Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C), B&C Consortia Management, L.L.C. (BCCM), The Acta Group, L.L.C. (Acta), and The Acta Group EU, Ltd (Acta EU) are pleased to announce that on October 20, 2011, from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. (EDT), Lynn L. Bergeson will speak during the nanoEHS Workshop Series webinar hosted by the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) on the release of its 2011 Environmental, Health, and Safety Research Strategy (Strategy). The event will consist of...
October 3, 2011
Lynn L. Bergeson Will Speak at the Society for Chemical Hazard Communication 2011 Fall Meeting
Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C), B&C Consortia Management, L.L.C. (BCCM), The Acta Group, L.L.C. (Acta), and The Acta Group EU, Ltd (Acta EU) are pleased to announce that on October 4, 2011, Lynn L. Bergeson will speak in Arlington, Virginia at the Society for Chemical Hazard Communication 2011 Fall Meeting on key issues relating to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) draft on Green Guides. The presentation will summarize the development of the Green Guides, the review process,...
September 19, 2011
Byproduct Section of New Reporting Rule Needs Clarification, Former EPA Official Says
The September 19, 2011, issue of BNA Daily Environment Report quotes Charles M. Auer and Kathleen M. Roberts concerning byproduct provisions under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule. Auer and Roberts spoke as part of a September 15, 2011, webinar hosted by Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
B&C Consortia Management, L.L.C. (BCCM), an affiliate of Bergeson & Campbell, P.C., wishes to ensure that you are aware of a new website designed to be a platform for sharing information on nanotechnology policy, legislative, and regulatory initiatives in California. The website -- www.calnin.org -- provides regular updates on areas and initiatives that could potentially impact the development or use of nanomaterials in California. It also includes information on broader...
September 9, 2011
Chemical Industry Floats Alternative Risk Assessment Prioritization Plan
The September 9, 2011, issue of Inside EPA refers to Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.'s August 23, 2011, memorandum concerning the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's planned process for identifying priority chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act.
The September 7, 2011, issue of the BNA Daily Environment Report quotes Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.'s (B&C) August 23, 2011, memorandum regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new approach for identifying priority chemicals for review and assessment under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C) is pleased to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website, which has been streamlined to make it easier to navigate. The substantive and timely legal and regulatory information we provide remains available. This information covers a wide range of topics, including the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), nanotechnology, the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), Green Chemistry, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the...
SEPTEMBER 15, 2011 -- SAVE THE DATE Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C), B&C Consortia Management, L.L.C. (BCCM), The Acta Group, L.L.C. (Acta), and The Acta Group EU, Ltd (Acta EU) are pleased to announce that B&C will host a complimentary webinar on the final Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) Rule on Thursday, September 15, 2011, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EDT). This webinar will provide an overview of the new rule, highlight some of the...
The August 29, 2011, issue of Chemical Week quotes Lynn L. Bergeson regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) process for identifying priority chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
The August 26, 2011, issue of Inside EPA references Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.'s August 23, 2011, memorandum regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) planned process for identifying priority chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
The August 22, 2011, issue of the BNA Chemical Regulation Reporter quotes Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.'s August 16, 2011, memorandum regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) Rule.
August 17, 2011
Kathleen M. Roberts to Speak at the National Association of Chemical Distributors’ 2011 OPSEM Conference
Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C), B&C Consortia Management, L.L.C. (BCCM), The Acta Group, L.L.C. (Acta), and The Acta Group EU, Ltd (Acta EU) are pleased to announce that Kathleen M. Roberts of B&C will speak at the National Association of Chemical Distributors' (NACD) 2011 Operations and Purchasing Conference and Trade Show (OPSEM), which will be held August 23-26, 2011, in Sacramento, California. Ms. Roberts will address ongoing regulatory requirements and regulatory...
August 16, 2011
Chemical Data Reporting Rule Analysis: Announcement of Webinar on Chemical Data Reporting Rule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released on August 2, 2011, the pre-publication copy of the final Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) Rule, previously referred to as the Inventory Update Reporting (IUR) Modifications Rule. The rule was published on August 16, 2011. 76 Fed. Reg. 50816. Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. will host a webinar on the CDR Rule in mid to late September and will provide under separate cover webinar registration details. EPA...
August 1, 2011
Lynn L. Bergeson Will Speak at the Fifth International Symposium on Nanotechnology, Occupational and Environmental Health
Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C), B&C Consortia Management, L.L.C. (BCCM), The Acta Group, L.L.C. (Acta), and The Acta Group EU, Ltd (Acta EU) are pleased to announce that on August 9, 2011, Lynn L. Bergeson will speak in Boston, Massachusetts, at the Fifth International Symposium on Nanotechnology, Occupational and Environmental Health (NanOEH) on key policy and regulatory considerations related to nanotechnology. The program will focus on life cycle assessment: what assessment...
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 Lynn L. Bergeson is included on Martindale-Hubbell's list of top women lawyers in the Northeast, in the category of environmental law. Martindale-Hubbell used its comprehensive database of Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings to identify women lawyers who have been rated by their peers to be AV Preeminent -- the highest Peer Review Rating available. More...
Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C), B&C Consortia Management, L.L.C. (BCCM), 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 the NanoBusiness Commercialization Association's (NanoBCA) Tenth Annual NanoBusiness Conference and Nanomanufacturing Summit 2011, which will be held September 25-27, 2011, in Boston, Massachusetts. Lynn L. Bergeson will moderate a panel discussing key nanotechnology-related...
The June 27, 2011, issue of BNA Daily Environment Report quotes Lynn L. Bergeson regarding the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) response to the International Center for Technology Assessment's (ICTA) petition concerning nanoscale ingredients in sunscreen.
The June 24, 2011, issue of Inside EPA quotes Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.'s June 16, 2011, memorandum regarding bipartisan Senate talks concerning reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
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 Lynn L. Bergeson on June 9, 2011, was inducted into the American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL), which is a professional association of preeminent lawyers who practice in the field of environmental law. Membership is invitation only and members are recognized by their peers as the best practitioners in their field. ACOEL's purpose is to maintain...
The June 13, 2011, issue of BNA Daily Environment Report quotes James V. Aidala regarding the current status of reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).