News Update
Four new members named to Florida's Environmental Regulation Commission
Staff report
Enviro-Net
Dr. Thomas Frazer, Cari Roth, Jim McCarthy and Eric Buermann were appointed to Florida's Environmental Regulation Commission.
The commission is a non-salaried, seven-member board selected by the governor that represents agriculture, development, local government, the environmental community, residents and members of the scientific and technical community.
The group sets standards and rules that protect public health and the environment based on scientific and technical validity, economic impacts, and risks and benefits to the public and Florida’s natural resources. Most issues that go before the ERC relate to air pollution, water quality and waste management.
Frazer is dean of the College of Marine Science at the University of South Florida. Previously, he was director of the University of Florida’s School of Natural Resources and Environment and served as the state of Florida’s first Chief Science Officer.
Roth is vice president of governmental and regulatory affairs for Lykes Bros. Inc. Previously, she was a shareholder at Dean Mead and general counsel and assistant secretary at Florida’s Department of Community Affairs.
McCarthy is president of the North Florida Land Trust. Previously, he served as executive director of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and was president of Spectrum Marketing and Public Affairs.
Buermann is an attorney and former chairman of the South Florida Water Management District Governing Board. Previously, he was of counsel at Squire Patton Boggs.
These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.