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Actively Engaged in Environmental Regulatory Policy

The Tennessee Chamber actively engages in air, water, underground storage tank, remediation, and solid waste regulation and policy administered and proposed through the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conversation (TDEC). Tennessee Chamber members stay informed of new and developing environmental policy changes in the form of regulation, policy, and guidance and are encouraged to take part in the regulatory and policy development process by participating in the Chamber’s environmental committees. Our environmental committees also engage in the legislative process by reviewing legislation proposed by the General Assembly related to environment and energy regulation and policy and advising the Chamber’s legislative advocacy efforts accordingly.  Our members have consistently demonstrated the importance of environmental compliance and stewardship as a high priority for business and believe a strong balance must exist for economic growth and energy and environmental regulation.

As the only trade association in Tennessee that engages in broad based environmental regulatory policy, we maintain a strong working relationship with the TDEC and Tennessee lawmakers.  We work to ensure that industry and manufacturing maintain representation on the Tennessee Boards of Air Pollution Control, Water Quality, Oil and Gas, and Underground Storage Tanks and Solid Waste Disposal Control. The Tennessee Chamber also offers an annual Environmental conference and other workshops across the state.

 

The Tennessee Chamber will work in the following areas to advance and address policy:

ENVIRONMENTAL - We will ensure a fair and balanced approach to new and existing laws, regulations, and policies that provide minimum economic burden to business and development and increase efficiency while also protecting natural resources. We will advocate for transparent and science-based policy-making, as well as policies that support innovative approaches to environmental stewardship.

ENERGY – We will work to modernize energy infrastructure in Tennessee in order to meet energy demands and contribute to regional and national energy independence while also supporting the environmental footprint reduction goals of our members.

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