Meiburg Illuminates Agency Work for NPR’s 1A

Last week, Stan Meiburg appeared on NPR’s 1A as part of their Dot Gov series, which explores the inner workings of the federal government. In the January 15 episode, Meiburg offered an inside look at the EPA’s daily operations, highlighting its critical role in keeping our air and water clean, managing hazardous waste, and ensuring chemical products are safe and effective. He emphasized that millions of Americans depend on the EPA to protect public health and the environment.

 What are the values that will be embodied in the decisions that only the EPA administrator can make about risks associated with particular threats or standards?

Looking ahead, Meiburg identified the issues he’ll be following closely under the new administration, including public health standards, ecosystem protection, and energy policies. Importantly, he reminded listeners that the specifics of how the EPA is operated amount to much more than technical minutiae —they reflect our core societal values, balancing cost-benefit analyses with the imperative to safeguard all Americans.

You can hear the whole conversation at the 1A website, or wherever you enjoy listening to podcasts.