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Jacqueline E. Schafer
Biography
[EPA press release - February 23, 1982]
Anne M. Gorsuch, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, today announced the appointment of Jacqueline E. Schafer to the position of regional administrator for EPA's Region 2. Headquartered in New York City, the region includes the states of New York and New Jersey, as well as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Schafer joins EPA after five years as a professional staff member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. She was responsible for assisting the Republican members of the committee in the development and oversight of environmental and economic development legislation. She worked on a wide range of environmental legislation, including the Clean Water Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, and the Noise Control Act. Since January 1981, she was responsible for coordinating all committee activities relating to the Congressional Budget Act. From 1971 to 1976, Schafer was legislative assistant to U.S. Senator James L. Buckley (R-NY).
The EPA appointment becomes effective March 8, 1982.
"Jackie Schafer has a thorough understanding of the complex laws under which EPA operates," said Administrator Gorsuch in announcing the appointment. "She also has a broad knowledge of the special problems of the New York and New Jersey area, thanks to her experience with Senator Buckley. EPA is fortunate to have such a highly qualified person to take over one of the agency's most challenging regional assignments."
Mrs. Gorsuch also paid tribute to Richard T. Dewling, who has served as acting regional administrator in Region 2 for the past year. "The solid work of professionals like Dick Dewling and his staff makes it possible for Jackee Schafer to step into a region that is already functioning in an effective, efficient and responsible manner. I know Jackee will be able to count on continuing support from the regional staff."
Before Senator Buckley's election in 1970, Schafer worked on his campaign and handled all environmental issues for him. From 1967 to 1970, she was an analyst in the banking studies department and a research assistant in the research department of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
In recent years, Schafer has worked extensively in Republican organizations. She researched environment and energy issues for the Reagan/Bush campaign, prepared a transition report on the Council on Environmental Quality for the Executive Office of the President, and served on the Arlington County, Va., Republican Committee.
A native of Greenport, N.Y., Schafer holds an A.B. in Economics (1967) from Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vt.