The October 4, 2010, issue of Pesticide & Toxic Chemical News quotes Kathleen Roberts regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory Update Reporting (IUR) rule.
September 30, 2010
Lynn L. Bergeson Will Speak On Nanotechnology Issues and Moderate Panel On Global Initiatives at CHEMCON THE AMERICAS 2010
Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C), The Acta Group, L.L.C. (Acta), and The Acta Group EU, Ltd (Acta EU) are pleased to announce that B&C is a proud Sponsor of CHEMCON THE AMERICAS 2010 and that Lynn L. Bergeson will speak, Wednesday, November 10, 2010, at Session 7 -- "Similarities and Differences in Global Legislation" about developments and emerging issues on nanotechnology. Ms. Bergeson will also moderate a panel during Session 11 -- "Global Initiatives," which will...
September 30, 2010
Lynn L. Bergeson, “Toxicity Testing Moves Ahead,” Chemical Processing, September 2010.
Who would have thought that an automated laboratory working around the clock could screen chemical substances for interactions with biological targets at speeds mere mortals could hardly consider — let alone match? Well, this is exactly what is occurring today thanks to a collaborative effort known as "Tox21" among the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Toxicology Program (NTP), and the National Institute of Health Chemical Genomics Center (NCGC). Recently, the U.S....
The State Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Research and Evaluation Group (SFIREG) Pesticide Operations and Management (POM) Committee held a meeting on September 20, 2010. During the meeting, Jennifer McLain, Associate Director of the Antimicrobials Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP), provided an update on EPA's regulation of pesticides containing nanoscale materials. McLain's slides are available online. Much...
September 28, 2010
Nanotech Companies Told to Expect Three Rule Proposals in Early 2011
The September 28, 2010, issue of BNA Daily Environment Report quotes Lynn L. Bergeson regarding state regulatory initiatives, including the California Department of Toxic Substances Control's (DTSC) intent to issue data call-ins (DCI) for nanometal oxides and quantum dots.
The September 21, 2010, issue of Inside EPA Risk Policy Report quotes Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.’s (B&C) September 16, 2010, memorandum concerning the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) September 16, 2010, notice seeking input on its role in the “green” or sustainable products movement.
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (CDTSC) has released its proposed regulations for safer consumer product alternatives. Under the proposed regulations, CDTSC would create a list of chemicals that it deems toxic and believes could harm people or the environment. CDTSC would prioritize products containing those chemicals based upon such factors as the volume in commerce, the extent of public exposure, and how the product is eventually disposed. Manufacturers of those products...
Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a Federal Register notice seeking individual stakeholder input regarding EPA's role in the "green" or sustainable products movement. 75 Fed. Reg. 56528. EPA will consider the information gathered from the notice and other sources as it works to define its role and develop a strategy that identifies how EPA "can make a meaningful contribution to the development, manufacture, designation, and use of sustainable products."...
September 8, 2010
R. David Peveler, Ph.D., Joins Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. and Its Consulting Affiliates, The Acta Group, L.L.C. and The Acta Group EU, Ltd
Dr. Peveler's Extensive and Diverse Experience in Domestic and Canadian Regulatory Matters Enhances B&C's and Its Affiliates' Growing International Chemical Industry Practice Areas Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. is pleased to announce that R. David Peveler, Ph.D. joined the firm's practice, and that of its consulting affiliates The Acta Group, L.L.C. and The Acta Group EU, Ltd on September 1, 2010. Most recently, Dr. Peveler served as a consultant to Evonik Degussa Corporation and managed a...
We are pleased to announce that Law360 has selected Lynn L. Bergeson as one of its Five Most Admired Environmental Attorneys. Law360 states: "No one knows the ins and outs of chemical product approval like Bergeson & Campbell PC co-founder Lynn Bergeson, and her unrivaled command of the field's cutting edge makes her one of the most sought-after chemical regulatory lawyers in the nation." For its "Most Admired" series, Law360 invited readers to nominate attorneys they admire to be...