Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency

Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
Seal of the Environmental Protection Agency
Incumbent
Lee Zeldin
since January 29, 2025
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
StyleMr Administrator
Member ofCabinet
Reports toPresident of the United States
SeatWilliam Jefferson Clinton Federal Building
AppointerThe president
with Senate advice and consent
Term lengthNo fixed term
Inaugural holderWilliam D. Ruckelshaus
Formation1970
DeputyDeputy Administrator
SalaryExecutive Schedule, Level II
Websitewww.epa.gov

The administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency is the head of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and is thus responsible for enforcing the nation's Clean Air and Clean Water Acts, as well as numerous other environmental statutes. The administrator is nominated by the president of the United States and must be confirmed by a vote of the Senate.

Lee Zeldin is the current administrator of the EPA.