Chamber Assesses Environmental Justice Impact

Highlights Communities and Businesses Working to Create Economic Opportunities

WASHINGTON, DC-The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today joined government officials, business leaders, academics, and scientists at the Howard University School of Law's State of Environmental Justice in America Conference to depict how communities and businesses working together can address environmental justice concerns in a way that creates economic opportunities.

"Meeting our energy and environmental challenges in the 21st century carries with it many responsibilities," said William Kovacs, Chamber vice president of Energy, Environment and Regulatory Affairs. "When facing the concerns of the economically disadvantaged and minority populations, we need to work together to turn environmental justice concerns into opportunities for jobs and economic growth."

In a panel discussion, Kovacs joined CEQ Chairman James Connaughton,; Reps. James Clyburn (D-SC) and Albert Wynn (D-MD); Assistant EPA Administrator Granta Nakayama; Assistant Attorney General John Cruden; and DOE's Office of Legacy Management Director Michael Owen to discuss how the management of environmental justice issues in the United States can best be managed.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest business federation representing more than 3 million businesses and organizations of every size, sector,
and region.

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