WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-N.M.) released the following statement on his meeting this afternoon with Gina McCarthy, President Barack Obama's nominee to be administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Click here for photos of the meeting.
"Gina McCarthy and I committed to working together on issues that will be win-wins for New Mexico's environment and economy. The recent agreement between the state, the Environmental Protection Agency and PNM to transition the San Juan Generating Station is an example of the kinds of partnerships that can result in productive solutions.
"We also discussed how best to make progress addressing dangerous chemicals and high priority cleanup sites as part of my new responsibilities chairing the Subcommittee on Toxics, Superfund and Environmental Health."I hope Gina's nomination receives fair and full consideration in the Senate and look forward to working with her to uphold the clean air and water standards the American people cherish."
