) I thank Congressman
Charlie Taylor of North Carolina for joining us today.
And I want to thank each employee of this agency for helping make this
progress possible.) Steve is also the first professional
scientist to lead the agency.
We must build on our progress and the conservation and protection of our
wetlands, soil, and wildlife habitats . President. "To achieve that, we must assure that the globally
important natural resources of the Reserve will be managed and cared for in
perpetuity, and that the Reserve also will provide a stunning array of outdoor
opportunities to experience Southern California as it was many years ago. Bren said the new donation
announced today will help fund his "highest priority and personal
passion": The creation of two more mountains-to-sea trails "that
allow people to hike, bike or ride from the mountains to the ocean
unimpeded as they experience the magnitude , magnificence and diversity
of the Irvine Ranch Land Reserve.
Today's announcements build on Bren's donation in November 2001 of an
additional 11,000 acres of pristine wildlands -- most of it in the North Ranch
in the spheres of the cities of Anaheim and Orange -- for permanent
protection.

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And that puts us on a pace to meet our goal.
Our strategy is working. God bless .
None of these objectives can be achieved without the commitment of our
professional staff . The success of EPA and the health of our nation's
environment cannot be separated from the productivity and creativity of my
colleagues. I am humbled by the
trust you have placed in me, and look forward to working together to provide
the next generation a cleaner, safer environment in which to live , work and
play.
Thank you very much, Mr. "The Irvine Ranch Land Reserve
is gaining national recognition as a spectacular natural and recreational
resource unmatched in its variety. Since then ,
40 miles of new trails have opened on the Reserve, bringing to more than
200 the miles of trails on the reserve.
"From a biological perspective, the Reserve is extraordinarily diverse,
with numerous species of wildlife and some of the richest stands of native
grasslands, oak woodlands and coastal sage scrub left in Southern California,"
Burget said.

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He has 24 years
of experience here at the EPA. He is the first career EPA employee to hold the
office of Administrator . Steve, congratulations.
Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton praised the Reserve as "a model of
public-private partnership that will conserve our natural heritage for both
people and wildlife .

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So one
of Steve's first tasks -- and I look forward to joining you on this task -- to
further reduce air pollution is to work with Congress to pass the Clear Skies
legislation. Last year we obtained commitments to reduce
future pollution by an estimated 1 billion pounds, an increase of 50 percent
over the 2001 level. We'll continue to
vigorously enforce our environmental laws. We'll encourage good stewardship of
natural resources, and we will focus on results.

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"I want the Irvine Ranch Land Reserve to set a new standard for
conservation stewardship and public access that will be understood and
appreciated not just in Orange County, but throughout the United States," Bren
told the assembled guests. The new funds also will be used
to maintain and restore the Reserve's many important habitats.

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We've restored nearly 1,200 abandoned
industrial sites to productive use. These rules are
a good start, but they are not a substitute for effective legislation.
Mr. I would like to thank them for their continued hard work and
devotion to our mission.
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Welcome. We've reduced air pollution by more than 10 percent. (Applause .
Over the past 35 years, EPA has been a significant part of our nation's
many environmental accomplishments."
O'Connell said the many tasks of the Irvine Ranch Land Reserve Trust will
include:

* Accelerating public access to many new areas of the Reserve, with a
focus on outings and access that do not require guides;

* Funding in perpetuity the management , maintenance and improvement of
the natural resources on the Irvine Ranch Land Reserve;

* Mobilizing people and organizations with a special interest in the
Reserve to help build upon the unified approach to stewardship that
The Nature Conservancy and public agencies have developed over the
past decade;

* Creating and carrying out an ambitious long-term vision for the
Reserve and focusing new financial resources and energy to restoring,
managing and providing access to what Bren called "this spectacular
place.

