If the Deputy is not doing his or her job right, EPA can't help but fall short of our expectations.
That is exactly why am so excited about the nomination of Michael McCabe. As Regional Administrator for EPA's Mid-Atlantic Region since 1995, Mr. McCabe has managed a unit that is a microcosm of the whole agency.
He has managed air, water, waste, Superfund, and Right-to-Know programs. He has served as a bridge between the mid-Atlantic states and EPA headquarters. From all accounts, he has done a terrific job.
And as we have heard, Mr. McCabe has worked with our friend and colleague from Delaware - again, very good experience for anyone in line for the job of Deputy Administrator.
I believe Mr. McCabe will do outstanding work in a very important and demanding job. look forward to working with him on the bipartisan legislation know we will move this year. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for being so quick to move his nomination through our Committee. ~I hope we can keep that momentum going, and put this good man to work.