W.Va. Chamber to Visit EPA Region III

July 14, 2014

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce will be leading a visit to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region III Headquarters in Philadelphia, PA on Tuesday, July 15th. This visit occurs annually and continues a tradition begun during the Presidency of Ronald Reagan. Chamber President Steve Roberts said, “The Chamber has a history of meeting with the Region III Administrator of the EPA to discuss the impact of federal regulations on our economy.” This year’s visit comes on the heel of an announcement by the EPA of new proposed rules that will drastically cut carbon emissions from existing power plants in the United States.

Roberts continued, “Chamber members appreciate and value the importance of a healthy environment, so long as the regulations being proposed follow a clear scientific standard. This visit gives Chamber members the opportunity to discuss in person, the steps that should be taken to ensure both a clean environment and a strong economy.”