Bush Nominates Utah Governor To Lead Environmental Agency.

Reports that U.S. President George W. Bush has nominated Utah Governor Michael O. Leavitt to replace Christie Whitman as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Reactions of business, Republican Party groups and environmental activists; Remarks by Bush and Leavitt; Outlook for a politically charged battle over Bush's environmental record when Leavitt's Senate confirmation hearings are held; Views of Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.) and Senator Joseph I. Lieberman (D-Conn.); Background on Leavitt; Leavitt's stance on land issues.