Johnson sets priorities.(Stephen Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency )

From: Waste News | Date: May 9, 2005| Author: | Copyright information

Byline: Bruce Geiselman

Stephen Johnson, sworn in May 2 as the new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency administrator, told employees that one of his top priorities would be pursuing policies that allow both environmental protection and economic growth.

Johnson was sworn in three days after the Senate confirmed his nomination.

He also pledged to ensure the use of sound science in decision-making.

"We have learned that sound scientific research and analysis are the foundation for our work and the genesis of our future successes,'' Johnson said. "In order to ...

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