Office of Atmospheric Protection

**What We Do** OAP is responsible for developing and implementing national and international programs related to restoring the stratospheric ozone layer, reducing interstate transport of air pollution, increasing energy efficiency and the use of clean energy, and understanding and addressing climate change. OAP both develops and implements its regional, national, and international programs alongside stakeholders from most economic sectors in the U.S., including commercial and residential buildings, the power sector, commercial products manufacturers and retailers, energy producers and distributers, and more.