just ice services to federal, state, municipal, and international law enforcement agencies and partners. CONTACT: Roberta Burroughs, Special Agent/Media Representative PHONE: (206) 622-0460 main; (206) 262-2509 direct; (206) 391-4721 cell FAX: (206) 262-2587 EMAIL: robertaburroughs2@ic.fbi.gov INTERNET: www.fbi.gov ADDRESS: Federal Bureau of Investigation 1110 Third Avenue Seattle, WA 98101 Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) SERVING: Western Region MISSION: USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is a multi- faceted Agency with a broad mission area that includes protecting and promoting U.S. agricultural health, regulating genetically engineered organisms, administering the Animal Welfare Act and carrying out wildlife damage management activities. These efforts support the overall mission of USDA, which is to protect and promote food, agriculture, natural resources and related issues. CONTACT: Teresa Howes (Ft. Collins, CO) or Larry Hawkins (Sacramento, CA) PHONE: (970) 494-7410 or (916) 930-5509 FAX: (970) 494-7411 or (916) 930-5521 EMAIL: teresa.k.howes@aphis.usda.gov or lawrence.e.hawkins@aphis.usda.gov INTERNET: www.aphis.usda.gov ADDRESS: USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 1400 Independence Ave. SW Washington, D.C. 20250 Federal Milk Market Administrator SERVING: Pacific Northwest & Arizona MISSION: The USDA’s Federal Milk Market Administrator regulates the handling of milk under the Federal Milk Orders 124 and 131, and calculates the minimum price at which dairy farmers will be paid for milk delivered to the market. Auditors verify milk handler records and dairy scientists test and verify the components of milk. Statistical data is compiled and regularly issued. CONTACT: James R. Daugherty PHONE: (425) 487-6009 FAX: (425) 487-2775 EMAIL: Fmmaseattle@fmmaseattle.com INTERNET: www.fmmaseattle.com ADDRESS: Federal Milk Market Administrator 1930 – 220th Street S.E., Suite 102 Bothell, WA 98021-8471 U.S. Department of Agriculture Pacific NW Federal Agency Media Contacts Published by FEMA Region 10 Version July 2007 Food & Nutrition Service SERVING: Arizona, Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Guam Trust Territories, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, America Samoa MISSION: The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) administers the food and nutrition assistance programs in the U.S. Department of Agriculture. FNS provides children and needy families with better access to food and a more healthful diet through its programs and nutrition education efforts. CONTACT: Cordelia Fox, Regional Director of Public Affairs or Julie Yee, Regional Public Affairs Specialist PHONE: (415) 705-1311/1350 FAX: (415) 705-1364 EMAIL: Cordelia.fox@fns.usda.gov INTERNET: www.fns.usda.gov/fns/ ADDRESS: USDA Food and Nutrition Service Western Region 90 Seventh Street, Suite 10-100 San Francisco, CA 94103 Natural Resources Conservation Service SERVING: Washington MISSION: With the mission of “Helping People Help the Land,” the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides products and services that enable people to be good stewards of the Nation’s soil, water, and related natural resources on non-Federal lands. With our help, people are better able to conserve, maintain, or improve their natural resources. As a result of our technical and financial assistance, land managers and communities take a comprehensive approach to the use and protection of natural resources in rural, suburban, urban, and developing areas. CONTACT: Ron Nichols, Public Affairs Officer PHONE: (509) 323-2912 FAX: (509) 323-2909 EMAIL: Ron.nichols@wa.usda.gov INTERNET: www.wa.nrcs.usda.gov ADDRESS: USDA-NRCS 316 W. Boone Ave., Suite 450 Spokane, WA 99201 Army Corps of Engineers Northwestern Division SERVING: Northwestern states from the Pacific Ocean to the Mississippi River MISSION: The Northwestern Division of the US Army Corps of Engineers offers a wide range of services to its military and civilian customers. The Division has two regional offices located in Portland, Oregon, and Omaha, Nebraska, which provide direction and guidance for five subordinate districts. They also perform regional interface involving the upward coordination of technical policy and budgetary issues which cross district boundaries, as well as interface with many other Federal and state agencies, congressional leaders, interest groups and international commissions. It is in the regional offices where oversight actions for the management, coordination and analysis of various Division-wide programs are performed. The quality assurance role of the regional offices ensures that processes, procedures, and activities performed by the districts result in top quality products and services to Corps customers. CONTACT: Northwestern Division, Portland Ken Holder (503) 808-3710; Seattle Patricia Graesser (206) 764-3750; Portland District Matt Rabe (503) 808-4510; W alla Walla Joe Saxon (509) 527-7015; Kansas City District, Thomas O’Hara (816) 389-3489; Omaha District, Paul Johnston (402) 221-3918 FAX: (503) 808-3710 EMAIL: kenneth.l.holder@usace.army.mil INTERNET: www.nwd.usace.army.mil ADDRESS: USACOE NW Division 1125 NW Couch St. Portland, OR 97209 Army 833d Transportation Battalion SERVING: Washington & Oregon MISSION: Conduct responsive deployment and sustainment surface transportation operations for DoD through terminals and facilities in the Pacific Northwest in peace and crisis. Be prepared to deploy personnel throughout CONUS. CONTACT: Heidi Secrest PHONE: (206) 764-6515 FAX: (206) 763-9782 EMAIL: secresth@sddc.army.mil INTERNET: www.sddc.army.mil ADDRESS: U.S. Army 833d Transportation Battalion 4735 E. Marginal Way South Seattle, WA 98134 Army Corps of Engineers Alaska Region SERVING: Alaska MISSION: The Alaska District provides a full spectrum of quality engineering, technical, and construction support services in support of peacetime and contingency operations in Alaska, as well as throughout the Pacific Region and the world. Major programs are: Military construction; accounts for the largest portion of workload; Civil works; operates and maintains 52 river and navigation projects; Environmental; cleans up and restores formerly-used defense sites (FUDS) with 132 of 312 projects; completed to date; Regulatory; serves the public interest by balancing protection and reasonable use of aquatic resources. CONTACT: Pat Richardson or Tom Findtner, chief of public affairs PHONE: (907) 753-2520 