Christopher Schuler, christopher.schuler@sierraclub.org
Washington, DC – Today, the United States Senate voted to confirm Joseph Goffman to serve as head of the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Air and Radiation. The office works to develop national policies and regulations for controlling air pollution and radiation exposure, including administration of the Clean Air Act, the Atomic Energy Act, and other applicable environmental laws.
Goffman was originally nominated for the position by President Biden in March of 2022, but his confirmation vote was delayed by partisan holds on all EPA nominees.
In response, Patrick Drupp, Sierra Club’s Director of Climate Policy, released the following statement:
“After nearly two years of waiting, it’s great to see Joe Goffman officially confirmed to lead the EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation. He has proven himself to be the right person for the role and has done an outstanding job leading this critical office for the past two years in the face of much opposition. The American people deserve to breathe air that is clean and know that their government is working tirelessly to protect public health and secure a safe climate for all.”
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