Gov. Holcomb names an interim director for the Office of Environmental Adjudication while legislative changes are being pursued to consolidate state agencies
INDIANAPOLIS- Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today Jefferson Garn will provide oversight of the Office of Environmental Adjudication (OEA) while legislative changes are sought to consolidate OEA with the Office of Administrative Law Proceedings (OALP).
Garn, who is the deputy director and general counsel of OALP, will also serve as interim director of the agency during this time. Judge Mary Davidsen, who has served 20 years as OEA director, will retire on Dec. 29.
Consolidation of the two agencies will provide administrative efficiencies, further modernize case record documentation, and provide greater resources to support the review of environmental cases. Further details on the transition will be announced after legislation is considered.
