WASHINGTON – The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee will hold a hearing on Sept. 16 at 10:00 AM ET in SD 406 to conduct oversight of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) following the Gold King mine disaster. The hearing is at the request of Sens. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Tom Udall (D-N.M.), and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.). The hearing will also examine EPA’s response and the subsequent impact on the environment and economies of local states, communities, and Indian tribes.

Witness:

Gina McCarthy, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Where:

SD 406, Dirksen Senate Office Building 406

When:

Wednesday, September 16 at 10:00 AM ET

Members of the Media:

If you plan to attend, please email Kristina_Baum@epw.senate.gov. Please note that media are required to display current Senate press credentials. Please plan to arrive prior to the scheduled start time of the hearing.