Washington, D.C.– In response to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan’s announcement today that he is stepping down at the end of this month, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) released the following statement from LCV Chair and former EPA administrator, Carol Browner:

“Congratulations to Administrator Regan on his remarkable tenure as the head of the EPA. Administrator Regan has been a tireless leader and fierce advocate for many of the biggest and most important actions to tackle the climate crisis, including cutting pollution from cars, trucks, and power plants. From day one, he has prioritized environmental justice and the communities bearing the disproportionate impacts of fossil fuel pollution. Under his leadership, the EPA has driven cleaner, healthier air and water for everyone in our country. 

He has also overseen the rapid disbursement of tens of billions of dollars from the bipartisan infrastructure law and the Inflation Reduction Act. As a result, he’s made the goal of removing all lead drinking water pipes a reality, increased the number of zero-emission school buses on the road, helped ensure 80% of the country is covered by climate action plans, and furthered our progress toward a clean energy economy. We are forever grateful to Administrator Regan for his incredible leadership for our families, communities and environment.”

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