The Obama administration announced yesterday that UVA environmental law Professor Jon Cannon was selected to take a post at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Cannon’s position as deputy administrator of the EPA is contingent upon U.S. Senate approval. Cannon, who was appointed to the Albemarle County Planning Commission by Supervisor David Slutzky, has worked on the Obama transition team since November. Cannon previously worked as general counsel to the EPA during the Clinton administration.
"I’m honored that President Obama intends to nominate me to this position and look forward to the Senate confirmation process," Cannon said in a press release.
Environmental Law professor Jon Cannon will take a leave from the law school if his position is approved by the Senate.
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