Senate confirms Nishida to lead EPA international office

The Senate Sept. 23 confirmed Jane Nishida by voice vote to lead EPA’s international and tribal affairs office, adding to the list of Biden administration EPA nominees now confirmed. Nishida is assuming the role of assistant administrator for EPA’s Office of International and Tribal Affairs, after serving as principal deputy assistant administrator for the same office. “In this capacity, she manages EPA’s international and tribal programs, working closely with foreign and tribal governments, international and tribal organizations, and other key...