Who is Gina McCarthy married to?
Kenneth McCareyGina McCarthy / Spouse
Personal life. McCarthy is married to Kenneth McCarey. During her stint at the EPA, her husband lived in Massachusetts, but would often join her for several weeks at a time in Washington. They have three adult children.
Where was Gina McCarthy born?
Dorchester, Boston, MAGina McCarthy / Place of birth
Who is the head of Environmental Protection Agency?
Michael S. Regan
| Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency | |
|---|---|
| Seal of the Environmental Protection Agency | |
| Incumbent Michael S. Regan since March 11, 2021 | |
| Member of | Cabinet |
| Inaugural holder | William D. Ruckelshaus |
Who headed the EPA under Trump?
| Scott Pruitt | |
|---|---|
| President | Donald Trump |
| Deputy | Andrew Wheeler |
| Preceded by | Gina McCarthy |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Wheeler |
Who founded the EPA?
Richard NixonUnited States Environmental Protection Agency / Founder
Celebrating 50 years of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. EPA was created on December 2, 1970, by President Richard Nixon. Read more about the origins of EPA.
What does Michael Regan do?
Michael S. Regan was sworn in as the 16th Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency on March 11, 2021, becoming the first Black man and second person of color to lead the U.S. EPA.
How many employees does the EPA have?
14,297
United States Environmental Protection Agency
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Employees | 14,297 |
| Annual budget | $9,057,401,000 (2020) |
| Agency executives | Michael S. Regan, Administrator Janet McCabe, Deputy Administrator |
| Website | www.epa.gov |
Did NEPA create the EPA?
The bill would have established a Council on Environmental Quality in the Executive Office of the President, declared a national environmental policy, and required the preparation of an annual environmental report. President Nixon signed NEPA into law on January 1, 1970.
Why was the EPA created in 1970?
In 1970, in response to the welter of confusing, often ineffective environmental protection laws enacted by states and communities, President Richard Nixon created the EPA to fix national guidelines and to monitor and enforce them.