or (907) 753-2522 FAX: (907) 753-5598 EMAIL: Public.Affairs3@usace.army.mil INTERNET: www.poa.usace.army.mil ADDRESS: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District 2204 3rd Street Elmendorf Air Force Base, AK 99506-1518 Fairchild Air Force Base, 92nd Air Refueling Wing SERVING: The Inland Northwest MISSION: To provide global reach airpower and deploy expeditionary combat support forces in support of worldwide contingency requirements. CONTACT: Lt. Tristan Hinderliter, Deputy Chief, Public Affairs PHONE: (509) 247-9491 FAX: (509) 247-2120 EMAIL: Tristan.hinderliter@fairchild.af.mil INTERNET: www. public.fairchild.amc.af.mil/ ADDRESS: Fairchild Air Force Base 92nd Air Refueling Wing 1 E. Bong St. Fairchild AFB, WA 99011-9588 Army I-Corps SERVING: South Puget Sound-Seattle to Olympia MISSION: I-Corps Mission: On order, deploy to the Pacific Area of Responsibility to conduct operations across the military spectrum of conflict as a Joint Task Force, Army Component Command and Army Corps. Maintain trained and ready forces for Combatant Commanders worldwide. Installation Mission: Operate a state-of-the- art power generation and sustainment platform for warfighters by providing them with superior training support and infrastructure. Support the transformation of I-Corps and Fort Lewis. Transform the well being of our soldiers, civilians, retirees, and their families. Remain a committed Pacific Northwest neighbor. CONTACT: Joe Hitt PHONE: (253) 967-0152/0147 FAX: (253) 967-0612rsion July 2007 EMAIL: joseph.hitt@us.army.mil or catherine.caruso@us.army.mil INTERNET: www.lewis.army.mil ADDRESS: US Army I-Corps Public Affairs Box 339500, Mailstop 14 Fort Lewis, WA 98433-9500 McChord Air Force Base 62nd Airlift Wing SERVING: McChord Air Force Base, Washington MISSION: McChord Air Force Base, Wash., is part of Air Mobility Command and provides the Department of Defense a fast, flexible and responsive airlift capability. The 62nd Airlift Wing and its Reserveassociate wing, the 446th Airlift Wing, both fly the C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft, providing a large part of Air Mobility Command’s Global Reach airlift capability, delivering global airlift, focused logistics, and agile combat support. The wing’s tasking requirements range from supplying humanitarian airlift relief to victims of disasters, to airdropping troops into the heart of contingency operations in hostile areas. CONTACT: Tech. Sgt. Carrie Bernard PHONE: (253) 982-5637 FAX: (253) 982-5025 EMAIL: carrie.bernard@mcchord.af.mil INTERNET: www.public.mcchord.amc.af.mil/ ADDRESS: McChord Air Force Base 62nd Airlift Wing 100 Col. Joe Jackson Blvd, Ste. 1077 McChord, WA 98438 Navy Region Northwest (CNRNW) SERVING: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, Wyoming, Montana MISSION: Navy Region Northwest exists first and foremost to support the Fleet, Family, and Warfighter. Our support is essential to provide naval forces ready and able to execute our Nation’s defense requirements. CONTACT: Chris Haley PHONE: (360) 396-4988 FAX: (360) 396-7217 EMAIL: Christopher.e.haley@navy.mil INTERNET: www.cnrnw.navy.mil ADDRESS: Navy Region Northwest 1100 Hunley Rd. Suite 213 Silverdale, WA 98315 Navy Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & IMF (PSNS & IMF) SERVING: Washington, California, Yokosuka, Guam, & Boston, Massachusetts MISSION: One team ensuring freedom by fixing ships and supporting the Warfighter. PSNS & IMF is focused on providing our customers with quality, timely, and cost efficient maintenance, modernization, and technical and logistics support located in Kitsap County. PSNS & IMF has sites in Bremerton, Bangor, Everett, San Diego, Boston, Yokosuka and wherever our workers go to fix ships. CONTACT: Mary Anne Mascianica PHONE: (360) 476-7111 FAX: (360) 476-0937 EMAIL: mary.mascianica@navy.mil INTERNET: www.psns.navy.mil ADDRESS: Commander, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility Congressional & Public Affairs Officer, Code 1160 1400 Farragut Ave Bremerton, WA 98314-5001 Navy Commander, Submarine Group Nine SERVING: Pacific Northwest Region & the U.S. West Coast MISSION: We play a vital role in the defense of the United States by Ensuring assigned personnel and submarines achieve and maintain a level of training, personnel, and material readiness necessary to carry out their assigned missions. We serve the Navy and Submarine Force by encouraging, develop ing, and sharing our innovative ideas and new concepts on how to train, maintain, and employ submarines. We contribute to a stronger future Navy by providing focused personal and professional growth opportunities for our personnel. CONTACT: Lt. Kyle Raines PHONE: (360) 396-5482 FAX: (360) 396-4006 EMAIL: kyle.a.raines@navy.mil INTERNET: www.csg9.navy.mil/index.asp ADDRESS: U.S. Navy Commander, Submarine Group Nine 2150 Thresher Avenue Silverdale, WA 98315 Army Reserve 70th Regional Readiness Command SERVING: Washington, Idaho, & Oregon MISSION: The mission of the 70th RSC is to provide trained and ready Army Reserve soldiers and units capable of rapid mobilization, ready to fight, win and redeploy in response to the National Command Authority CONTACT: Pam Garrison, Public Affairs Specialist PHONE: (800) 347-2734 ext. 3026 FAX: (206) 281-3093 EMAIL: Pam.garrison@usar.army.mil INTERNET: www.us.army.mil ADDRESS: US Army Reserve 70th Regional Readiness Command 4570 Texas Way West Seattle, WA 98199 Marine Corps Recruiting Station Seattle SERVING: Washington & Northern Idaho MISSION: The mission is to enlist and commission highly qualified young men and women for service in the United State s Marine Corps. CONTACT: Sergeant Jon Chau PHONE: (206) 762-1645 FAX: (206) 763-1194 EMAIL: chaupn@marines.usmc.mil INTERNET: www.marines.com ADDRESS: USMC RS Seattle 4735 East Marginal W ay South Seattle, WA 98134 Air Force Reserve 446th Airlift Wing SERVING: Washington (McChord AFB & South Sound region) MISSION: Air Force wing, headquartered at McChord Air Force Base, south of Tacoma, flying the C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft, and providing global support to U.S. military and civilian operations. The wing has 2,300 Air Force Reservists assigned, 93% of whom live and maintain civilian careers in Western Washington. CONTACT: 446th Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve, Lt Col Anna Sullivan PHONE: (253) 982-3330 or (253) 982-2060 FAX: (253) 982-0078 (Attn: PA) EMAIL: anna.sullivan@mcchord.af.mil or sandra.pishner@mcchord.af.mil