The mission of OCC is to provide a full range of timely and accurate legal services, to support the mission and responsibilities of SC and other customers. In addition, OCC provides complete intellectual property (IP) legal services to other DOE field elements, as assigned, and through the Freedom of Information Act Officer/Privacy Act Officer (FOIO/PAO), assures access to Government records consistent with national FOIA and Privacy Act requirements. OCC is composed of attorneys, paralegals, technicians, and administrative staff, who work together to achieve the mission and function of the Office. In SC-CH, the FOIO/PAO is a member of OCC. These personnel work proactively and collaboratively with customers, and to the maximum extent possible (consistent with their professional responsibilities) function as if they were an integral part of the DOE customer organization being provided the service.

U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Science-Chicago Office
Office of Chief Counsel
9800 South Cass Avenue
Building 201
Argonne, IL 60439

(630) 252-2031

Revised February 6, 2013