Trump announces nominations of deputy chiefs for EPA, Energy Department

President TrumpDonald John TrumpHillicon Valley: US hits Huawei with new charges | Judge orders Pentagon to halt ‘war cloud’ work amid Amazon challenge | IRS removes guidance on Fortnite game currency NASA astronaut reunites with dog after breaking record for longest space mission by a woman Trump says his ‘life would’ve been a lot easier’ if he picked Barr over Sessions MORE on Thursday announced the nominations of two officials to become the deputy chiefs of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Energy Department. 

Douglas Benevento will be nominated as the EPA’s deputy administrator and Mark Menezes will be nominated to be the deputy Energy secretary. 

Benevento has held various roles at the EPA since 2017, most recently serving as associate deputy administrator. Before joining the Trump administration, he worked for Xcel Energy, a gas and electric utility. He was also registered as a lobbyist for Colorado Interstate Gas. 

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He is reportedly close with Andrew WheelerAndrew WheelerOvernight Energy: Green group sues Trump over major environmental rollback | New fuel efficiency standard could take months to complete | Trump unveils picks for EPA, Energy deputies Completion of Trump fuel efficiency standard changes could be far off: report Trump announces nominations of deputy chiefs for EPA, Energy Department MORE, the agency’s administrator. According to E&E News, Wheeler was a groomsman in Benevento’s 2000 wedding. 

Wheeler said in a statement on the nomination that he has “known and worked with” Benevento for years and that he is “uniquely qualified” for the role. 

Menezes has served as under secretary of Energy since 2017, advising the department on energy policy and energy technology. Before that, he worked as an executive with Berkshire Hathaway Energy. He has also lobbied for several energy companies. 

Menezes said in a statement released by the Energy Department that he is “honored” that President Trump intends to nominate him for the role and “grateful” for the opportunity. 

“I am proud of all the success our department has accomplished and commit to continue building upon this progress as we further our country’s energy independence and continue pursuing breakthroughs in American innovation,” he said. 

In a statement, Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette also praised Menezes. 

“The department has thrived under his steady leadership and expertise,” Brouillette said. “I urge the U.S. Senate to expeditiously confirm him and look forward to continuing to serve alongside my friend and colleague to advance U.S. energy independence and security.”

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