INTERNET: www.446aw.afrc.af.mil ADDRESS: 446 AW/PA, McChord AFB 1205 12th Street NE, Suite 125 McChord, WA 98438 Fish & Wildlife Service SERVING: Hawaii & the U.S. affiliated Pacific Islands, Idaho, Oregon, & Washington MISSION: The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. Priorities; National Wildlife Refuge System: Conserving our lands and resources; Landscape Conservation: Working with others; Migratory Birds: Conservation and management; Threatened and Endangered Species: Achieving recovery and preventing extinction; Aquatic Species: National Fish Habitat Initiative and trust species; Connecting People with Nature: Ensuring the future of conservation. CONTACT: Assistant Regional Director, External Affairs David Patte; Chief, Public Affairs Joan Jewett ; Public Affairs Specialist Amy Gaskill PHONE: (503) 231 2264; (503)-231-6211; (503) 231-6874 FAX: (503) 231-2122 EMAIL: david_patte@fws.gov; joan_jewitt@fws.gov; amy_gaskill@fws.gov INTERNET: www.fws.gov ADDRESS: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Pacific Region 911 NE 11th Ave., Portland, OR 97232 National Park Service (NPS) SERVING: Idaho, Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Hawaii, Guam, Saipan & American Samoa MISSION: The National Park Service is a preservation based agency under the Department of the Interior, operating national park areas, providing historic preservation guidance an d grants, working with cities and counties on surplus recreational property, and providing technical assistance to communities. National park areas welcome 50 million visitors annually to the coastal w est. Our goal is to provide a quality visitor experience, including excellent education programs, as well as state of the art natural and cultural resource protection that will leave the places unimpaired for future generations. CONTACT: Holly Bundock, Assistant Regional Director, Public Affairs PHONE: (510) 817-1320 FAX: (510) 817-1325 EMAIL: Holly_Bundock@nps.gov INTERNET: www.npa.gov ADDRESS: National Park Service Pacific Region 1111 Jackson Street, Ste 700 Oakland, CA 94607 National Park Service Alaska Region (NPS AK) SERVING: State of Alaska MISSION: To promote and regulate the use of the national parks which purpose is to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wildlife therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations. CONTACT: John Quinley PHONE: (907) 644-3512 FAX: (907) 644-3816 EMAIL: john_quinley@nps.gov INTERNET: www.nps.gov ADDRESS: National Park Service Alaska Region 240 West 5th Ave, Room 114 Anchorage, AK 99501 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) SERVING: Washington & Oregon MISSION: The Bureau of Land Management administers public lands within a framework of numerous laws. The most comprehensive of these is the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA). All Bureau policies, procedures and management actions must be consistent with FLPMA and the other laws that govern use of the public lands. It is the mission of the Bureau of Land Management to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and futu re generations. CONTACT: Michael Campbell, Maya Fuller, Jody Weil; Chief of Communications PHONE: (503) 808-6031, or (503) 808-6437, or (503) 808-6287 FAX: (503) 808-6333 EMAIL: Michael_Campbell@blm.gov, Maya_Fuller@blm.gov, Jody_Weil@blm.gov INTERNET: www.blm.gov/or/index.php ADDRESS: Bureau of Land Management 333 SW 1st Avenue Portland, OR 97204 Bureau of Reclamation SERVING: Washington, Oregon, Idaho; Western Montana & Wyoming MISSION: To manage, develop, and protect water and related resources in an environmentally and economically sound manner in the interest of the American public. CONTACT: Diana Cross, Regional Public Affairs Officer PHONE: (208) 378-5020 FAX: (208) 378-5019 EMAIL: dcross@pn.usbr.gov INTERNET: www.usbr.gov/pn ADDRESS: Bureau of Reclamation 1150 N Curtis Road Boise, ID 83706 Forest Service SERVING: Washington & Oregon MISSION: The mission of the USDA Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. The USDA Forest Service commitment to land steward ship and public service is the framework within which natural resources are managed. Implicit in this statement is the agency’s collaboration with partners and the public. As the lead Federal agency in natural resource conservation, the USDA Forest Service provides leadership in the protection, management, and use of the Nation’s forest, rangeland, and aquatic ecosystems. Our ecosystem approach to management integrates ecological, economic, and social factors to maintain and enhance the quality of the environment to meet current and future needs. Through implementation of land and resource management plans, the agency ensures sustainable ecosystems by restoring and maintaining species diversity and ecological productivity that helps provide recreation, water, timber, minerals, fish, wildlife, wilderness, and aesthetic values for current and future generations of people. CONTACT: Tom Knappenberger PHONE: (503) 808-2241 FAX: (503) 808-2229 EMAIL: tknappenberger@fs.fed.us INTERNET: www.fs.fed.us ADDRESS: United States Forest Service PO Box 3623 Portland, OR 97208-3623 USA Minerals Management Service Pacific Region Office SERVING: Pacific OCS Region: California, Oregon, Washington & Hawaii MISSION: The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Minerals Management Service is responsible for managing the Nation’s offshore energy and mineral resources, including sand and gravel, hydrocarbons and alternative energy sources, and the collection and disbursement of revenues associated with energy and mineral resource production from Federal and Indian lands. CONTACT: John D. Romero PHONE: (805) 389-7533 FAX: (805) 389-7505 EMAIL: john.romero@mms.gov INTERNET: www.mms.gov/omm/pacific ADDRESS: U.S. Minerals Management Service Pacific Region Office 770 Paseo Camarillo Camarillo, CA 93010 Alaska Volcano Observatory SERVING: Alaska MISSION: The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) is a joint program of the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the Geophysical Institute of the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAFGI), and the State of Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys (ADGGS) AVO was formed in 1988, and uses federal, state, and university resources to monitor and study Alaska’s hazardous volcanoes, to predict and record eruptive activity, and to mitigate volcanic hazards to life and property CONTACT: Jennifer N. Adleman PHONE: (907) 786-7019 or (907) 786-7497 FAX: (907) 786-7425 EMAIL: jadleman@usgs.gov INTERNET: www.avo.alaska.edu/ ADDRESS: USGS Alaska Science Center Alaska Volcano Observatory 4200 University Drive Anchorage, AK 99508 Mineral Management Service Alaska Office SERVING: Alaska MISSION: The Minerals Management Service (MMS), a bureau in the U.S. Department of the Interior, is the Federal agency that manages the nation’s natural gas, oil and other mineral resources on the outer continental shelf (OCS). The agency also collects, accounts for and disburses more than $8 billion per year in revenues from Federal offshore mineral leases and from onshore mineral leases on Federal and Indian lands. CONTACT: Robin Lee Cacy PHONE: (907) 334-5208; (800) 764-2627 FAX: (907) 334-5202 EMAIL: Robin.Cacy@mms.gov INTERNET: www.mms.gov/alaska ADDRESS: U.S. Mineral Management Service AK Office 3801 Centerpoint Drive, Suite 500 Anchorage, AK 99503 Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) SERVING: Washington & Oregon MISSION: The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) responsibility is the administration and management of 55.7 million acres of land held in trust by the United States for American Indians, Indian tribes, and Alaska Natives. There are 561 federal recognized tribal governments in the United States. Developing forestlands, leasing assets on these lands, directing agricultural programs, protecting water and land rights, developing and maintaining infrastructure and economic development are all part of the agency’s responsibility. In addition, the Bureau of Indian Affairs provides education services to approximately 48,000 Indian students. CONTACT: Nedra Darling PHONE: (202) 219-4150 FAX: (202) 501-1516 EMAIL: nedra_darling@iof.doi.gov INTERNET: www.doi.gov/bureau-indian-affairs.html ADDRESS: Northwest Regional Office, BIA Division of Forest Management 911 NE 11th Avenue Portland, OR 97232-4182 Geological Survey SERVING: Alaska, Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Washington, Oregon & Hawaii MISSION: USGS serves the Nation by providing reliable scientific information to describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural hazards, such as earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, tsunamis, floods, hurricanes and wildfire; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life. CONTACT: Stephanie Hanna or William Lukas PHONE: (206) 220-4573 (Hanna) or (206) 220-4576 FAX: (206) 220-4570 EMAIL: shanna@usgs.gov or wlukas@usgs.gov INTERNET: www.usgs.gov ADDRESS: US Geological Survey 909 First Avenue, Suite #704 Seattle, WA 98104 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) SERVING: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana MISSION: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) conducts research and gathers data about the global oceans, atmosphere, space and sun, and applies this knowledge to science and service that touch the lives of all Americans. CONTACT: Brian Gorman PHONE: (206) 526-6613, cell (206) 604-6399 FAX: (206) 526-6426 EMAIL: Brian.Gorman@noaa.gov INTERNET: www.noaa.gov ADDRESS: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Bldg 1 Seattle, WA 98115 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) SERVING: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana MISSION: NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service is dedicated to the stewardship of living marine resources thro ugh science-based conservation and management, and the promotion of healthy ecosystems. CONTACT: Brian Gorman or Janet Sears PHONE: (206) 526-6613, cell (206) 604-6399 or (206) 526-6172 FAX: (206) 526-6426 EMAIL: Brian.Gorman@noaa.gov or Janet.Sears@noaa.gov INTERNET: www.nwr.noaa.gov ADDRESS: NOAA Fisheries Service Northwest Region 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Bldg 1, Seattle, WA 98115 Commercial Service, Department of Commerce SERVING: Washington MISSION: The U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce is a federal government agency dedicated to helping small-to-medium sized Washington State companies develop international markets. CONTACT: Diane Mooney, Director, U.S. Export Assistance Center PHONE: (206) 553-5615 extension # 236 FAX: (206) 553-7253 EMAIL: Diane.Mooney@mail.doc.gov INTERNET: www.buyusa.gov/seattle or www.export.gov ADDRESS: U.S. Commercial Service 2601 4th Ave. Ste 320 Seattle, WA 98121 Census Bureau SERVING: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska & Northern California MISSION: The Census Bureau serves as the leading source of quality data about the nation’ s people and economy. We honor privacy, protect confidentiality, share our expertise globally, and conduct our work openly. We are guided on this mission by our strong and capable workforce, our readiness to innovate, and our abiding commitment to our customers. CONTACT: Cam McIntosh PHONE: (206) 381-6300 FAX: (206) 381-6311 EMAIL: Cam.McIntosh@census.gov INTERNET: www.census.gov ADDRESS: U.S. Census Bureau 601 Union Street, Suite 3800 Seattle, WA 98101 National Weather Service (NWS) SERVING: Western Washington: Lewis/Grays Harbor counties northward MISSION: Protection of life and property through weather watches, warnings, advisories and forecasts as we ll as enhancement of our nation’s economy. CONTACT: Meteorologist-in-Charge Dr. Bradley R. Colman or Warning Coordination Meteorologist Ted Buehner PHONE: (206) 526-6095 (admin) or (206) 526-6857 unlisted media line) FAX: (206) 526-6094 EMAIL: Brad.colman@noaa.gov or Ted.buehner@noaa.gov INTERNET: www.weather.gov/seattle ADDRESS: National Weather Service 7600 Sand Point Way NE Seattle WA 98115 Economic Development Administration SERVING: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Federated States of Micronesia, Rep. of Marshall Islands, Rep. of Palau MISSION: To lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. In fulfilling its mission, EDA is guided by the basic principle that distressed communities must be empowered to develop and implement their own economic development and revitalization strategies. Based on these locally- and regionally-developed priorities, EDA works in partnership with state and local governments, regional economic development districts, public and private nonprofit organizations, and Indian tribes. EDA helps distressed communities address problems associated with long-term economic distress, as well as sudden and severe economic dislocations including recovering from the economic impacts of natural