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MAR-16-2001 14:45 FROM DEP LEGAL TO 912127883127 P. 03/06

STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER GEORGE E. PATAKI, GOVERNOR

Press Office 518-474-8418 212.681.4640 hrto//www.state nvus FOR RELEASE: IMMEDIATE, Monday March 5, 2001

GOVERNOR PATAICI NOMINATES ERIN CROTTY FOR DEC COMMISSIONER Former DEC Deputy Commissioner and Plug Power Executive to Succeed Cahill

Governor George E. Pataki today nominated Erin M. Crotty to be commissioner of the State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), succeeding John P. Cahill who has left the top post at the agency to become the Governor's senior policy advisor.

"As Commissioner of the State Department of Environmental Conservation forthe past four years, John Cahill has been an exceptional leader and instrumental to the success of many of our most critical environmental initiatives," Governor Pataki said. "His thoughtful leadership, professionalism and dedication to preserving our rich natural heritage has positioned New York as a national leader in environmental protection.

am confident that Erin Crotty's extensive experience and her demonstrated commitment to the environment and natural resources will build on John's impressive record," the Governor said. ''Erin's skills and vision will effectively lead DEC into the future, enabling us to continue New York's unprecedented environmental and economic resurgence"

Since October 1999, Crotty has been director of State and Local Government Relations for Plug Power of Latham. Plug Power is a leading designer and developer of on-site, electricity generation systems utilizing Cuel cell technology for residential applications.

Prior to joining Plug Power, Crotty served two years as Deputy Commissioner for Water Quality and Environmental Remediation at DEC, where she was responsible for overseeing the State's programs to clean up contaminated properties, implementation of the 51.75 billion Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act and all activities impacting New York's water quality. As Deputy Commissioner, Crotty is credited with crafting the legislation proposed by Governor Pataki to reform and refinance the State Superfund program.

Prior to 1997, Crotty also served as Governor Pataki's director of Special Environmental Projects, where she was involved in the negotiation and development of the historic New York City Watershed Agreement and implementation of the 1996 Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act. Before joining the Pataki administration, Crotty held the position of policy analyst for the New York State Senate Commission on Toxic Substances and Hazardous Wastes. more -

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