About NICE

NICE was established in 1981 for the purpose of sharing environmental quality expertise with members, public entities and governmental decision-makers, and for speaking collectively on issues that impact on environmental responsibilities. Additionally, NICE provides technical expertise to organizations like the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

OUR PURPOSE

To provide a pool of environmental expertise for the exchange of information between member manufacturing industries, utilities and generators.
To speak collectively to the Nebraska Legislature or the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality on environmental issues before the Legislature or NDEQ.
To advise collectively the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality on issues presented by the Director of NDEQ or his department designee.
To assist each member company in environmental problems and issues by testimony or otherwise when agreed upon by majority opinion of the member organization.
To advise the public through the news media of resolutions and actions by NICE when deemed appropriate.

LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES

With the approval of members, NICE representatives provide testimony in public hearings or written comments to administrative officers regarding support or opposition to legislative bills or NDEQ regulations.

NICE monitors the State Unicameral activities regarding environmental legislation.

For additional information contact
Chairperson: Carrie Hakenkamp
Vice Chair : Tara Gilbert
Secretary: Don Gansert