Feb 28, 2019 IPAA on Andrew Wheeler’s Confirmation to Lead EPA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) released the following statement from IPAA Executive Vice President Lee Fuller after the Senate voted to confirm Andrew Wheeler as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator:
“As IPAA outlined when he was nominated for the position of Deputy Administrator, Mr. Wheeler’s substantial public service experience focused on environmental policy make him an excellent choice to lead EPA. IPAA has specific experience working with Mr. Wheeler since his Committee on Environment and Public Works subcommittee role with then-Senator George Voinovich and throughout his subsequent full Committee staff roles with Senator James Inhofe. He has a deep understanding of the issues facing EPA from these experiences and his previous and current employment at the agency. He has a proven history as a sound and responsible public servant and will continue to bring these attributes to EPA.”
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