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Remarks by President Bush in Swearing-In Ceremony for the EPA Administrator

And Congress needs to pass the bill this year. The budget I submitted this year to Congress
includes a $44-million pilot program to develop tools to better monitor urban
water systems so we can detect contamination as quickly as possible.
And finally, we will continue our enforcement strategy which focuses on
achieving real environmental improvements that benefit everyone. Your visit today highlights to the nation and to the world the
importance of protecting our environment. Your selection of a career
scientist to serve as Administrator has clearly demonstrated your dedication
to science on which agency decisions are based. And that is why we're here, to accelerate environmental progress
and to deliver better, more efficient results while maintaining our economic
competitiveness.
When my daughters call, they ask if my grandchildren's playgrounds are
safe, if their water is healthy to drink, if their houses are built on safe
ground.

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I'm sorry that Laura couldn't join us , but today she's been touring the
Egyptian desert.)
I want to thank Secretary of Transportation Norm Mineta for joining us. We've substantially increased funding to improve water
quality in the Great Lakes. On Earth Day last year, I announced a
new goal to restore, improve and protect at least 3 million acres of wetlands
by 2009.
Bren also used the historic event to:

* Say the $20 million gift will be used to accelerate public access to
more areas of the Reserve , including opening nearly 30 new trails
during the next three to five years.

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Our policies are protecting the environment while also promoting growth. The
budget also increases support for EPA homeland security programs by more than
70 percent next year. President, members of the Cabinet , Chairman Taylor, my family, friends
and distinguished colleagues: I welcome you to EPA Headquarters .
Today, I am proud and honored to stand side-by-side with you, Mr. These experiences have taught us that
sound science is the basis of our achievements and the genesis for our future
successes .
These past successes are the solid foundation for future advancements in
environmental stewardship . President, thank you again for this opportunity.

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And I want to thank all the EPA employees who work in the
field to work on this collaborative effort.
President, you are the first President to visit EPA Headquarters here at Ariel
Rios. By expanding the roles of technology,
collaborative partnerships and flexible policies, we will be able to engage
broad interests and deliver results quicker and more effectively than ever
before.

* Introduce Michael O'Connell as executive director of the IRLR Trust."

* Accept on behalf of the Reserve's landowners/stewardship partners , a
2004 Award of Excellence from the Joint Venture Partners in
Stewardship Program sponsored by the U.
"Partnerships will form the very heart of the Trust, guiding virtually
everything we do," he said.

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I
want to thank the former EPA Administrator, the former governor of New Jersey ,
Christie Todd Whitman, for coming today.)
Steve Johnson is the right man to build on this progress. President, I approach the task of leading the Environmental Protection
Agency with great enthusiasm and profound optimism."
The IRLR Trust's goal is to mobilize people and organizations with a
special interest in the Reserve; continue a common approach to stewardship;
agree to a more ambitious vision for what the Reserve might become, and to
focus new financial resources and energy toward restoring, managing and
providing access.S.
At the time of the 2001 land gift , the Bren Foundation committed
$30 million to fund both accelerated public access and the long-term
maintenance and restoration of the Reserve's sensitive habitats.

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(Applause. (Applause . Today, America's air, land and water are cleaner than they were in
2001. With this background, Steve will help us
continue to place sound scientific analysis at the heart of all major
environmental decisions.
The EPA recently finalized a rule that places the first-ever national cap
on mercury emissions from power plants, which will result in a nearly 70-
percent decrease in these emissions . After one year, we've already enhanced over 800,000 acres of
wetlands.
As a career scientist , I spent the majority of my adult life working side-
by-side with the world's experts in the field of environmental protection. President, under your leadership, our country has made great strides
in cleaning our air, water and land in a way that allows our nation to
continue to grow and prosper .
Mark Burget, executive director of The Nature Conservancy in California,
praised today's announcements, calling them "a milestone in public-private
collaborative efforts" to expand both the protection and public enjoyment of
some of Southern California's most significant natural resources . "The Nature Conservancy is looking forward to working closely
with the new Irvine Ranch Land Reserve Trust to manage and protect this
valuable natural treasure while giving millions of residents the opportunity
to experience the great outdoors.

