United States Environmental Protection Agency Communications And Public Affairs (A-107) &EPA Environmental News Charles L. Grizzle, Assistant Administrator for the Office of Administration and Resources Management at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, has resigned his position effective August 16. Grizzle is leaving EPA to accept a position as Senior Vice President with The Jefferson Group in Washington, Reacting to the announcement, EPA Administrator William K. Reilly said, "In all the years that Charlie Grizzle headed the budget office, appropriations for EPA continually increased. Charlie expertly managed a multi-billion dollar budget for one of the most complex sets of programs in the world. He understood what the dollar figures attached to those programs really meant in terms of environmental protection. He also has been instrumental in efforts to secure a new, much needed building for EPA employees, and the Agency looks forward to its new home in the Federal Triangle. We shall all miss him, and we deeply appreciate what he has done for EPA." While at EPA, Grizzle was responsible for the programs of the Agency and management of four key offices: Comptroller, including all the financial and budget policy and operations; Human Resources Management, encompassing executive recruitment and development; Information Resources Management, which includes agency-wide ADP processing and procurement, data management and computer network design; and Administration, covering the areas of procurement, cooperative agreements, grants to states, universities and other institutions, facilities management, and health and safety policies for the entire Agency. Grizzle, 42, was appointed Assistant Administrator for the Office of Administration and Resources Management in 1988 by former President Ronald Reagan and reappointed by President George Bush. Prior to his position at EPA Grizzle served as Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Agriculture from 1983 to 1988. FOR RELEASE THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 1991 GRIZZLE TO LEAVE EVa Lauren Milone (202) 382-4355 D.C R-113 # • # # ------- United States Environmental Protection Agency Communications And Public Affairs (A-107) &EPA Note to Correspondents RECEIVED THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 1991 JUL 0 8 1991 ENVIRONMENTAL rnJlECTlUN AGtlMCY LIBRARY, REGION V The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) will sign a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Friday, June 28. There will be a photo opportunity at the signing ceremony. EPA Administrator William K. Reilly and AARP Executive Director Horace B. Deets will sign the MOU expanding the involvement of senior citizens in community environmental activities. With older Americans serving as the single largest group of volunteers in the United States today, EPA and AARP hope to provide opportunities for senior citizens to incorporate their experience and expertise into local environmental initiatives. Volunteer efforts such as serving as community watchdogs, organizing local cleanup efforts, and working with local governments to encourage recycling initiatives, are just a few ways in which volunteer actions can make a difference in the environment. Both EPA and AARP agree to provide assistance where needed to promote greater involvement of our nation's senior population in the preservation and enhancement of our environment. Citizen involvement and commitment to an environmental ethic are essential to ensuring a clean environment for future generations. The ceremony will take place at EPA at 3:30 p.m. in room 1103 of the West Tower. John Kasper, director Press Services Division 202-382-4355 R-114 US EPA Headquarters and Chemical Libraries EPA West Bldg Room 3340 Maiicode 3404T 1301 Constitution Ave NW Washington DC 20004 202-588-0556 ------- |