Regional Operations Centers (ROCs)

The Water Quality Assessment Program (WQAP) Regional Operation Centers (ROCs) primary responsibility is providing logistical support to fulfill the data collection requirements for the Status and Trend Monitoring Networks and the Strategic Monitoring Program. Additionally, ROCs may assist with the data collection needs of other groups, such as algal bloom response, TMDLs, BMAPs and others as deemed appropriate by the division. The ROCs are located within DEP's district boundaries. The three offices in the north region of the state have one manager and the four offices in the south region have another manager. Each office also has a local team lead.水质评估项目（Water Quality Assessment Program, WQAP）下设的区域运营中心（Regional Operation Centers, ROCs）核心职责为：为状态与趋势监测网络及战略监测计划的数据采集需求提供后勤支撑。此外，区域运营中心可在部门认定适宜的前提下，协助其他主体完成数据采集相关工作，涵盖水华响应、总最大日负荷量（Total Maximum Daily Loads, TMDLs）、湾管理行动计划（Bay Management Action Plans, BMAPs）等场景。区域运营中心设于州环境保护局（Department of Environmental Protection, DEP）的辖区范围内。该州北部的三个办公室各配备一名主管，南部的四个办公室则配置另一名主管，每个办公室另设有一名本地团队负责人。