disasters, the closure o f military installations and other Federal facilities, changing trade patterns, and the depletion of natural resources. CONTACT: A. Leonard Smith PHONE: (206) 220-7660 FAX: (206) 220-7669 EMAIL: lsmith7@edadoc.gov INTERNET: www.eda.gov ADDRESS: Jackson Federal Building, Room 1890 915 Second Avenue Seattle, WA 98174-1001 Department of Labor (DOL) SERVING: Washington, Oregon, Idaho & Western Montana MISSION: The Department of Labor fosters and promotes the welfare of the job seekers, wage earners, and retirees of the United States by improving their working conditions, advancing their opportunities for profitable employment, protecting their retirement and health care benefits, helping employers find workers, strengthening free collective bargaining, and tracking changes in employment, prices, and other national economic measurements. In carrying out this mission, the Department administers a variety of Federal labor laws including those that guarantee workers’ rights to safe and healthful working conditions; a minimum hourly wage and overtime pay; freedom from employment discrimination; unemployment insurance; and other income support. CONTACT: Michael Shimizu, Regional Director or Jeannine Lupton, Deputy Regional Director PHONE: (206) 553-7620 FAX: (503) 553-0410 EMAIL: shimizu.michael@dol.gov or lupton.jeannine@dol.gov INTERNET: www.dol.gov ADDRESS: Department of Labor 1111 Third Ave. Suite 930 Seattle, WA 98101 Food & Drug Administration (FDA) SERVING: Washington, Montana, Oregon, Idaho & Alaska MISSION: The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. The FDA is also responsible for advancing the public health by helping to speed innovations that make medicines and foods more effective, safer, and more affordable; and helping the public get the accurate, science-based information they need to u se medicines and foods to improve their health. CONTACT: Stephanie Magill (WA & AK) or Alan Bennett (MT, OR & ID) PHONE: (425) 483-4953 or (503) 671-9332 FAX: (425) 483-4989 EMAIL: Stephanie.Magill@fda.hhs.gov or alan.bennett@fda.hhs INTERNET: www.fda.gov ADDRESS: Food and Drug Administration 22201 23rd Drive, S.E. Bothell, WA 98021-4421 Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) SERVING: Oregon, Washington, Alaska & Idaho MISSION: The Department of Health and Human Services is the United States government’ s principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. CONTACT: Bobbie Mowery PHONE: (206) 615-2010 FAX: (206) 615-2087 EMAIL: bobbie.mowery@hhs.gov INTERNET: www.hhs.gov/about/regions/index.html#r10 ADDRESS: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Region 10 2201 6th Avenue, MS-01 Seattle WA 98121 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Seattle Region SERVING: Oregon, Washington, Alaska & Idaho MISSION: The mission of the centers for Medicare and Medicaid services Seattle Region is to assure health care severity for beneficiaries in the Pacific Northwest states. CONTACT: Michael Marchand, Director of Public Affairs PHONE: Direct: (206) 615-2028; cell: (206) 604-0023 FAX: (206) 615-2027 EMAIL: Michael.marchand@cms.hhs.gov INTERNET: www.cms.hhs.gov ADDRESS: U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 2201 6th Avenue, Suite 801 Seattle, WA 98004 Administration for Children & Families SERVING: Oregon, Washington, Alaska & Idaho MISSION: ACF is responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities. ACF funds state, territory, local, and tribal organizations to provide family assistance (welfare), child support, child ca re, Head Start, child welfare, and other programs relating to children and families. CONTACT: Jenny Holladay PHONE: (206) 615-2772 FAX: (206) 615-2574 EMAIL: jenny.holladay@acf.hhs.gov INTERNET: www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/region10/index.html ADDRESS: Administration for Children and Families 2201 6th Avenue, MS-70 Seattle, WA 98121 Federal Aviation Administration SERVING: Northwest Mountain Region & Alaska: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah & Colorado MISSION: Our mission is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world. Our vision is to improve the safety and efficiency of aviation, while being responsive to our customers and accountable to the public. Safety is our passion. We’re world leaders in aerospace safety. Quality is our trademark. We serve our country, our customers, and each other. Integrity is our character. We do the right thing, even if no one is looking. People are our strength. We treat each other as we want to be treated. CONTACT: Allen Kenitzer, Mgr., Communications & Media Affairs or Mike Fergus, Media Affairs Officer PHONE: (425) 227-2004 FAX: (425) 227-1233 EMAIL: allen.kenitzer@faa.gov or mike.fergus@faa.gov INTERNET: www.faa.gov ADDRESS: Federal Aviation Administration 1601 Lind Ave, SW, Suite 520 Renton, WA 98057 Federal Transit Administration, Region 10 SERVING: Oregon, Washington, Alaska & Idaho MISSION: We provide leadership, technical assistance and financial resources for safe, technologically advanced public transportation which enhances all citizens’ mobility and accessibility, improves America’s communities and natural environment, and strengthens the national economy. We carry out this mission in cooperation with our partners, now and into the future. CONTACT: Senior Public Affairs Specialist, Paul Griffo PHONE: (202) 366-4064 FAX: (202) 366-3472 EMAIL: paul.griffo@dot.gov INTERNET: www.fta.dot.gov/ ADDRESS: Federal Transit Administration Region 10 915 2nd Avenue, Ste 3142 Seattle, WA 98174 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration SERVING: Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska & Montana MISSION: Reducing motor vehicle deaths and serious injury through grant funded safety programs conducted in partnership with state government highway safety offices. CONTACT: John M. Moffat, Regional Administrator PHONE: (206) 220-7652 FAX: (206) 220-7651 EMAIL: John.moffat@dot.gov INTERNET: www.nhtsa.dot.gov ADDRESS: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 915 2nd Avenue, Suite 3140 Seattle, WA 98174 Maritime Administration (MARAD) SERVING: All 50 States MISSION: To improve and strengthen the U.S. marine transportation system - including infrastructure, industry and labor - to meet the economic and security needs of the Nation. MARAD programs promote the development and maintenance of an adequate, well-balanced United States merchant marine, sufficient to carry the Nation’s domestic waterborne