News & Events

The June 21, 2010, issue of Pesticide & Toxic Chemical News quotes Lynn L. Bergeson and Timothy Backstrom regarding flaws in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science Advisory Board (SAB) review of inorganic arsenic....

The June 17, 2010, issue of BNA Daily Environment Report quotes Lynn L. Bergeson regarding the shortcomings of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science Advisory Board (SAB) review of inorganic arsenic....

The June 16, 2010, issue of Inside EPA references Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.‘s April 27, 2010, memorandum regarding the draft House and Senate Toxics Substances Control Act reform legislation....

The June 3, 2010, issue of BNA Daily Environment Report references Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.’s June 1, 2010, memorandum regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement that it will begin reviewing new and existing claims of confidential business information (CBI)....

The May 31, 2010, issue of Pesticide & Toxic Chemical News quotes Jim Aidala regarding how proposals to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act would affect confidential business information....

We are pleased to announce that Kevin N. Goulden and Leslie S. MacDougall of The Acta Group EU, Ltd (Acta EU) will address technical and regulatory issues at the June 1, 2010, Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) seminar entitled “Outstanding Issues Before the 1st December 2010 Registration Deadline.” The seminar, which will be held at Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP, in Brussels, Belgium, will address questions related to the December 1, 2010,...

The May 18, 2010, issue of InsideEPA.com’s Risk Policy Report quotes Lynn L. Bergeson regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) development of a list of “chemicals of concern” and possible export notification requirements for listed substances....

The May 17, 2010, issue of BNA Daily Environment Report quotes Lynn L. Bergeson regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Pesticide Programs’ (OPP) working definition of nanoscale materials and the importance for OPP not to review nanoscale ingredient applications any differently than conventionally sized ingredient applications....

We are pleased to announce that the American Bar Association (ABA) has published Environment, Energy, and Resources Law: The Year-in-Review 2009, which Lynn L. Bergeson co-authored. The Year-in-Review is the annual summary of important developments in environmental, energy, and resources law over the past year. Bergeson co-authored the chapter entitled “Pesticides, Chemical Regulation, and Right-to-Know: 2009 Annual Report.” ...

The May 4, 2010, issue of InsideEPA.com’s Daily News references Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.’s April 27, 2010, analysis of the TSCA reform legislation....

In the May 3, 2010, issue of BNA Daily Environment Report, Kathleen Roberts notes that the proposed Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform legislation would make a critical change by covering manufacturers “and” processors. Currently, most TSCA provisions apply to manufacturers “or” processors, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rarely chosen to seek toxicity and other data from processors....

The May 3, 2010, issue of Pesticide & Toxic Chemical News quotes Lynn L. Bergeson regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) development of a list of chemicals of concern under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)....

The April 27, 2010, issue of InsideEPA.com’s Risk Policy Report quotes Lynn L. Bergeson regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) development of a Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) list of chemicals of concern. According to Bergeson, the concern list could have “broad compliance implications,” depending on whether EPA requires companies who produce chemicals on the list to file export notifications. Charles M. Auer, now affiliated with Bergeson &...

In the April 24, 2010, issue of Chemical Week Regulatory Watch, Lynn L. Bergeson regarding the “disturbing absence of checks and balances” in the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform bills, including the right to challenge certain U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decisions in court....

In an April 23, 2010, issue of Inside EPA, Charles M. Auer is quoted regarding the data requirements for new and existing chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform legislation. According to Auer, the Senate bill has a “significant bias” against the development of new chemicals, because data for new substances would be required upfront, while manufacturers could have years to submit the same data for existing chemicals....

The April 19, 2010, issue of BNA Daily Environmental Report quotes Charles M. Auer, former Director of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), and James V. Aidala, former EPA Assistant Administrator for Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, regarding the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform legislation released by Congress....

The BNA Daily Environment Report quotes Lynn L. Bergeson regarding the House and Senate bills that would reform the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Bergeson noted that the Senate bill’s focus on new chemicals made in quantities above one million pounds annually could limit the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) review of many nanomanufactured chemicals, as they would not hit that production level in a single year, while other aspects of the Senate bill show...

The April 6, 2010, issue of InsideEPA.com’s Toxics Regulation News reports on a recent NanoBusiness Alliance Federal Roundtable, where Lynn L. Bergeson asked whether the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is willing to meet with stakeholders to discuss a “less injurious” way for EPA to obtain the data it believes it needs concerning nanoscale materials in pesticides....

The April 5, 2010, issue of BNA Daily Environment Report quotes Lynn L. Bergeson concerning nano-specific insurance offered by Lexington Insurance Co....

