Nomination of Martha O. Hesse To Be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and Designation as Chairman

The President today announced his intention to nominate Martha O. Hesse to be a member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring October 20, 1987. She would succeed Raymond J. O'Connor, and upon confirmation, the President will designate her Chairman.

Since 1982 she has been Assistant Secretary for Management and Administration,

Department of Energy. Previously, she was Associate Deputy Secretary, Department of Commerce, 1981-1982; and director and chief operating officer, SEI Information Technology in Chicago, IL, 1969-1981.

Ms. Hesse graduated from the University of Iowa (B.A., 1964) and the University of Chicago (M.B.A., 1979). She is single, resides in Washington, DC, and she was born August 14, 1942, in Hattiesburg, MS.