Donald P. Hodel
Donald Hodel | |
|---|---|
| 45th United States Secretary of the Interior | |
| In office February 8, 1985 – January 20, 1989 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | William P. Clark Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Manuel Lujan Jr. |
| 4th United States Secretary of Energy | |
| In office November 5, 1982 – February 7, 1985 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | James B. Edwards |
| Succeeded by | John S. Herrington |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Donald Paul Hodel May 23, 1935 Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Barbara Stockman (1957–2012) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Harvard University (BA) University of Oregon (LLB) |
Donald Paul Hodel (born May 23, 1935) is an American former politician who served as the fourth United States secretary of energy from 1982 to 1985 and as the 45th United States secretary of the interior from 1985 to 1989. He was known during his tenure as Secretary of the Interior for his controversial "Hodel Policy," which stated that disused dirt roads and footpaths could be considered right-of-ways under RS 2477.
The Washington Post reported that rather than reduce the production of CFCs to prevent ozone layer destruction, Hodel suggested people should wear hats and use sunscreen. David Prosperi, a spokesman for Hodel, later said that the suggestion was only "one of several options presented to the President".