Michael Regan: “We believe should be properly placed in any kind of situation where there aren't disproportionate impacts to any…”

It is vital for public health and for our economy. Our Nation's water infrastructure is crumbling, which will have an impact on our global competitiveness.

Communities will be left behind if the government shuts down, but those communities that are already disproportionately impacted will be further left behind.

I have met with so many mothers whose children are lead-poisoned, and we are seeing lead-poisoned children all over this country.

The mission of the EPA is to protect public health and the environment, look at cost-effective technologies to do so, and ensure that this country can remain globally competitive.