AISI Statement on the Confirmation of Michael Regan as EPA Administrator

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kevin Dempsey, president and CEO of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), today issued the following statement on the Senate confirmation of the nomination of Michael Regan to serve as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):

“We congratulate Michael Regan on his confirmation as EPA Administrator, and appreciate his distinguished background and commitment to innovation and technologies – like those that are made with steel – in reducing our nation’s carbon footprint. The American steel industry is the cleanest and most energy-efficient of the leading steel industries in the world, and steel is the most recycled material on the planet. As such, we are encouraged by the new administrator’s commitment to caring for our shared environment as well as his demonstrated work in collaborating with stakeholders. The steel-producing members of AISI strongly share that commitment, as well as being part of the solution to addressing climate change. We look forward to working with Mr. Regan to continue the industry’s leading role as a sustainability solutions-provider.”

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AISI serves as the voice of the American steel industry in the public policy arena and advances the case for steel in the marketplace as the preferred material of choice. AISI also plays a lead role in the development and application of new steels and steelmaking technology. AISI’s membership is comprised of integrated and electric arc furnace steelmakers, and associate members who are suppliers to or customers of the steel industry. For more news about steel and its applications, view AISI’s website at www.steel.org. Follow AISI on Facebook or Twitter (@AISISteel)