Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Senate has confirmed Katherine Scarlett as the 13th Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), making her President Trump’s top advisor on environmental policy. Scarlett will oversee the implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and work to accelerate environmental reviews and permitting processes for federal projects.
“I’m extraordinarily grateful to President Trump for affording me the opportunity to lead the Council on Environmental Quality,” Scarlett said in a statement. “I will work hard every day to leverage this nation’s environmental policies and technologies to grow the American economy while ensuring that every American has clean air, clHeadline:
Katherine Scarlett Confirmed as 13th Chair of Council on Environmental Quality
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Scarlett will oversee NEPA implementation and lead efforts to streamline federal environmental permitting.
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Senate has confirmed Katherine Scarlett as the 13th Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), making her President Trump’s top advisor on environmental policy. Scarlett will oversee the implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and work to accelerate environmental reviews and permitting processes for federal projects.
“I’m extraordinarily grateful to President Trump for affording me the opportunity to lead the Council on Environmental Quality,” Scarlett said in a statement. “I will work hard every day to leverage this nation’s environmental policies and technologies to grow the American economy while ensuring that every American has clean air, clean water, and clean land.”
Scarlett’s confirmation drew broad praise from energy, manufacturing, and conservation groups, who cited her extensive experience in environmental policy, permitting reform, and infrastructure development. Organizations such as the American Petroleum Institute, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the National Association of Manufacturers lauded her pragmatic, results-driven approach and her ability to balance economic growth with environmental stewardship.
Lawmakers including Senate EPW Committee Chair Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Senator Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) welcomed her confirmation, calling her a “vital choice” to modernize NEPA procedures and advance Trump administration priorities.
Scarlett previously served as CEQ’s Chief of Staff, a senior staffer on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and Chief of Staff for the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council.ean water, and clean land.”
Scarlett’s confirmation drew broad praise from energy, manufacturing, and conservation groups, who cited her extensive experience in environmental policy, permitting reform, and infrastructure development. Organizations such as the American Petroleum Institute, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the National Association of Manufacturers lauded her pragmatic, results-driven approach and her ability to balance economic growth with environmental stewardship.
Lawmakers including Senate EPW Committee Chair Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Senator Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) welcomed her confirmation, calling her a “vital choice” to modernize NEPA procedures and advance Trump administration priorities.
Scarlett previously served as CEQ’s Chief of Staff, a senior staffer on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and Chief of Staff for the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council.
