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December 23, 2016
OKFB applauds Scott Pruitt’s appointment as EPA administrator
klahoma Farm Bureau President Tom Buchanan released the following statement following Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt's appointment as administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. “Oklahoma Farm Bureau congratulates Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt on being named administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the Donald Trump administration. “Pruitt’s selection as EPA administrator is a win for farmers and ranchers across the country. As Oklahoma attorney general, Pruitt has been a staunch advocate of agriculture and Oklahoma Farm Bureau. He continuously has defended farmers and ranchers against the EPA and has led the charge in suing the agency over its burdensome regulations such as the Waters of the United States rule and the Clean Power Plan. “We are confident Pruitt will restore the EPA to its constitutional role, allowing farmers and ranchers to freely produce the safest, most abundant and most affordable food supply in the world.”
Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt speaks to Oklahoma Farm Bureau members during the opening session of the 2016 OKFB Annual Meeting Nov. 11, 2016, in Oklahoma City.
OKFB President Tom Buchanan praises WIIN Act he U.S. Senate gave final approval to the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act on Dec. 9, 2016. The WIIN Act contains the Water Resources Development Act of 2016, which authorizes investment in ports, locks, dams and other water infrastructure improvements across the country. The measure also includes Oklahoma’s water rights agreement between the states, Oklahoma City and the Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations. Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Tom Buchanan praised the legislation in the following statement. “As Oklahoma farmers and ranchers, our very livelihood hinges on a clean and
accessible supply of water. We not only use it to irrigate our crops and provide for our livestock, but also rely on it to transport our commodities to market. By investing in water infrastructure projects, the WIIN Act helps guarantee we can continue producing and marketing high-quality and affordable food to our nation and to the world. “This legislation also approves Oklahoma’s historic water rights agreement, providing a pathway for our state to explore and act on methods to provide a safe and plentiful water supply for every single Oklahoman. “As always, we are thankful for Senate
Environment and Public Works Committee Chairman Jim Inhofe’s support of farmers and ranchers. We know this legislation would not be possible without his vision, hard work and leadership.” Find a link to more information about the WIIN act in the online story on the OKFB website.