commerce and a substantial portion of its waterborne foreign commerce, and capable of service as a naval and military auxiliary in time of war or national emergency. MARAD also seeks to ensure that the United States maintains adequate shipbuilding and repair services, efficient ports, effective intermodal water and land transportation systems, and reserve shipping capacity for use in time of national emergency CONTACT: Ms. Shannon Russell, Public Affairs Officer PHONE: (202) 366-1707 FAX: (202) 366-3890 EMAIL: Shannon.russell@dot.gov INTERNET: http://www.marad.dot.gov/ ADDRESS: U.S. Maritime Administration 400 7th Street SW Washington, D.C. 20590 Department of Education SERVING: Oregon, Washington, Alaska & Idaho MISSION: Strengthen the Federal commitment to assuring access to equal educational opportunity for every individual; supplement and complement the efforts of states, the local school systems and other instrumentalities of the states, the private sector, public and private nonprofit educational research institutions, community-based organizations, parents, and students to improve the quality of education; encourage the increased involvement of the public, parents, and students in Federal education programs; promote improvements in the quality and usefulness of education through and increase the accountability of Federal education programs to the President, the Congress, and the public. CONTACT: Donna Foxley or Eric Earling PHONE: (206) 220-7800 FAX: (206) 220-7806 EMAIL: donna.foxley@ed.gov or eric.earling@ed.gov INTERNET: www.ed.gov ADDRESS: Department of Education 915 2nd Ave, Room 3362 Seattle, WA 98174 Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) SERVING: Washington, Oregon, Alaska, & Idaho MISSION: To Increase Homeownership, Support Community Development and Increase Access to Affordable Housing Free from Discrimination. CONTACT: Martha Dilts PHONE: (206) 220-5101/5443 FAX: (206) 220-5108 EMAIL: Martha.C.Dilts@hud.gov INTERNET: www.hud.gov ADDRESS: Dept. of Housing & Urban Development 909 First Ave. Suite #200 Seattle, WA 98104 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) SERVING: Alaska, Hawaii, Washington State, & the Pacific Territories MISSION: The purpose of the IRS is to collect the proper amount of tax revenues at the least cost to the public, and in a manner that warrants the highest degree of public confidence in our integrity, efficiency and fairness. CONTACT: Judy Monahan PHONE: (206) 220-5782 FAX: (206) 220-5513 EMAIL: Judy.a.monahan@irs.gov INTERNET: www.irs.gov ADDRESS: Internal Revenue Service Jackson Federal Building 915 2nd Ave., Mail Stop W605 Seattle, WA 98174 Small Business Administration (SBA) SERVING: Washington, Alaska, Oregon & Idaho MISSION: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small bu siness concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. CONTACT: Tony Stipanovich PHONE: (206) 553-5676 FAX: (206) 553-4155 EMAIL: anthony.stipanovich@sba.gov INTERNET: www.sba.gov ADDRESS: SBA Regional Office Office of Advocacy 2401 Fourth Ave, Suite 400 Seattle, WA 98121 Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy SERVING: Washington, Alaska, Oregon & Washington MISSION: In 1976, the U.S. Congress created the Office of Advocacy within the U.S Small Business Administration to protect, strengthen and effectively represent the nation’s small businesses within the federal government’s legislative and rule-making processes. The Office of Advocacy works to reduce the burdens that federal policies impose on small firms and maximize the benefits small businesses receive from the government. Advocacy’s mission, simply stated, is to encourage policies that support the development and growth of American small business. CONTACT: Connie B. Marshall, Region X Advocate PHONE: (206) 553-5231 FAX: (206) 553-4155 EMAIL: connie.marshall@sba.gov INTERNET: www.sba.gov/advo ADDRESS: SBA Regional Office Office of Advocacy 2401 Fourth Ave, Suite 400 Seattle, WA 98121 National Labor Relations Board SERVING: Washington, Oregon, Northern Idaho & Western Montana MISSION: The National Labor Relations Board is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1935 to administer the National Labor Relations Act, the primary law governing relations between unions and employers in the private sector. The statute guarantees the right of employees to organize and to bargain collectively with their employers, and to engage in other protected concerted activity with or without a union, or to refrain from all such activity. CONTACT: Richard Ahearn, Regional Director PHONE: (206) 220-6301 or (866) 667-6572 FAX: (206) 220-6305 EMAIL: Richard.ahearn@nlrb.gov INTERNET: www.nlrb.gov ADDRESS: National Labor Relations Board 915 2nd Avenue, Room 2948 Seattle, WA 98174-1078 Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) SERVING: Washington, Oregon, Idaho & Western Montana MISSION: The BPA is a not-for-profit federal agency that markets about 40 percent of the electricity consumed in the Pacific Northwest. The power is produced at 31 federal dams in the Northwest and one nuclear plant, and is sold to over 140 Northwest utilities. BPA operates a high-voltage transmission grid, comprising more than 15,000 miles of lines and associated substations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. CONTACT: Scott Simms or Carrie Reese PHONE: (503) 230.3520 or (503) 230.5246 FAX: (503) 230.4019 EMAIL: srsimms@bpa.gov or csreese@bpa.gov INTERNET: www.bpa.gov ADDRESS: Bonneville Power Administration 905 NE 11th Avenue Portland, OR 97232 Federal Communications Commission SERVING: Washington, Northern Idaho & Montana MISSION: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC’s jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. CONTACT: Kristine McGowan, District Director, Seattle Office PHONE: (425) 820-6271 FAX: (425) 820-0126 EMAIL: Kris.McGowan@fcc.gov INTERNET: www.fcc.gov ADDRESS: Federal Communications Commission, Enforcement Bureau Seattle Office 11410 NE 122 Way, Suite 312 Kirkland, WA 98034-6927 General Services Administration (GSA) SERVING: Washington, Alaska, Oregon & Idaho MISSION: GSA helps federal agencies better serve the public by offering, at best value, superior workplaces, expert solutions, acquisition services and management policies. CONTACT: William Lesh PHONE: (503) 326-2306 cell (503) 701-0520 FAX: (503) 326-7580 EMAIL: William.lesh@gsa.gov INTERNET: www.gsa.gov ADDRESS: GSA Regional Headquarters 400 15th St. SW Auburn, WA 98001 Social Security