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1:48 P. Under Steve's leadership, we will work to ensure that
every American community continues to have a water supply that is clean and is
safe .S.
Speaking in Irvine Regional Park to 200 invited environmentalists, city,
county, state and federal officials, Reserve landowners, and outdoor and
environmental advocates, Bren announced creation of the Irvine Ranch Land
Reserve Trust. It passes through the sphere of Anaheim, and the cities of
Orange, Tustin, Irvine and Newport Beach. It captures and protects the
historic beauty and natural diversity of Southern California. It contains
parks, beaches, permanently protected open space, habitats and wildlands set
aside over the years for the enjoyment of citizens of Orange County, Southern
California and the world."

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Congratulations. He happens to be the Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee
on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies.
As I prepared for today, I thought about how I felt when the President
asked me to lead the EPA .)
Mr.
Mr.
Before joining the Trust, O'Connell held a number of key positions
with The Nature Conservancy in California, including managing director
of the South Coast Ecoregion and senior advisor for Science and
Policy. "Through its far-sighted
conservation ethic and public-mindedness, The Irvine Company has given
the people of Orange County and California a treasure for all
generations to enjoy," Norton said in presenting the awards. That donation increased the amount of protected lands in the
Irvine Ranch Land Reserve to more than 50,000 acres -- more than half of the
historic 93,000-acre Irvine Ranch .

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WASHINGTON, The following is a transcript of
remarks by President Bush in the Swearing-In Ceremony for the EPA
Administrator:

Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D. (Applause . (Applause.

Donald Bren Unveils Long-Range Vision for Expanded Public Access Wildlands Protection on 50 000-Acre Irvine Ranch Land Reserve

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I'm proud to visit the headquarters of the
Environmental Protection Agency.) She tells me that if you take away the pyramids,
it just looks like West Texas. Congressman , I'm proud
you're here. - Non-profit Irvine Ranch Land Reserve Trust created to fulfill vision
for land as world-class natural and recreational resource

- Additional $20 million donated to expedite expanded public access and
enhanced conservation resource management; brings to $50 million
amount Bren Foundation has donated to enhance Reserve

- First of three Mountains-to-Sea Trails is complete, stretching from
Anaheim Hills to Back Bay of Newport Beach; two more are planned

- U. This award suggests to me that we are well
on the way to creating a national treasure here for all to enjoy." O'Connell said the Irvine Ranch Land
Reserve Trust will fulfill Bren's vision of the Reserve as a world-class
natural and recreational asset by forging strong partnerships with landowners,
managers and other Reserve stakeholders .

The work may be in local, national or international areas.

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(Laughter.)
My administration is fulfilling our responsibility to be good stewards of
the Earth. We put in place
clean diesel rules that will cut emissions from heavy-duty vehicles by more
than 90 percent over 10 years. We'll continue to protect the
health of our citizens, and help guarantee the quality of our air, water and
land for generations to come.
I'm looking forward to working with this good man as he leads this
important agency.

MR. (Laughter.M.

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THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon.) I am honored to be here to
congratulate Steve Johnson on becoming America's 11th EPA Administrator. Since 2001,
the EPA has increased compliance inspections by 19 percent, and civil
investigations by 24 percent. JOHNSON: Thank you, sir. Even after years of Latin, German, scientific
training, the only word that I could think of was, "wow" -- (laughter) -- wow. Today the air across our country is the cleanest
it has been in three decades; our food and drinking water supplies are safer;
our land is better protected . He said the Bren Foundation would make a $20 million gift to
the Trust to support enhanced conservation and recreation on the Reserve."
Bren said he imagines "a world-renowned park, restored and managed to a
standard that inspires other conservation areas and land managers -- and a
place where people can enjoy nature and open space close to their homes, and
where visitors from around the world come to experience the best of Southern
California. The product
of years of cooperative planning and implementation across multiple
jurisdictions, the "Mountains to Sea Trail" connects the rugged
Anaheim Hills above Irvine Regional Park with the Back Bay of Newport
Beach . The
Nature Conservancy's California Program, which manages The Irvine
Company 's wilderness land on the Reserve, also received an Award of
Excellence from Secretary Norton . "I
commend the company, The Nature Conservancy and the many other
partners involved in the Irvine Ranch Land Reserve for creating a
model of public-private partnership that will conserve our natural
heritage for both people and wildlife. The Reserve includes renowned areas such as
Limestone Canyon, Crystal Cove State Park, Fremont Canyon, Round Canyon and
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park.