On April 3, 2010, the Lemelson Center for Study of Invention and Innovation, with support from the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network (NISE Net), will host a public forum about the emerging field of nanotechnology. Lynn L. Bergeson is among the panel of experts that will provide an introduction to nanotechnology....

Alliance Will Strengthen Acta’s and Acta EU’s Ability to Provide REACH and Related Chemical Management Services 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 each has entered into a strategic alliance with ENTRIX, Incorporated (ENTRIX), one of the largest scientific environmental and natural resource management consulting firms in the United States. The alliance will provide additional scientific...

The March 4, 2010, issue of BNA Daily Environment Report quotes Jim Aidala, who participated in the American Bar Association’s March 3, 2010, teleconference on endocrine disruptors....

The March 3, 2010, issue of InsideEPA.com’s Toxics Regulation News quotes Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.’s February 22, 2010, memorandum regarding the effects of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed amendments to the enforceable consent agreement procedures under Section 4 of the Toxic Substances Control Act....

We are pleased to announce that Lynn L. Bergeson will be speaking at the upcoming conference entitled “Environmental Regulation and Commercial Implications 2010: How the New Administration, Congress and the Courts Have Changed the Rules.” The conference will be held in New York City on May 7, 2010, and in San Francisco on May 18, 2010. The conference will be broadcast live on the Internet on May 7, 2010. Since the election of President Barack Obama and the 111th Congress,...

On April 16, 2010, the American Law Institute (ALI) and American Bar Association (ABA) will hold an advanced one-day course of study on chemical control law and policy. The course will examine what practitioners need to know about the growing significance of industrial and pesticide chemical control law and regulation, providing updates on the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), and enforcement priorities for 2010, and a roundup on...

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C) is pleased to announce it will moderate and participate in an American Bar Association Quick Teleconference entitled “Endocrine Disruptors: The Art, Law, and Science of Responding to Testing Orders,” on March 3, 2010, at 12:00 p.m. (EST). Speakers include: James V. Aidala, B&C; David Berol, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); James C. Lamb, Ph.D., Exponent; and Robert G. Perlis, EPA. Register for the teleconference online....

In a February 18, 2010, Politics Daily article, Lynn L. Bergeson commented on regulations being developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that would increase reporting of nanomaterial products.  Bergeson stated that she expects EPA to propose that businesses provide data only for new products, and that those on the market would be grandfathered in....

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) and the Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates’ (SOCMA) Global Chemical Regulations Conference and Exhibition being held in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 29-31, 2010. For more than 20 years, the Global Chemical Regulations Conference has provided a unique educational opportunity for chemical industry professionals. Participation in this conference provides attendees with...

Safety Compliance Issues and Related Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Issues Christopher R. Bryant, previously with the American Chemistry Council, has joined Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. and its consulting affiliates, The Acta Group, L.L.C. (Acta) and The Acta Group EU, Ltd (Acta EU). Mr. Bryant has over 20 years of experience in environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance and legislative, regulatory, and policy issues. Mr. Bryant was the Managing Director of the Chemical Products...

The February 9, 2010, issue of InsideEPA’s Toxics Regulation News references Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.’s December 31, 2009, memorandum regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s chemical action plans....

In the February 9, 2010, issue of BNA Daily Environment Report, Lynn L. Bergeson states that the recommendations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP) create regulatory uncertainty, which will discourage companies hoping to enter the antimicrobial market for products containing nanosilver and other nanoscale metals. According to Bergeson, while SAP’s recommendations urge EPA to obtain additional information on nanosilver before...

Each Brings Extensive Experience in International Chemical Regulatory Issues The Acta Group EU, Ltd (Acta EU) is pleased to announce the addition of Ruth Downes, Kevin Goulden, and Tabitha Harrison to its European Union consulting practice. Their combined extensive knowledge of international chemical and health and safety regulatory programs will supplement the skill sets of other Acta EU professionals. Ms. Downes specializes in Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and...

In the January 27, 2010, issue of BNA Daily Environment Report, Lynn L. Bergeson states that U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Pollution, Prevention, and Toxics staff members “have expressed confidence that the important initiatives under way will be continued to be funded.”...

The January 22, 2010, issue of Daily Environment Report references Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.‘s  January 7, 2010, memorandum regarding its 2010 predictions....

The January 22, 2010, issue of BNA Daily Environment Report quotes Lynn L. Bergeson regarding the promulgation of a general significant new use rule for nanoscale chemical substances. According to Bergeson, it “has appeal as it would obviate the need for a TSCA Section 8(a) rule and avoid the small business exemption.” Bergeson also commented on nanomaterial developments expected in 2010....

