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Stephen L. JohnsonAdministrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Stephen L. Johnson, the first career employee to ascend to the top position at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, brings his perspective on current environmental issues to this Policy Leadership Forum.He highlights policy initiatives at EPA during his tenure and assesses progress against environmental challenges facing the nation.
Biography
Stephen L. Johnson was sworn in as the 11th Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protections Agency on May 2, 2005.He assumed the position with the stated goal of promoting and maintaining the utilization of sound science while using collaborative, innovative approaches to solving environmental problems.
Prior to becoming Administrator, Johnson had served as the Acting Administrator (since January 2005), Deputy Administrator (from August 2004 to January 2005) and Acting Deputy Administrator of the Agency (from July 2003 to August 2004).He has been part of the EPA for 25 years, holding top leadership positions in the agency's Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances and Office of Pesticide Programs.
He has received numerous awards and commendations, capped in 2001 when he received the Presidential Rank Award for distinguished executives for sustained extraordinary accomplishments.This is the highest award that can be given to a civilian federal employee.In 1997 he was awarded the Presidential Rank Award for meritorious executives for sustained accomplishments, which is the second-highest federal employee award.Johnson also received the EPA's Excellence in Management Award, seven bronze medals, and the silver medal for superior service, as well as the Vice President's Hammer Award for streamlining the pesticide registration program.Johnson received a B.A. in biology from Taylor University in Indiana and an M.S. in pathology from George Washington University, and he was awarded an honorary doctorate of science by Taylor University
Johnson received a B.A. in biology from Taylor University in Indiana and an M.S. in pathology from George Washington University, and he was awarded an honorary doctorate of science by Taylor University.
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Stephen L. Johnson | Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Stephen L. Johnson
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Johnson is the first career employee to ascend to the top position at EPA.
During his talk, Johnson highlighted progress the United States has made on environmental protection in recent years, remarking that "our air, our water, and our land are cleaner today than they were a generation ago."He noted, however, that there is work still to be done.
"I believe America is moving into a new phase of environmental protection," he said, "evolving from pollution control to pollution prevention to sustainability."
Johnson laid out challenges facing the United States and the greater global community as they move forward.Among them, he listed ensuring a safe, clean, and sustainable water supply, greater energy security, and preserving biodiversity.
He also noted that these challenges are different than those the world faced a generation ago and likewise must be approached differently.
"Addressing the multi-dimensional environmental challenges of the 21st century requires a more holistic mindset, one that looks beyond today and toward achieving a truly sustainable solution for tomorrow."
The public remarks were Johnson's first since the Supreme Court ruled that EPA has the authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from automobiles.When asked what the response to the ruling would be, Johnson replied "We are actively reviewing the Supreme Court decision ... and considering our options.
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