The Academy is a professional membership organization for Certified Hazardous Materials Managers (hereinafter referred to as CHMMs). Chapters of the Academy are organized to provide CHMMS with an environment fostering professional development through continuing education, peer group interaction, and exchange of ideas and information relating to hazardous materials.

 
The mission of the Chapter is to provide a balanced program for members of the Chapter in at least the following five (5) areas:

1. Environmental Health and Safety

2. Regulatory Compliance and Policy

3. Science and Technology

4. Material Handling, Emergency Response and Remediation

5. Strategic Environmental Management

This mission will be fulfilled by emphasizing:

• The achievement of professional recognition for CHMMs.

• The provision, promotion and encouragement of continuing education for maintaining certification status and to document related training as recognized by the Chapter.

•  The provision of a forum for information exchange among peers in order to promote qualified environmental decision making.

• The broadening of the CHMM scope and understanding of prudent hazardous materials management, in the interest of protecting human health and the environment.

• The increase of the transfer of knowledge and experience with new technologies, government regulations and community awareness relating to hazardous materials management.

• The sponsorship of training programs and other educational opportunities to assist interested  professionals in becoming CHMMs.

• The promotion of public awareness of environmental and hazardous materials management issues.

  The Chapter supports the Academy Code of Ethics for CHMMs and will promote them to Chapter members and all CHMMs. 

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