Policy Issues

SMART SECTORS PROGRAM

ISSUE

Through Smart Sectors, The Roundtable advocates for balanced environmental regulations on matters such as renovation and repair of commercial buildings to address potential lead-based paint hazards, and the stormwater runoff and wetlands programs under the federal Clean Water Act that trigger land-use permitting requirements.

Position

The Roundtable is pleased to continue its partnership with EPA through the “Smart Sectors” program, to achieve positive environmental outcomes that help grow the economy and create jobs.

Background

EPA’s Smart Sectors is a partnership program that provides a platform to collaborate with regulated sectors and develop sensible approaches that better protect the environment and public health.

EPA Smart Sectors is partnering with trade associations that represent the engine of the American economy and significant opportunities for environmental improvement.