FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on Key Environmental and Interior Department Nominations

Original title: HEARING ON THE NOMINATIONS OF SHANNON ESTENOZ TO BE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF FISH AND WILDLIFE AND PARKS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, RADHIKA FOX TO BE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR WATER OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, AND MICHAL FREEDHOFF TO BE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR CHEMICAL SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

January 1, 2022

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing is a formal step in the confirmation process for three officials who will oversee federal policies regarding national parks, water infrastructure, and chemical safety regulations.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Department of the Interior

The agency will receive a new Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks if the nominee is confirmed.

Environmental Protection Agency

The agency will receive new leadership for its Water and Chemical Safety offices if the nominees are confirmed.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

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Summary

The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing on May 12, 2021, to review the nominations of three individuals for high-level positions within the Department of the Interior and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The committee heard testimony and reviewed written responses from nominees Shannon Estenoz, Radhika Fox, and Michal Freedhoff.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on May 12, 2021, before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Shannon Estenoz was nominated for Assistant Secretary of Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the Department of the Interior.
Radhika Fox was nominated for Assistant Administrator for Water at the Environmental Protection Agency.
Michal Freedhoff was nominated for Assistant Administrator for Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention at the Environmental Protection Agency.
The document includes written responses to additional questions submitted by various Senators to each of the three nominees.
The record includes numerous letters of support for the nominees from various organizations, including the National Audubon Society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and various water utility associations.

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.

Were these nominees confirmed?

This document only records the hearing and the submission of testimony and questions; it does not record the final confirmation vote.

Why It Matters

This hearing is a formal step in the confirmation process for three officials who will oversee federal policies regarding national parks, water infrastructure, and chemical safety regulations.

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Discoveries

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Extensive Stakeholder Support

The document contains a large volume of letters of support from diverse industry and environmental groups, indicating broad stakeholder engagement in the confirmation process.

Shannon Estenoz Radhika Fox

Connected Entities

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

personShannon Estenoz“Nominee for Assistant Secretary of Fish and Wildlife and Parks of the Department”Map →

personMichal Freedhoff“Nominee for Assistant Administrator for Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention”Map →

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

personRadhika Fox“Nominee for Assistant Administrator for Water of the EPA”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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