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M. (Laughter. We've worked to pass the Healthy Forest
Restoration Act, to protect forests and wildlife and homeowners against
catastrophic fires. We're enforcing strict standards to bring cleaner water to
communities across our country. Thank you very much.)
Mr. President ,
together, reaffirming our nation's commitment to protecting public health and
the environment .
(Laughter. The
Bren Foundation gift brings to $50 million the amount Bren has donated
to fund long-range recreation and conservation activities on the
Irvine Ranch Land Reserve.

* Invite the public to celebrate completion of a significant hiking,
jogging, walking and bicycling trail that now stretches more than
22 miles from one end of The Irvine Ranch to the other.

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Secretary of the Interior recognizes the joint stewardship
efforts of landowners on the permanently protected parks and open
spaces on the IRLR

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif.

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Just as we live in a global marketplace, we now
understand that many of our environmental challenges are not confined to
political or physical boundaries. The
non -profit organization will encourage far-reaching and cooperative efforts
among more than 30 public entities involved with the Reserve."
The Reserve stretches from the mountains to the sea in central Orange
County and covers more than 145 square miles. Working together, we
will help transform the Reserve into an internationally acclaimed treasure of
conservation management and recreation , so it will one day enjoy the level of
reverence bestowed on our national parks.

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And last year, the agency provided compliance
assistance to over 730,000 individuals and businesses. (Applause. Mr .) That's exactly how I felt then, and it's exactly how I feel today
-- wow.

THE PRESIDENT: Congratulations. EDT

Department of Interior to
encourage public/private cooperation to improve parks and wildlands. Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton presented the award."

"This award validates the significance of the diverse land protected on
the IRLR, and the remarkable cooperation between our company and government,
community and environmental organizations whose collective efforts created and
sustain the Reserve," Bren said in response. Meanwhile, more than 1,500 hikes and
other outings sponsored by The Nature Conservancy have been enjoyed by in
excess of 50,000 people of all ages.

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C.) It is good to be up here with Debbie, your
wonderful family, as well as your dad, Bill.) Clear Skies is a common-sense, pro-environment, pro-
jobs initiative.
Steve leads -- as Steve leads the EPA, he will maintain our common-sense
approach of collaborating with leaders and volunteers at the local level to
find the best solutions to meet our national goals. They look to EPA to provide them with a peace of mind which comes from
knowing that their children's natural environment is being watched over.

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And we issued the Clean Air Interstate
rule to reduce air pollution from power plants by 70 percent.)
Steve will also build on EPA's work to improve the quality and security of
our drinking water., Irvine Ranch Land Reserve,
Vowing to create a "new standard " for conservation stewardship and outdoor
recreation, Irvine Company Chairman Donald Bren today unveiled an ambitious
vision to enhance the protection, management and expansion of public access to
the 50,000-acre Irvine Ranch Land Reserve on the historic Irvine Ranch. "My hope is that the other organizations
with an interest in parts of the Reserve will join us in a permanent
and unwavering commitment to ensure that the land protected in the
Reserve is managed, improved and enjoyed in perpetuity, regardless of
ownership," Bren said. "While the Trust is just beginning to evolve, we
are committed to an important principle: We will work with everyone who wants
to accomplish this long-term vision for the Reserve.