The January 8, 2010, issue of BNA Daily Environment Report quotes Charles Auer regarding the request from the European Economic Community’s World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade Inquiry Point to extend the comment period on a proposed significant new use rule for two carbon nanotubes....

In the January 5, 2010, issue of Chemical Watch, Lynn L. Bergeson describes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s chemical action plans as “breathtaking in scope.” According to Bergeson, the fact that the Office of Management and Budget reviewed the action plans “portends potentially great and largely unfettered EPA activity in the months to come.”...

The January 5, 2010, issue of BNA Daily Environment Report quotes Charles Auer and Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.’s (B&C) December 31, 2009, memorandum regarding the action plans announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on December 30, 2009. Auer described the action plans as “very ambitious” and noted that it remains to be seen whether EPA will have the staff and other resources to be as ambitious as it wants to be. In its memorandum, B&C stated:...

The November 30, 2009, issue of BNA Daily Environment Report quotes Lynn L. Bergeson regarding the cosmetics regulation recently adopted by the European Union Council. The regulation would require that manufacturers label products that include nanomaterials. According to Bergeson, consumer confidence and a manufacturer’s brand name could be harmed if the word “nano” is disclosed with incorrect or no context....

The Acta Group EU, Ltd (Acta EU) is pleased to announce that it relocated its offices on November 26, 2009. Please update your records with Acta EU’s new address, phone numbers, and fax number below. There will be no change in the e-mail address. The Acta Group EU, LtdAvanta Royal Mills17 Redhill StreetAncoats Urban VillageManchester, M4 5BA, UK+44 (0) 1612164260 (main number)+44 (0) 1612164263 (fax number)...

We are pleased to announce that Lynn L. Bergeson is included on the list of top environmental lawyers in the feature on top lawyers in the December 2009 issue of Washingtonian . Washingtonian compiled its list of top lawyers relying heavily on peer recommendations, asking attorneys who was setting the standard in his or her field. Washingtonian’s list of the 800 top lawyers in 29 legal specialties represents the top one percent of lawyers in D.C....

We are pleased to announce that Joseph E. Plamondon, Ph.D., who works for both Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C) and The Acta Group, L.L.C., a B&C consulting affiliate, will be speaking at the Sixth International Fresenius Chemicals Policy Conference: REACH in Practice, on December 7-8, 2009, in Cologne, Germany. On December 8, 2009, Dr. Plamondon will provide an update on the current status of reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and address chemical nomenclature...

On September 16, 2009, Field Fisher Waterhouse (FFW), with and relying on the advice and assistance of The Acta Group EU, Ltd (Acta EU), an affiliate of Bergeson & Campbell, P.C., submitted the first appeal against a decision of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA or the Agency) with the ECHA Board of Appeal, on behalf of the registrant. On the basis of this submission, on October 14, 2009, the Executive Director of ECHA rectified the...

The November 17, 2009, issue of BNA Daily Environment Report quotes Lynn L. Bergeson regarding Australia’s proposed strategy to regulate new nanoscale chemicals and existing chemicals produced at the nanoscale. According to Bergeson, the proposal is “refreshingly thorough and comprehensive” and could serve as a model for other governments....

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. is pleased to announce that James V. Aidala will be speaking at the November 3-4, 2009, Pesticide Regulation Conference in Crystal City, Virginia. The conference will feature keynote talks by Steve Owens, the Assistant Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, and Debbie Edwards, Director of the Office of Pesticide Programs, on their priorities for pesticide regulation under the Obama...

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. is pleased to announce that James V. Aidala will be speaking at the November 3-4, 2009, Pesticide Regulation Conference in Crystal City, Virginia. The conference will feature keynote talks by Steve Owens, the Assistant Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, and Debbie Edwards, Director of the Office of Pesticide Programs, on their priorities for pesticide regulation under the Obama...

The September 28, 2009, issue of BNA Daily Environment Report quotes James Aidala regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s need for additional resources to address chemicals....

The September 14/21, 2009, issue of Chemical Week quotes Lynn L. Bergeson regarding retailer environmental initiatives, which do not provide industry with the usual safeguards provided by regulatory initiatives....

The September 15, 2009, issue of Risk Policy Report announces that Charles Auer, former Director of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), has affiliated with Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C) and its consulting affiliates, The Acta Group, L.L.C. (Acta) and The Acta Group EU, Ltd (Acta EU)....

Mr. Auer Brings Experience and Depth to Chemical and Related Environmental Regulatory and Policy IssuesCharles M. Auer, former Director of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances (OPPTS), and currently President of Charles Auer & Associates, LLC, has affiliated with Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C) and its consulting affiliates, The Acta Group, L.L.C. (Acta) and The Acta...