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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Hearing on Key Environmental and Interior Department Nominations
Record date · January 1, 2022
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What This Bill Does
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing on May 12, 2021, to review the nominations of three individuals for high-level positions within the Department of the Interior and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The committee heard testimony and reviewed written responses from nominees Shannon Estenoz, Radhika Fox, and Michal Freedhoff.
This hearing is a formal step in the confirmation process for three officials who will oversee federal policies regarding national parks, water infrastructure, and chemical safety regulations.
Who It Affects
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Department of the Interior
The agency will receive a new Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks if the nominee is confirmed.
Environmental Protection Agency
The agency will receive new leadership for its Water and Chemical Safety offices if the nominees are confirmed.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on May 12, 2021, before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Shannon Estenoz was nominated for Assistant Secretary of Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the Department of the Interior.
- Radhika Fox was nominated for Assistant Administrator for Water at the Environmental Protection Agency.
- Michal Freedhoff was nominated for Assistant Administrator for Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention at the Environmental Protection Agency.
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- The document includes written responses to additional questions submitted by various Senators to each of the three nominees.
- The record includes numerous letters of support for the nominees from various organizations, including the National Audubon Society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and various water utility associations.
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Extensive Stakeholder Support
The document contains a large volume of letters of support from diverse industry and environmental groups, indicating broad stakeholder engagement in the confirmation process.
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