Paul Daniel Smith, once reprimanded by the National Park Service, is its new acting director. National Park Service hide caption toggle caption National Park Service The Two-Way Official Who Allowed Tree Cutting By NFL Owner Is Named National Parks Director January 24, 2018 • Interior Department Sec. Ryan Zinke announced the promotion of Paul Daniel Smith, who was reprimanded in 2006 for inappropriately using his position on behalf of Dan Snyder, who wanted a better view.
