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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 25, 2003
Contacts:
Brent Bradford, DEQ Deputy Director, (801) 536-4405
Dianne Nielson, DEQ Executive Director, (801) 536-4402
(Salt Lake City, Utah) - Brent Bradford, a 31-year veteran of state environmental programs, is stepping down as the deputy director of the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). He retires April 30.
Known for his credibility and ability to compromise, Bradford influenced public policy that resulted in a cleaner environment and better protection of public health. His work with the Utah State Legislature and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency provided Utah with resources to effectively manage environmental programs according to the state's needs. Notably, he helped draft legislation to create the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, a move that expedited the resolution of many environmental issues facing the state and positioned Utah as a visible player in influencing state and national environmental policies.
"During my career, I've learned what it means to be in public service," Bradford said. "We exist to serve a need and to serve people. Utah's environment is in much better condition today than it was 30 years ago thanks to growth, recognition and support of environmental programs locally and nationally."
Bradford leaves a legacy of robust environmental programs and policies. He developed Utah's hazardous and radioactive waste policies to better manage those wastes in the state. He wrote Utah's first air pollution reduction plans, which have resulted in cleaner, healthier air. He implemented automobile emissions inspections to reduce air pollution, underground storage tank inspections to detect and cleanup contamination, and used oil and used tire recycling programs to prevent pollution to the environment.
"Brent deserves our thanks and recognition," said DEQ Executive Director Dianne Nielson. "His leadership and commitment to workable environmental regulation makes a difference, and that is reflected in the quality of our environment."
Bradford's influence stretched beyond Utah's borders. He served in a number of leadership positions with the Environmental Council of States, notably in the area of environmental information management and data exchange among states and federal agencies. This work resulted in a major reform of how environmental information is more accurately managed and more easily accessed.
Bradford began his career in state government in 1972 as an environmental health specialist. He went on to serve as assistant director and director of the Bureau of Air Quality, as the director of the Bureau of Solid and Hazardous Waste and as deputy director of the Division of Environmental Health within the Utah Department of Health. He was named deputy director of DEQ in 1991 when the department was created.
Prior to his service with the State of Utah, Bradford was the Chief of Special Foreign Activities for the U.S. Army at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Medical Research. He earned a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Utah and completed coursework in the Master of Public Administration program. He is also a graduate of basic and advance officer courses from the U.S. Army Medical Department.
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