[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.