    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1994, Book II)]
    [September 23, 1994]
    [Pages 1601-1602]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Nomination for Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality
    September 23, 1994

        The White House today announced a plan to reorganize the
    environmental operations within the Executive Office of the President by
    merging the White House Office on Environmental Policy (OEP) with the
    Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). In a move that will give
    continued strength to environmental policymaking in the administration,
    environmental activities will be consolidated under the Chair of the
    CEQ.
        The President will nominate Kathleen A. (Katie) McGinty, currently
    Director of the Office on Environmental Policy, as Chair of the CEQ.
        ``I am pleased to nominate Katie as my new chair of the Council on
    Environmental Quality,'' the President said. ``She has served this
    administration, the American people, and most of all the environment
    with skill and dedication. I am confident that Katie will continue to
    reflect my commitment to the environment in her new, expanded role.''
        The President continued, ``This merger will enable us to advance our
    environmental agenda sensibly and effectively. Joining these two teams

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    will make it easier to achieve the goals of economic growth and
    environmental protection.''

    Note: A biography of the nominee was made available by the Office of the
    Press Secretary.