Pres. Roberts statement on nomination of Gina McCarthy to be EPA Administrator

[TRIANGLE, VA.]  United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today:

“Being the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is no easy task. I commend Gina McCarthy for being willing to take the job on.

“The UMWA is prepared to sit down with Ms. McCarthy and discuss the very serious issues active and retired coal miners, their families and their communities confront in an increasingly challenging regulatory environment.”