Environmental Technical Committee 

The Environmental Technical Committee takes action on environmental matters at the state and national level. Members provide information and recommendations to the entire South Carolina Chamber of Commerce membership on new environmental regulations and/or legislation and their impact. Also, the committee sponsors seminars and workshops to educate and encourage Chamber members in procedures and practices required by new environmental regulations and/or legislation, both state and federal.

Benefits

• Stay up-to-date on the latest changes in regulations at the state and federal level affecting the business community
• Participate in the drafting of regulations and legislation
• Accept challenging and rewarding avenues to leadership, ranging from local involvement to statewide visibility
• Grow your professional contacts and opportunities while making South Carolina’s business climate stronger

Committee members

Chairman

 Jack Preston
SCANA

Staff liaison

Darrell Scott
South Caroliona Chamber of Commerce
803-255-2639

Subcommittee chairs

Water

D. Vernon Osteen
Washington Savannah River Group

Air

Jim Witkowski
International Paper

Legislative

Eddie Twilley
Twilley, Fondren & Associates, LLC

Legal

Ethan Ware
McNair Law Firm

Solid Waste and CERCLA/EPCRA/TSCA

David Comen
Kestrel Horizons, LLC

Additional Qualifications for Membership

Must be employed in the environmental field and have a technical background and experience necessary to provide input and information helpful in achieving the committee’s specialized objectives and mission. There is no limit in committee size.

Meeting Schedule

First Friday of each month.

Committee size

No limit