"EPA: Wheeler Jokes With Senators, Talks Policy"

"Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler sat down for his first congressional hearing as head of the agency this morning.

Appearing before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Wheeler faced a number of policy questions about how he plans to run EPA. He took over last month after Scott Pruitt resigned under heavy scrutiny for alleged excessive spending and misuse of his office.

Senators expressed relief that instead of asking Pruitt about his various scandals, they were greeted with a familiar face in Wheeler, who had served as the panel's staff director in the past."

Kevin Bogardus reports for Greenwire August 1, 2018.

SEE ALSO:

"Democrats Call On Acting EPA Chief To Distance Himself From Scott Pruitt" (ABC News)

"New EPA Chief Makes Clear: The Easing of Environmental Rules Will Continue" (InsideClimate News)

"EPA Head Wants Car Industry, States To Compromise On Emissions" (Reuters)

"EPA's Wheeler Promises '50-State Solution' For New Auto Pollution Rules, Seeks Peace With California" (Washington Examiner)

"Wheeler: EPA To Create Public ‘Dashboard’ on RFS Waivers" (Biomass)

"EPA’s Wheeler Gets Warmer Welcome At Senate Hearing" (The Hill)