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Senate Hearing on EPA Leadership Nominations

Original title: HEARING ON THE NOMINATIONS OF AMANDA HOWE TO BE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR MISSION SUPPORT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, DAVID UHLMANN TO BE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, AND CARLTON WATERHOUSE TO BE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR OF LAND AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

January 1, 2021

EPAnominationsenvironmental policygovernment appointmentsSenate Committee on Environment and Public Works

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing is a required step in the federal confirmation process for three high-level EPA officials who will oversee agency operations, environmental law enforcement, and land and emergency management.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Amanda Howe

The nominee is seeking confirmation for a federal leadership position.

David Uhlmann

The nominee is seeking confirmation for a federal leadership position.

Carlton Waterhouse

The nominee is seeking confirmation for a federal leadership position.

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 September 15, 2021, to consider the nominations of three individuals for key leadership positions within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The committee reviewed the qualifications of Amanda Howe, David Uhlmann, and Carlton Waterhouse for their respective roles.

Key Facts

  • The committee held a hearing on September 15, 2021, to evaluate three EPA nominees.
  • Amanda Howe was nominated for Assistant Administrator for Mission Support.
  • David Uhlmann was nominated for Assistant Administrator for Enforcement and Compliance Assurance.
  • Carlton Waterhouse was nominated for Assistant Administrator for Land and Emergency Management.
  • The hearing included opening statements from Chairman Thomas R. Carper and Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito.
  • The record includes prepared statements and responses to additional questions for all three nominees.
  • The National Bar Association submitted a letter to the committee regarding the nominations on July 13, 2021.

Why It Matters

This hearing is a required step in the federal confirmation process for three high-level EPA officials who will oversee agency operations, environmental law enforcement, and land and emergency management.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing is part of the U.S. Senate's constitutional duty to provide on presidential nominations for executive branch positions.
Who are the nominees being considered?
The nominees are Amanda Howe (Mission Support), David Uhlmann (Enforcement and Compliance Assurance), and Carlton Waterhouse (Land and Emergency Management).

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Discoveries

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EPA Leadership Filling

The hearing demonstrates the administration's effort to fill three distinct, critical leadership vacancies at the EPA simultaneously.

Environmental Protection Agency

Connected Entities

personShelley Moore Capito“Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.”Map →
personAmanda Howe“Nominee for Assistant Administrator for Mission Support at the EPA.”Map →
organizationEnvironmental Protection Agency“The federal agency for which the nominees are being considered.”Map →
personCarlton Waterhouse“Nominee for Assistant Administrator for Land and Emergency Management at the EPA”Map →
personThomas R. Carper“Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.”Map →
personDavid Uhlmann“Nominee for Assistant Administrator for Enforcement and Compliance Assurance at ”Map →

Sources

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