EPA Pesticide Program Update from EPA' s Office of Pesticide Programs 06/18/01

http://www.epa.gov/pesticides

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IN THIS UPDATE:

• STEVE JOHNSON CONFIRMED BY SENATE TO BE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES

(Note to Corespondents 6/15/01)

The U.S. Senate yesterday confirmed Stephen L. Johnson, a 20-year career EPA employee, to be Assistant Administrator for Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances.

"I have worked with Steve Johnson while he was serving as the Acting Assistant Administrator and have come to appreciate his high level of expertise and professionalism" said EPA Administrator Christie Whitman. "I will rely on his invaluable input as we work together for a cleaner environment "

Johnson, who is currently acting Assistant Administrator, has responsibility for implementing the nation's laws dealing with industrial chemicals, pesticides, pollution prevention and food safety. He has held several senior positions in the same program. Johnson, 50, holds a B.A. degree from Taylor University in Indiana and a M.S. degree from George Washington University, Washington, D.C. He received the prestigious Presidential Rank Award for outstanding leadership at EPA in 1997.

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Office of Pesticide Programs, visit our homepage

at: http://www.epa.gov/pesticides

Or call or write us directly at:

Communication Services Branch

Office of Pesticide Programs (7506C)

US Environmental Protection Agency

Ariel Rios Building

1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20004-2403

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