Senator Pete Ricketts, US Senator for Nebraska | Sen. Pete Ricketts Official U.S. Senate headshot
Senator Pete Ricketts, US Senator for Nebraska | Sen. Pete Ricketts Official U.S. Senate headshot
Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts from Nebraska confirmed his support for Lee Zeldin as the new Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Ricketts expressed his views following the confirmation vote.
In his statement, Ricketts criticized previous policies under President Biden's administration, stating, “Biden’s EPA attacked an all-the-above American energy approach to appease radical environmentalists. His delusional mandates hurt Nebraska producers and industry." He emphasized that Zeldin will assist in steering the EPA back to its fundamental mission: "protecting people and the environment."
Ricketts praised Zeldin's commitment to adopting a more balanced and transparent approach to rulemaking. He highlighted regulations important for renewable fuel stakeholders and farmers in Nebraska. According to Ricketts, Zeldin will focus on supporting innovation over regulation. "I appreciate his commitment to leverage the potential of liquid fuels, including biofuels, to unlock America’s full energy potential," he added.
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