McQueen to head EPA Region 6

DALLAS – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Aug. 5 the appointment of Ken McQueen of New Mexico to become regional administrator for EPA Region 6. McQueen will oversee environmental protection efforts in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas and in 66 Tribal Nations. (Source: EPA 08/05/19) EPA Region 4 covers the Gulf Coast states of Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi, plus Georgia, Kentucky, North and South Carolina, Tennessee and 6 Tribal Nations.