Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Deputy Secretary of Department of Energy, was confirmed on Thursday amidst falling gas prices and a soon-to-be-announced costly and controversial new EPA air pollution rule.
Vice President Biden gave remarks at the Energy Department on Friday before the swearing in stating “We’re in the midst of a remarkable energy revolution in this country. It’s turning our energy from a strategic liability to a strategic asset”. Sherwood-Randall worked for Biden when he was a senator on the Foreign Relations Committee.
As part of her responsibilities, Dr. Sherwood-Randall will promote the Administration’s all-of-the-above energy strategy for a low carbon future and a strong economy. “I am excited to have this opportunity to serve with Secretary Moniz and the multi-talented Energy Department staff, whose mission is vital to a strong economy and to our national security” stated Sherwood-Randall.
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The Obama administration is preparing to unveil an air pollution rule shortly after the midterm elections that could be among the most costly and controversial in history. http://thehill.com/regulation/energy-environment/220471-epa-readies-major-ozone-change
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking approval from the White House for a proposal to update the nation’s outdated ozone standards. The agency punted on the air pollution rules three years ago and missed another deadline last year. http://content.usatoday.com/communities/theoval/post/2011/09/obama-decides-against-change-in-ozone-standards/1#.VEFFg6CRNbo