Michael Regan was confirmed as director of the EPA by a senate vote of 66 to 34. He is currently the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and has extensive experience in responding to air pollution and climate change. He previously worked at the EPA during both Clinton and Bush Administrations.
In comments made during his nomination hearing Regan noted, “Our priorities for the environment are clear. We will restore the role of science and transparency at EPA. We will support the dedicated and talented career officials. We will move with a sense of urgency on climate change and we will stand up for environmental justice and equity.”
To date 16 cabinet-level officials have been confirmed including the most recent, Rep. Marcia Fudge (D-OH) who will serve as Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and Judge Merrick Garland for Attorney General.