About EPA
Michael L. Goo, Associate Administrator for the Office of Policy
Michael Goo
- Phone: 202-564-4332
- Email: PolicyOffice@epa.gov
- About the Office of Policy
Michael L. Goo comes to EPA after extensive time spent on Capitol Hill, most recently as the Staff Director and Chief Counsel for the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming. There he played a key role in drafting and negotiating the House-passed Waxman-Markey clean energy legislation. Prior to serving on the House Select Committee, Michael was the Climate Legislative Director for the Natural Resources Defense Council and spent time at the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. During the Clinton Administration, Michael was appointed Special Assistant to the General Counsel here at EPA and transitioned to a career position for the Air and Radiation Law Office in EPA’s Office of General Counsel. He received several awards while at EPA, including Bronze and Gold medals and an EPA OGC Award for Excellence. Michael graduated from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis and cum laude from Vassar College.