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- Oregon: Land of Toxic Water?
- Even pristine tourist attractions are likely to be classified as violating toxics standards.
- October 31, 2008 Read More
- Framework for Oregon's GHG Proposals is Out
- The final Western Climate Change Initiative Recommendation out for review.
- September 26, 2008 Read More
- Oregon Cap & Trade
- The recent release of the DEQ’s first (incomplete) Cap & Trade list has a lot of people looking at this mechanism as the way to control our CO2 emissions.
- September 17, 2008 Read More
- DEQ First Cap & Trade List Out
- Listings are based on reported fuel usage.
- September 11, 2008 Read More
- DEQ to Issue Press Release on Initial CO2 Cap & Trade Facilities - Soon...
- The list is based on reported fuel usage – a value easily converted into emissions. It will include facilities, with a few exceptions, emitting at least 25,000 metric tons a year of CO2, or that equivalent in other greenhouse gases.
- August 29, 2008 Read More
- New DEQ Director and Governor's Top Natural Resources Staffer Meet with AOI Water & Cleanup Committee Members
- Mr. Pedersen stressed that he intended to continue the close working relationship between AOI and DEQ.
- August 22, 2008 Read More
- AOI Members - Primary Players in Shaping Oregon & Regional Climate Change Programs
- AOI Members comment on regional green house gas controls
- June 19, 2008 Read More
- AOI Shapes Green House Gas Reporting Bill
- Savings could run into hundreds of thousands of dollars
- February 13, 2008 Read More
- "Watered Down" PCTC Bill
SB 1091 Stalls in Committee
- February 13, 2008 Read More
- Business Groups Line Up Against SB 1091
- Fragmented Rewrite of Pollution Control Tax Credit Statute
- February 6, 2008 Read More
- Green House Gas Bill Touches Off Minor Explosion
- HB 3610 was initially heard without much dissent, but the measure may be doomed
- February 6, 2008 Read More
Guiding Principles
- Promote cooperative and consistent regulations by deregulating and privatizing. Whenever possible, regulations should be enforced by the State.
- Promote the preservation of property rights.
Board Directive
The AOI Board of Directors directs AOI to support and propose legislation that is good for both business and the environment. AOI supports and proposes legislation that recognizes theinterdependence of a vital economy and a quality environment.
Issues
The issues addressed are air quality, hazardous materials, water quality, solid waste, Superfund revision and land use.How We Work
Total membership of the AOI Environment Council (open to all AOI members) is about 350 individuals representing manufacturing of all types, agriculture, consultants, attorneys, and many others. The Council is divided into working committees by topic: Water Quality, Air Quality, Waste, Cleanup, and other ad hoc groups. They meet regularly to hear the latest regulatory issues, share experiences, meet with senior DEQ management, and develop statewide business policies for Board consideration.