WASHINGTON – American Forest & Paper Association President and CEO Donna Harman issued the following statement in response to Gina McCarthy’s nomination as EPA administrator this morning.
“AF&PA welcomes the opportunity to work with Gina McCarthy in the role of EPA administrator once she is confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Our association advocates for science-based environmental policies that recognize the sustainability attributes paper and wood products and the sector’s processes and supply chain, and we look forward to a constructive dialog with EPA and its many stakeholders in addressing the nation’s most important priorities.”
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The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance a sustainable U.S. pulp, paper, packaging, and wood products manufacturing industry through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy. AF&PA member companies make products essential for everyday life from renewable and recyclable resources and are committed to continuous improvement through the industry’s sustainability initiative - Better Practices, Better Planet 2020. The forest products industry accounts for approximately 4.5 percent of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufactures approximately $190 billion in products annually, and employs nearly 900,000 men and women. The industry meets a payroll of approximately $50 billion annually and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 47 states. Visit AF&PA online at www.afandpa.org or follow us on Twitter @ForestandPaper.