Lummis says EPA Air Pollution Office nominee’s policies will threaten Wyoming’s energy industry

CASPER, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - Last Thursday, the senate approved the president’s nominee to lead the Environmental Protection Agency’s Air Pollution Office.

Joe Goffman has served as the principal deputy assistant administrator for the EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation since 2021. EPA administrator Michael Regan said Goffman has played a central role in developing and executing policies that deliver on Biden’s agenda to address the climate crisis and ensuring clean air.

His confirmation was narrowly passed, with the final vote totaling 50-49. Senator John Barrasso was absent following the death of his wife, Bobbi.

Senator Cynthia Lummis voted against appointing Goffman, saying his career has been focused on job-killing regulations and anti-American policies.

In a statement, Lummis said, “At a time when Wyoming families are paying more than ever for their energy needs and our dependence on foreign adversaries for energy is at an all-time high, we need to staff the EPA with people dedicated to removing unnecessary hurdles for American energy, not employing Green New Deal activists like Goffman hellbent on implementing their outrageous climate agenda at the expense of the people of Wyoming and our national security.”