President-Elect Donald Trump has gained media attention as he has begun his process of making appointments. Two recent environmental appointments include:
- Rick Perry appointed as Energy Secretary – Longest serving Texas Governor
- Scott Puritt appointed as Administrator of the EPA – Oklahoma Attorney General
President-Elect Trump's nominations will be passed to the US Senate for committee consideration and confirmation. Confirmation is a simple majority vote on whether to confirm, reject, or take no action on the nomination.