Administration SERVING: Washington, Alaska, Oregon & Idaho MISSION: To provide Social Security information and services. This includes administration of the retirement, survivors, disability, hospital and medical insurance programs and the sup plemental security income program. CONTACT: Joy Chang PHONE: (206) 615-2660 FAX: (206) 615-2097 EMAIL: Joy.Chang@ssa.gov INTERNET: www.socialsecurity.gov ADDRESS: Social Security Administration 701 Fifth Avenue, M/S 301 Seattle, WA 98004 Seattle Federal Executive Board (SFEB) SERVING: Federal agencies within the greater Puget Sound region MISSION: The Seattle Federal Executive Board: COMMUNICATE: Inform member agencies of each other’s initiatives and successes, and inform the local community of national policies and priorities. Reduce Costs and improve Efficiency: Bring together agencies with common clients so the government services are convenient for the customer. Facilitate Service Delivery: Draw together agencies with common clients so that their efforts are complementary. Partner with Community Groups: Partner with community groups to solve problems. Coordinate Emergency Services: Stand ready to marshal resources of the entire federal community, whether to aid a member agency in a crisis, or to assist the citizenry in a public emergency. CONTACT: Anne Tierman, Executive Director PHONE: (206) 220-6171 FAX: (206) 220-6132 EMAIL: anne.tiernan@gsa.gov INTERNET: www.seattlefeb.us/ ADDRESS: Seattle Federal Executive Board 915 Second Ave, Room 2942 Seattle, WA 98174 Federal Trade Commission (FTC) SERVING: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming MISSION: Consumer protection and antitrust law enforcement and consumer and business education. Consumer areas include telemarketing and internet fraud, deceptive advertising, unfair marketing practices, privacy, and data security. CONTACT: Robert Schroeder PHONE: (206) 220-4477 FAX: (206) 220-6366 EMAIL: rschroeder@ftc.gov INTERNET: www.ftc.gov ADDRESS: Federal Trade Commission Jackson Federal Building 915 Second Ave., Suite 2896, Seattle WA 98174 National Archives & Records Administration SERVING: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, & Alaska MISSION: The National Archives and Records Administration serves American democracy by safeguarding and preserving the records of our government, ensuring that the people can discover, use, and learn from this documentary heritage. We ensure continuing access to the essential documentation of the rights of American citizens and the actions of their government. We support democracy, promote civic education, and facilitate historical understanding of our national experience. CONTACT: Steven M. Edwards PHONE: (206) 336-5140 FAX: (206) 336-5112 EMAIL: steven.edwards@nara.gov INTERNET: www.archives.gov/pacific-alaska/ ADDRESS: NARA, Pacific Alaska Region 6125 Sand Point Way N. E. Seattle, WA 98115 Government Accountability Office (GAO) SERVING: All 50 States MISSION: GAO is an independent agency in the legislative branch of the federal government. GAO examines how taxpayer dollars are spent and advises lawmakers and agency heads on ways to make government work better. GAO exists to support the Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities and to help improve the performance and ensure the accountability of the federal government for the benefit of the American people. CONTACT: Paul Anderson PHONE: (202) 512-3823 FAX: (202) 512-8546 EMAIL: andersonp@gao.gov INTERNET: www.gao.gov ADDRESS: Government Accountability Office 701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2700 Seattle, WA 98104 Department of Veterans Affairs Northwest Region SERVING: Veterans in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, & Idaho MISSION: The Dept. of Veterans Affairs VA Puget Sound Health Care System provides health care and services to region al veterans. We are a teaching and research driven academic medical center affiliated with the University of Washington and train over 1500 allied health professionals each year. Our mission is to fulfill President Lincoln’s promise “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow and his orphan”, by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s veterans. CONTACT: Jeri A. Rowe PHONE: (206) 764-2435 FAX: (206) 764-2250 EMAIL: publicaffairs.puget-sound@va.gov INTERNET: www.puget-sound.med.va.gov/ ADDRESS: Dept. of Veterans Affairs 1660 S. Columbian Way Seattle, WA 98108 Department of Veterans Affairs Seattle Area SERVING: Veterans and dependents in Washington State, British Columbia and some parts of Idaho MISSION: The Seattle Regional Office administers a variety of services and benefits including monetary compensation benefits, pension benefits, and vocational rehabilitation and employment (VR&E) services to regional veterans. Our mission is: “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow and his orphan.” Abraham Lincoln made this pledge in 1864 and nearly a century and a half later, VA is still making good on President Lincoln’s promise. CONTACT: Seattle VARO Public Affairs Officer PHONE: (206) 220-6100 FAX: (206) 220-6143 Attn: Public Affairs Officer EMAIL: dir.vbasea@va.gov INTERNET: www.va.gov/Seattleva/office_info.htm ADDRESS: VA Regional Office – Public Affairs 915 2nd Ave Room 1392 Seattle, WA 98174 General Printing Office SERVING: Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Alaska & Hawaii MISSION: GPO is the Federal Government’s primary centralized resource for gathering, cataloging, producing, providing, authenticating, and preserving published information in all its forms. GPO is responsible for the production and distribution of information products and services for all three branches of the Federal Government. The Seattle office provides printing/copying services to all of the federal agencies in Region 10. CONTACT: Caroline Scullin, Public Relations Director PHONE: (202) 512-1957 FAX: (202) 512-1998 EMAIL: asherman@gpo.gov INTERNET: www.gpo.gov ADDRESS: General Printing Office 4735 E. Marginal Way South Seattle, WA 98134 Peace Corps SERVING: Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, & Alaska MISSION: In 1961, President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps to promote world peace and friendship. The Peace Corps’ mission has three simple goals: helping the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women, helping promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served, and helping promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans. CONTACT: