Reissue: E.P.A. Administrator Jackson to Lead U.S. Delegation to Yearly G8 Environment Ministers Meeting in Siracusa, Italy / Administrator to participate in meetings on children’s health and the environment, climate change and biodiversity

(Washington, DC -- April 20, 2009) U.S. E.P.A. Administrator Lisa P. Jackson is scheduled to lead the U.S. delegation to the Group of 8 Environment Ministers Meeting held this year in Siracusa, Italy. This marks her 1st international trip as E.P.A. Administrator. Administrator Jackson will represent the U.S. among Environment Ministers from the Group of 8 (Italy, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Japan, Canada, and Russia) as well as twelve additional Environment Ministers and leaders of international organizations from around the world.

Administrator Jackson will be an active participant in the meetings, which provide an opportunity for an in depth exchange of views.

U.S.-based press interested in attending should apply for media credentials through the G8 Environment Meeting's official Web location at http://accrediti.g8ambiente.it/?l=en-US.

Satellite uplink will be accessible for live broadcasts, audio-video recordings and events. Reservations to use satellite uplink and editing facilities should be made as soon as possible through the G8 Environment Ministry's press office.

Who: E.P.A. Administrator Lisa P. Jackson

What: G8 Environment Ministers Meeting

Thursday, 23 April 2009
Afternoon session: Working Session 3: Climate Change Actions

Friday, 24 April 2009
Morning session: Working Session 4: Children's Health and the Environment

Presentation of Chair's Summary

Press Conference

When: Thursday, April 23 - Friday, April 24

Where: Castello Maniace (Via Castello di Maniace, 51) on the island of Ortigia in Siracusa, Italy. The
nearest airport is Catania Fontanarossa.

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