Mr. Cropp is highly regarded for his extensive knowledge and experience in legal matters related to air quality, climate change, Superfund and RCRA, and brownfield redevelopment. Additionally, he possesses significant political experience and relationships, providing unique insights into emerging environmental policies and advanced manufacturing initiatives, including clean energy projects, electric vehicles, and emerging contaminants.
Mr. Cropp has been responsible for obtaining air pollution control permits for several multibillion-dollar manufacturing projects, including Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality (PSD) and PSD Avoidance Permits. He regularly practices before the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) and other state environmental agencies.
Mr. Cropp is a recognized author and lecturer on Clean Air Act issues. During his government regulatory tenure as Executive Director of the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Air Pollution Control Bureau (1979 – 1990), he developed implementation strategies that brought worldwide recognition to Chattanooga's environmental initiatives. In this role, he received the Air Conservationist of the Year Award from the Tennessee Conservation League in 1986.
On the national level, Mr. Cropp served as president of the Association of Local Air Pollution Control Officials (ALAPCO), now known as the National Association of Clean Air Agencies (NACAA). During his tenure as chair of ALAPCO's Air Toxics Committee (1983 – 1990), he contributed to the development of the National Air Toxics Strategy, codified in the 1990 Clean Air Act.
Mr. Cropp is the former chairman of the Environment Committee for the Chattanooga Manufacturers Association, a position he held for 15 years. He has been a member of the Air and Waste Management Association for more than 40 years and is a member of the Air Quality Committee of the Section of Environmental, Energy, and Resources Committee of the American Bar Association. He also previously served as chair of the Environmental Law Section of the Tennessee Bar Association.