白宫于3月18日宣布,奥巴马总统选择领导内政部填海局的迈克尔·康纳(Michael L. Connor),是奥巴马总统的选择。

Connor has been counsel to the energy committee since May 2001 and has worked on water, Indian-land and energy issues. Connor’s nomination as commissioner of reclamation is subject to Senate confirmation.