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Senate Hearing on Environmental Agency Nominations

Original title: THE NOMINATIONS OF BRENDA MALLORY TO BE A MEMBER AND CHAIR OF THE COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND JANET McCABE TO BE DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

January 1, 2021

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing is a formal step in the confirmation process for two key federal officials who will oversee national environmental policy, regulatory enforcement, and inter-agency coordination.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Brenda Mallory

The nominee is seeking confirmation for a federal leadership position.

Janet McCabe

The nominee is seeking confirmation for a federal leadership position.

Environmental Protection Agency

The agency is undergoing a leadership change at the Deputy Administrator level.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2021.

What's next

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Summary

The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing on March 3, 2021, to consider the nominations of Brenda Mallory for Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality and Janet McCabe for Deputy Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.

Key Facts

The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a confirmation hearing on March 3, 2021.
Brenda Mallory was nominated to serve as a member and Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ).
Janet McCabe was nominated to serve as Deputy Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The hearing included opening statements from Chairman Thomas R. Carper and Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito.
The nominees provided written responses to follow-up questions from multiple committee members.
The CEQ Chair is responsible for coordinating environmental policy across federal agencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of the Council on Environmental Quality?

The Council on Environmental Quality coordinates environmental policy across the federal government to ensure agencies work together on economic growth, public health, and environmental quality.

What is the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing allows the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works to evaluate the qualifications of s for high-level environmental agency positions before a full Senate vote.

Why It Matters

This hearing is a formal step in the confirmation process for two key federal officials who will oversee national environmental policy, regulatory enforcement, and inter-agency coordination.

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Discoveries

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Focus on NEPA

The hearing transcript highlights a specific focus on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) as a point of contention regarding previous administration actions.

Council on Environmental Quality National Environmental Policy Act

Connected Entities

personShelley Moore Capito“Ranking Member of the Committee on Environment and Public Works”Map →

organizationEnvironmental Protection Agency“Federal agency responsible for environmental regulation”Map →

personJanet McCabe“Nominee for Deputy Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency”Map →

personBrenda Mallory“Nominee for Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality”Map →

personThomas R. Carper“Chairman of the Committee on Environment and Public Works”Map →

organizationCouncil on Environmental Quality“Federal agency responsible for coordinating environmental policy”Map →

Sources

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