President Donald Trump on Monday named a roster of officials to lead federal energy and environmental agencies until his nominees are confirmed by the Senate.
Walter Cruickshank will serve as the Interior Department’s acting secretary, the White House announced on a website detailing picks for temporary agency leaders. Trump’s nominee to lead Interior, Doug Burgum, is awaiting Senate confirmation.
Ingrid Kolb will serve as acting Energy secretary while Trump’s DOE nominee, Chris Wright, awaits Senate confirmation.
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James Payne will act as acting EPA administrator. Trump has nominated Lee Zeldin for that Senate-confirmed post.
