Our Mission

Learn who we are and how we serve our community

Leadership

Meet our leaders, trustees and team

Foundation

Developing the next generation of talent

C+CT

Covering the latest news and trends in the marketplaces industry

Industry Insights

Check out wide-ranging resources that educate and inspire

Government Relations & Public Policy

Learn about the governmental initiatives we support

Events

Connect with other professionals at a local, regional or national event

Virtual Series

Find webinars from industry experts on the latest topics and trends

Professional Development

Grow your skills online, in a class or at an event with expert guidance

Find Members

Access our Member Directory and connect with colleagues

ICSC Networking Platform

Get recommended matches for new business partners

Student Resources

Find tools to support your education and professional development

Become a Member

Learn about how to join ICSC and the benefits of membership

Renew Membership

Stay connected with ICSC and continue to receive membership benefits

Government Relations & Public Policy

ICSC meets with EPA Region 6 officials

October 3, 2019

On October 3, ICSC members met with Ken McQueen, Administrator of EPA Region 6, which includes Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. This marks the fifth such meeting between ICSC and EPA Regional Administrators – prior meetings took place in Region I (Boston), Region IV (Atlanta), Region V (Chicago), and Region IX (California). Topics discussed at the introductory meeting included ICSC environmental policy priorities, reforms to the Obama-era Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule, streamlining of the brownfield and Superfund programs and redevelopment opportunities for sites in Region 6. 

ICSC members advocated for the expedited delisting of sites from the National Priorities List (NPL) and urged consideration of partial delisting as a best practice with a focus on risk-based cleanups. ICSC members also support the shifting of oversight of non-NPL federal sites to state brownfield voluntary cleanup programs. ICSC believes EPA should prioritize its resources to focus on sites with the highest impact and best future public benefit and urges EPA to accelerate its decision-making process in an effort to contain oversight costs. Additionally, many ICSC members have taken advantage of brownfields grants through their municipalities and have found these grants to be a valuable tool in property tax relief and liability protections.

EPA Region 6 is looking for examples of positive collaboration with the Opportunity Zone program, as well as feedback on specific sites in the region for possible delisting from the NPL.

For more information or to participate in an upcoming meeting, contact gpp@icsc.com.

ICSC staff and members met with EPA officials in early October in Dallas, TX.