We are pleased to announce that the NanoBusiness Alliance included Lynn L. Bergeson in its recent interview series. The interview covers a wide range of issues related to nanotech environmental, health and safety, including such "hot" topics as establishing a nano nomenclature that is uniform, thoughtful, and useful for regulatory purposes; the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) three Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) proposals that will have an immediate and significant impact on...
The December 1, 2010, issue of Chemical Watch quotes Lynn L. Bergeson regarding issues faced by industry in meeting the November 30, 2010, deadline under the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) program.
FEDERAL ISSUES Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. extends its best wishes to our clients and many friends and we wish you and your family a happy, healthy, and peaceful New Year. TSCA/FIFRA/NTP/EPCRA EPA Denies Second Request Made In TSCA Section 21 Petition Regarding Lead: On November 17, 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its decision to deny the second request made by certain petitioners seeking a ban on lead in fishing sinkers. 75 Fed. Reg. 76246. EPA determined that...
On November 24, 2010, the European Parliament (EP) overwhelmingly approved the proposed recast of the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive, which restricts the use of certain hazardous substances in electronic and electrical equipment (EEE). The RoHS Directive currently lists six materials as being restricted: lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls, and polybrominated diphenylethers. The EP passed by a vote of 640 to 3, with 12 abstentions,...
Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. is hosting a webinar on endocrine disruptors on December 20, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. (EST). This webinar will focus on recent developments in the area of endocrine disruptors, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recent issuance of the second list of chemicals for Tier 1 screening, implications of the draft "weight-of evidence" and policies and procedures guidance documents, lessons learned from the first list of chemicals selected for Tier 1...
November 24, 2010
EPA Proposal to Establish Reporting Rules for Nanomaterial Manufacturers Sent to OMB
The November 24, 2010, issue of BNA Daily Environment Report quotes Lynn L. Bergeson regarding the proposed rule that would establish information reporting requirements for manufacturers of nanoscale materials and which is under review by the Office of Management and Budget.
November 24, 2010
USDA ORACBA Risk Forum Discusses Moving Beyond Nanogeneralities
On November 16, 2010, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Risk-Assessment and Cost-Benefit Analysis (ORACBA) convened a Risk Forum on “Moving Beyond Nanogeneralities — Providing Focus to Nanopolicy Progress.” Presenters included Richard Canady, Ph.D., DABT, Director, Center for Human Health Risk Assessment Research Foundation of the International Life Sciences Institute; Steve Froggett, Expert Consultant, ICF International, Inc; and Guillaume Gruere, International...
November 23, 2010
EPA Submits Proposed TSCA Section 8(a) Reporting Rule for Nanoscale Materials to OMB for Review
On November 22, 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) submitted a proposed Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(a) reporting rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. According to EPA’s April 26, 2010, Regulatory Agenda, the proposed rule would require persons who manufacture nanoscale materials notify EPA of certain information including available use, production volume, methods of manufacture and processing, exposure and release information, and...
On November 16, 2010, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Risk-Assessment and Cost-Benefit Analysis (ORACBA) convened a Risk Forum on "Moving Beyond Nanogeneralities -- Providing Focus to Nanopolicy Progress." Presenters included Richard Canady, Ph.D., DABT, Director, Center for Human Health Risk Assessment Research Foundation of the International Life Sciences Institute; Steve Froggett, Expert Consultant, ICF International, Inc; and Guillaume Gruere, International Food...
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 will speak, Saturday, December 4, 2010, about Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform legislation and the role of the European Union's (EU) Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) program at the Seventh Annual International Affairs Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Additional...