Maria Lee PHONE: (206) 239.6603 FAX: (206) 553.2343 EMAIL: MLee@peacecorps.gov INTERNET: www.peacecorps.gov ADDRESS: Peace Corps 1601 Fifth Avenue Suite 605 Seattle, WA 98101 Postal Service (USPS) SERVING: Alaska, Western & Central Washington State MIISSION: The fundamental mission of the United States Postal Service is to provide prompt, reliable mail delivery at fair and equitable prices to all customers and all communities. CONTACT: Ernie Swanson PHONE: (206) 470-3306 FAX: (206) 378-2512 EMAIL: ernst.a.swanson@usps.gov INTERNET: www.usps.com ADDRESS: United States Postal Service 415 1st Avenue North Seattle, WA 98109-8800 Postal Inspection Service SERVING: Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, & Alaska MISSION: The mission of the United States Postal Inspection Service is to protect the U.S. Postal Service, its employees and its customers from criminal attack, and protect the nation’s mail system from criminal misuse. CONTACT: James C. Vach PHONE: (206) 442-6339 FAX: (206) 442-6304 EMAIL: jcvach@uspis.gov INTERNET: www.usps.com/postalinspectors ADDRESS: United States Postal Inspection Service 301 Union Street Seattle, WA 98101 Environmental Protection Agency (EPAEPA) SERVING: Alaska, Idaho, Oregon & Washington MISSION: The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people. CONTACT: Mark MacIntyre or Anthony Brown PHONE: (206) 553-7302 (desk) or (206) 553-1203 FAX: (206) 553-6984 EMAIL: macintyre.mark@epa.gov or brown.anthony@epa.gov INTERNET: www.epa.gov ADDRESS: US Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Sixth Avenue Seattle, WA 98102 PAGE Version July 2007 Alaska State Public Information Officers Agency Contact Phone ▪ Governor’s Office Juneau Meghan Stapleton (907) 269-7450 ▪ Alaska State Troopers Megan Peters (907) 269-5413 ▪ Alaska National Guard McHugh Pierre (907) 428-7091 ▪ Alaska Railroad Tim Thompson (907) 265-2695 ▪ Anchorage Intl Airport Linda Bustamante (907) 266-2107 ▪ Environ. Conservation Lynda Giguere (907) 465-5009 ▪ HSS - Juneau Sherry Hill (907) 465-1618 Jeff Kasper (907) 465-8194 ▪ HSS-Div of Public Health Greg Wilkinson (907) 269-7285 Christine Lynch (907) 269-7954 Jamie Littrell (907) 334-2690 Ann Potempa (907) 269-7957 ▪ Homeland Sec/Emer. Mgt. 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Center Elizabeth Ripley (907) 861-6849 ▪ Salvation Army Jenni Ragland (907) 276-2515 Alaska State Public Information Officers Agency Contact Phone ▪ Governor’s Office Juneau Meghan Stapleton (907) 269-7450 ▪ Alaska State Troopers Megan Peters (907) 269-5413 ▪ Alaska National Guard McHugh Pierre (907) 428-7091 ▪ Alaska Railroad Tim Thompson (907) 265-2695 ▪ Anchorage Intl Airport Linda Bustamante (907) 266-2107 ▪ Environ. Conservation Lynda Giguere (907) 465-5009 ▪ HSS - Juneau Sherry Hill (907) 465-1618 Jeff Kasper (907) 465-8194 ▪ HSS-Div of Public Health Greg Wilkinson (907) 269-7285 Christine Lynch (907) 269-7954 Jamie Littrell (907) 334-2690 Ann Potempa (907) 269-7957 ▪ Homeland Sec/Emer. Mgt. Renee Nelson (907) 428-7052 ▪ Medical Examiner Dr. Franc Fallico (907) 334-2214 ▪ Military & Veterans Affairs McHugh Pierre (907) 428-7091 Kalei Brooks (907) 428-6032 ▪ Natural Resources Dan Saddler (907) 269-8430 ▪ Public Safety Megan Peters (907) 269-5413 ▪ Transportation - Anchorage Rick Feller (907) 269-0772 Roberta Jassal (907) 269-0762 ▪ Univ. of AK, Anchorage Megan Olson (907) 786-1764 Kristin DeSmith (907) 786-1263 ▪ Kenai Borough Mayor Tim Navarre (907) 714-2154 ▪ Mat-Su Borough Mayor John Duffy (907) 746-9689 Curt Menard (907) 745-9577 ▪ Emergency Operations Center RaeShaun Schmidt (907) 343-1402 ▪ Anchorage Mayor’s Office Julie Hasquet (907) 343-7103 ▪ Alaska Native Med. Center Gary Chythlook (907) 729-1967 ▪ Alaska NativeTribal Health Joaqlin Estus (907) 729-1914 ▪ American Red Cross Kelly Hurd (907) 646-5412 ▪ Mat-Su Regional Med. Center Elizabeth Ripley (907) 861-6849 ▪ Salvation Army Jenni Ragland (907) 276-2515 Washington State Public Information Officers Agency Contact Phone ▪ WA Governor - Olympia Holly Armstrong, Director (360) 902-0386 ▪ WA Agriculture Jason Kelly (360) 902-1815 ▪ WA Ecology Dave Workman (360) 407-7004 ▪ WA Health Tim Church (360) 236-4077 ▪ WA Emergency Management Rob Harper (360) 512-7005 ▪ WA Washington National Guard MAJ. Phil Osterli (360) 512-8481 ▪ WA State Patrol CPT Jeff DeVere (360) 753-5299 ▪ WA Transportation Lloyd Brown (360) 705-7076 ▪ WA Lt. Governor Brian Dirks (360) 786-7707 ▪ WA Attorney General Janelle Guthrie (360) 586-0725 ▪ WA State Auditor Mindy Chambers (360) 902-0091 ▪ WA Corrections Gary Larson (360) 664-4056 ▪ WA Fish & Wildlife Margaret Ainscough (360) 902-2408 ▪ WA Natural Resources Patty Henson (360) 902-1023 Region 10 Tribal Public Affairs Contacts (Representative Tribes Selected by Tribal Population) Tulalip Tribes 6700 Totem Beach Road Tulalip, WA 98271-9694 John McCoy (360) 651-3447 Puyallup Tribes 3009 East Portland Ave. Tacoma, WA 98404 Roleen Hargrove (253) 573-7953 Yakama Nation PO Box 151 Toppenish, WA 98948 Carroll Palmer (509) 865-5121, ext. 6011 Colville Confederated Tribes PO Box 150 Nespelem, WA 99155 Michael Marchand (509) 634-2218 Umatilla Nation PO Box 638 73239 Confederated Way Pendleton, OR 97801 Debra Croswell (541) 966-2033 Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation 1233 Veterans Street Warm Springs OR 97761 Olivia Wallulatum (541) 553-3214 The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347 Siobhan Taylor (503) 879-1920 Coeur d’Alene Tribe 850 A Street P.O. Box 408 Plummer, ID 83851 Chief James Allan (208) 686-1800 Shoshone-Bannock Tribes P.O. Box 306 Pima Drive Fort Hall, ID 83203 Blaine J. Edmo (208) 478-3805 Arctic Village Council (Gwich’in Artic Village) P.O. Box 22069 Arctic Village, AK 99722 Marjorie Gemmill (907) 587-5328 Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes 320 W Willoughby Avenue, Suite 300 Juneau, AK 99801 Bill Martin (907) 463-7306 Inupiat Community of Arctic Slope (IRA) P.O. Box 934 Barrow, AK 99723 Arnold Brower, Jr. (907) 852-4227 Ketchikan Indian Community 2960 Tongass Avenue Ketchikan, AK 99901 Richard Jackson (907) 228-4929 Metlakatla Indian Community P.O. Box 008 Metlakatla, AK 99926-0008 Victor Wellington, Sr. (907) 886-4441 Native Village of Savoonga P.O. Box 120 Savoonga, AK 99769 Fritz Waghiyi (907) 984-6414 Sitka Tribe of Alaska 456 Katlian Street Sitka, AK 99835-7505 Lawrence A. Widmark (907) 747-3207 Chilkat Indian Village (Klukwan) P.O. Box 210 Haines, AK 99827-0210 Kimberley A. Strong (907) 767-5505