Families across America are tightening their budgets; the President has directed us to do the same. EPA’s 2011 proposed budget reduces costs while strengthening American communities and boosting the green economy. This proposal is aligned with Administrator Jackson’s key priorities.

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Administrator Jackson briefed stakeholders about the budget. The video is below.

Administrator Jackson also participated in a press conference call before the Budget Briefing. The audio recording and captions are provided below.

After all the work of the past year, President Obama asked the members of his cabinet to report back to the American people. Administrator Jackson recorded a short video message on our historic progress.

 

  Visit WhiteHouse.gov to get full reports from members of the President’s Cabinet.

MEMORANDUM
From: Lisa P. Jackson, Administrator
To: All EPA Employees                                            

Colleagues:

Almost one year ago, I began my work as Administrator.  It has been a deeply fulfilling 12 months and a wonderful homecoming for me.  As our first year together draws to a close, we must now look to the tasks ahead.

In my First Day Memo, I outlined five priorities for my time as Administrator.  We have made enormous strides on all five, and our achievements reflect your hard work and dedication.  By working with our senior policy team, listening to your input and learning from the experiences of the last 12 months, we have strengthened our focus and expanded the list of priorities.  Listed below are seven key themes to focus the work of our agency.  Read More »»

Stakeholders and members of Congress are commending Administrator Jackson’s proposal to strengthen smog standards that protect the air all Americans breathe. On Thursday, January 7, EPA proposed the strictest health standards to date for smog. The standards are grounded in the best available science, and are estimated to prevent substantial amounts of respiratory illness and save thousands of lives. The agency is proposing to replace the standards set by the previous administration, which many believe were not protective enough of human health.

The following are statements from stakeholders and members of Congress in response to Administrator Jackson’s announcement:

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Yesterday, EPA proposed the strictest ever standards for smog, a pollutant that is linked to a number of serious health problems, ranging from aggravation of asthma to increased risk of premature death in people with heart or lung disease. Ozone can even harm healthy people who work and play outdoors. The standards proposed yesterday are grounded in science and would reduce premature deaths, emergency room visits, and missed school and work days

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I’ve recorded a short video message wishing you the best for the holidays and the New Year. Please watch my holiday video message below.

Thank you for all that you’ve done to protect our health and our environment. You’ve helped make this a year to remember. Season’s greetings and best wishes for 2010!

After a thorough examination of the scientific evidence and careful consideration of public comments, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that greenhouse gases (GHGs) threaten the public health and welfare of the American people. Read more about the endangerment finding.

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On the first day of her visit to her childhood hometown, Administrator Lisa P. Jackson kept a busy schedule. She spoke to the Brownfields2009 Conference, met with community members and environmental stakeholders, and took a helicopter tour of the area. Check out the images below.

On Tuesday, November 17, Administrator Jackson spoke to the Brownfields2009 Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. The conference was one stop on Administrator Jackson’s first official visit to her former home city since becoming Administrator of the EPA. In her speech, Administrator Jackson addressed the critical economic and environmental issues facing our nation today. She explained how brownfields cleanups — community based efforts to remediate contaminated lots and prepare them for redevelopment — play a role in creating jobs, protecting health, expanding the conversation on environmentalism, and providing hope.

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MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT: Next Steps - Environmental Justice and Civil Rights

FROM: Administrator Lisa P. Jackson

TO: All EPA Employees

15 years ago, the first Executive Order on Environmental Justice was signed by President Clinton. Since that time, EPA and its partners have made progress on identifying and addressing the health and environmental burdens faced by communities disproportionately impacted by pollution. We should be proud of the work we’ve done to expand the reach of environmentalism and give those communities a voice in critical decisions that impact their lives. But a great deal of work remains ahead of us, and as EPA Administrator I am more committed than ever to environmental justice. Read More »»