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Senator John Hoeven has expressed his support following the confirmation of Lee Zeldin as the new administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The U.S. Senate recently confirmed Zeldin to lead the agency.

In a statement, Senator Hoeven highlighted Zeldin's qualifications and intentions for the EPA. "Lee Zeldin has the right experience and record to lead the EPA and make sure that the agency’s regulations work in the real world," said Hoeven.

Hoeven also noted Zeldin's commitment to reducing what he described as unnecessary regulations. "He’s committed to roll-back unnecessary regulations like the Waters of the U.S. and others that have tied the hands of our energy producers, farmers, ranchers, and private property owners," he stated.

The senator emphasized a shared goal of maintaining clean air and water while addressing concerns about regulatory overreach under previous leadership at the EPA. "We all want clean air and water, but the EPA under the previous administration has gone overboard," he added. Hoeven looks forward to collaborating with Administrator Zeldin to address these issues.