TOMORROW: E.P.A. Administrator to Deliver Remarks at 2 Events at the National Press Club

Release date: 12/8/2014

Washington - Tomorrow, December 9, E.P.A. Administrator Gina McCarthy will participate in 2 events at the National Press Club. At 12:30 p.m. she will deliver remarks at Green 2.0 and New America Media's public briefing, "Breaking the Green Ceiling", followed by a speech at 1p.m. at the Safe Drinking Water Act 40^th Anniversary Forum. Both events are open to members of the media, and press should follow directions below to RSVP.

Green 2.0 Diversity Forum: "Breaking the Green Ceiling"

The Administrator's remarks at the Green 2.0 and New America Media forum will focus on the steps E.P.A. is taking to recruit, develop and retain a diverse and high-performing workforce. EPA's Office of Civil Rights has made huge progress in promoting access to equal employment opportunities and is committed to making a visible difference in communities across the country.

EVENT DETAILS:

Who: E.P.A. Administrator Gina McCarthy
When: Tuesday, December nine at 12:30 p.m.
Where: National Press Club
529 14^th St NW, 13^th Floor
RSVP: Members of the media interested in covering the event should email [email protected].

Safe Drinking Water Act 40^th Anniversary Forum

At one PM the Administrator will mark the 40^th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act at an experts' forum hosted by the American Water Works Association. She will deliver remarks on the progress and challenges E.P.A. has faced in working to make the U.S. a world leader in providing safe drinking water.

As a result of EPA's work, 93 percent of the population gains public drinking water that meets all health-based standards. But there are challenges to address, including the need for infrastructure enhancements and the impacts of climate change such as sea level rise, stronger storms, and severe droughts.

EVENT DETAILS:

Who: E.P.A. Administrator Gina McCarthy
When: Tuesday, December nine at 1p.m.
Where: National Press Club RSVP: Members of the media interested in attending in-person should email [email protected]. Reporters can watch the Administrator's speech live online by registering at https://eventbrite.com/event/14509587567/

For more information about the Safe Drinking Water Act visit http://www2.epa.gov/safedrinkingwater40

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