Robert Klepp
Assistant Regional Counsel/EPA Region 2/Air Program Legal Advisory & Enforcement and Former Senior Attorney, Air Enforcement/EPA Headquarters
- Role
- U s Environmental Protection Agency (Epa) - New York, Ny and Washington, Dc at Us Environmental Protection Agency Epa
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Robert Klepp
Executive SummaryAs Assistant Regional Counsel in EPA Region 2, I provide legal advisory services and enforcement support to the Regional Air Program Office, covering New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. My work spans Clean Air Act compliance counseling, permitting guidance, and strategic legal input on complex regulatory matters, as well as representing EPA in high stakes enforcement actions.I am known for collaborative leadership, sound legal judgment, and the ability to translate complex science and regulations into clear legal strategies. My background includes extensive courtroom experience—ranging from jury trials as a New York public defender to federal environmental litigation—and a strong track record of resolving cases through negotiation where it advances EPA’s mission.I have served on multiple EPA rulemaking workgroups and received top awards from EPA and the U.S. Department of Justice for enforcement achievements in the coal mining, automotive, and vehicle importation sectors. I thrive where law, science, and policy intersect to deliver meaningful environmental protection. p••••••@gmail.com
Experience
U s Environmental Protection Agency (Epa) - New York, Ny and Washington, Dc
Us Environmental Protection Agency Epa
Jan 2013 — Present · New York, NY, US
Provide legal counsel and enforcement support to EPA Region 2’s Air Program Office, serving New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.• Advise on Clean Air Act compliance, permitting, and regulatory requirements for industrial facilities and other regulated entities.• Represent EPA in administrative, civil, and judicial enforcement proceedings, including settlement negotiations, motion practice, discovery, and trial.• Draft and review legal documents, including complaints, consent decrees, settlement agreements, and regulatory guidance.• Participate in and provide legal analysis for EPA rulemaking workgroups and policy initiatives.Selected Achievements:• Led complex enforcement cases, including litigation and settlements in high priority Clean Air Act matters.• Provided legal counsel enabling timely, legally sound program decisions on compliance and permitting.• Recognized with top awards from EPA and the U.S. Department of Justice for enforcement achievements in the coal mining, automotive, and vehicle importation sectors.• Developed strategies integrating technical, scientific, and legal findings to achieve compliance and environmental protection goals.• Served as lead attorney in Clean Air Act enforcement trial involving illegal importation of uncertified motor vehicles, securing favorable resolution.
Education
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science and Government
1978 — 1982
St. John's University School of Law
Doctor of Law - JD, Law
1982 — 1985
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