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The Platform for Progress Environment Coalition advocates for the creation of a balance between protecting our environment and having a strong state economy. 

Coalition Chair: Ralph Izzo, Chairman, President & CEO, Public Service Enterprise Group

Contact: Michael Egenton


2008-09 Agenda

Long Term Goal: Create guiding principles of environmental policy that assure that an appropriate balance is achieved between protecting the environment and building a strong economy.

Consensus Items:

  • Support the NJ objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 and 80% below 2006 by 2050 through advocacy of selected Energy Master Plan (EMP) initiatives which promote energy efficiency, renewable and zero/low-carbon sources and stimulate the growth of “green” jobs.
  • Revise the site remediation process so that it is more cost effective, protects the public health, adds to the quality of our environment and promotes economic development.

  • Advocate for reasonable and financially responsible environmental laws and regulations, utilizing sound science and applying federal standards where appropriate.
  • Ensure that the business community messages on key environmental issues are represented to the press and media.
  • Reform the Administrative Procedures Act (APA).





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  License Site Remediation Professional Interim Rules
 

Breaking the Backlog: Site Remediation Crucial to Economic Development, Healthy Environment

  Global Warming Response Act Recommendation Report - Dec. 2008
  DEP Permit Efficiency Review Task Force - Sept. 2008
  State of New Jersey Energy Master Plan - Oct. 22, 2008
  New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
  New Jersey Site Remediation Benchmarking Study Prepared for New Jersey Chamber of Commerce