Lynn L. Bergeson

Representative Engagements

• Assists a global manufacturer of industrial and consumer products to register and maintain chemical product approvals in all jurisdictions in which its products are marketed.
• Among the first U.S. law firms to assist several manufacturers of nanoscale chemical products obtain approval for their innovations under TSCA and has devised and maintained product stewardship programs in multiple global jurisdictions to manage these nanoscale products effectively.
• Among the first law firms judicially to challenge a Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) issued under TSCA Section 5 to eliminate or lessen commercial restrictions placed on the manufacture, processing, and distribution of a new chemical substance.
• Assists several biobased chemical manufacturers to address difficult TSCA nomenclature and chemical identity issues and to devise and implement product stewardship protocols to manage these products with downstream stakeholders.
• Assists clients to prepare and obtain approvals for chemicals produced by intergeneric microorganisms.

Articles and Writings

• Lynn L. Bergeson, Bethami Auerbach, Lisa R. Burchi, Carla N. Hutton, and Zameer Qureshi, Authors, “Case Studies in Regulatory Concepts,” in Chemical Risk Governance, Adam DK Abelkop, Lucas Bergkamp, Lynn L. Bergeson, and Bethami Auerbach, Editors, Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law, Edward Elgar Publishing (2023).

• Lynn Bergeson, Richard Engler, Ph.D., Carla Hutton, and Todd Stedeford, Ph.D., co-authors, “Pesticides, Chemical Regulation, and Right-to-Know 2022 Annual Report,” in The Year in Review 2022: Environment, Energy, and Resources Law, American Bar Association (2023).

• Lynn L. Bergeson, Christopher R. Blunck, Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Kelly N. Garson, Edith G. Nagy, and Todd J. Stedeford, co-authors, “Pesticides, Chemical Regulation, and Right-to-Know, 2021 Annual Report,” in The Year in Review 2021: Environment, Energy, and Resources Law, American Bar Association (2022).

• Lynn L. Bergeson, Christopher Blunck, and Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., co-authors, “Pesticides, Chemical Regulation, and Right-to-Know 2020 Annual Report,“ in The Year in Review 2020: Environment, Energy, and Resources Law, ABA (2021).

• Lynn L. Bergeson, Charles Auer, Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., and Kathleen Roberts, co-authors, “Pesticides, Chemical Regulation, and Right-to-Know 2019 Annual Report,“ in The Year in Review 2019: Environment, Energy, and Resources Law, ABA (2020).

• Lynn L. Bergeson and Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., co-authors, “Pesticides, Chemical Regulation, and Right-To-Know 2017 Annual Report,” in The Year in Review 2017: Environment, Energy, and Resources Law, ABA (2018).

• Lynn L. Bergeson and Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., co-authors, “Pesticides, Chemical Regulation, and Right-To-Know 2017 Annual Report,” in The Year in Review 2017: Environment, Energy, and Resources Law, ABA (2018).

• Lynn L. Bergeson and Charles M. Auer, Co-Editors, New TSCA: A Guide to the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act and Its Implementation, ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (2017).

• Lynn L. Bergeson and Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., co-authors, “Pesticides, Chemical Regulation, and Right-To-Know 2016 Annual Report,” in The Year in Review 2016: Environment, Energy, and Resources Law, ABA (2017).

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “Legal Considerations Relating to Tort and Product Liability Law,” in Realizing the Full Business Value of Product Stewardship, Product Stewardship Society (2016).

• Lynn L. Bergeson et al., Global Chemical Control Handbook: A Guide to Chemical Management Programs, ABA (2014).

• Lynn L. Bergeson, contributing author, The RCRA Practice Manual, ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (2013).

• Lynn L. Bergeson and Tracy Hester, Nanotechnology Deskbook, ELI (2008).

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “Expanding PFAS liability in the US,” Financier Worldwide, July 2023.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “Toxics Release Inventory Reporting: What is New This Year?,” Chemical Processing, June 9, 2023.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “EPA Proposes to Ban Most Uses of Methylene Chloride,” Chemical Processing, May 10, 2023.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “TSCA litigation: The case to watch,” Speciality Chemicals Magazine, May/June 2023.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “EPA Can Lead or Get Out of the Way,” The Environmental Forum, May/June 2023.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “Congress Strengthens Cosmetics Regulations,” Chemical Processing, April 12, 2023.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “Maine Clarifies PFAS Product Reporting Requirements,” Chemical Processing, March 20, 2023.

• Lynn L. Bergeson and L. Claire Hansen, “Toxic Substances Law Creating More Confusion for Legal Teams and Public,” Chemical Processing, February 15, 2023.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “Risky Business: Deciding Whether Chemicals Pose Risk Is Getting Really Confusing,” American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL) Blog, January 27, 2023.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “Chemical Compliance: FTC To Revise Green Guides, Again,” Chemical Processing, January 10, 2023.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “Sticker Shock: TSCA Fees Could Soon Be a Lot More Expensive,” Chemical Processing, December 13, 2022.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “OSHA Considers Revisions to Process Safety Management Standard,” Chemical Processing, October 25, 2022.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “Toxics Regulation: A Brave New World Catching Many Off Guard,” PLI Current, Vol. 6 (2022).

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “Due Diligence in Mergers and Acquisitions Involving Chemical Products,” Financier Worldwide, October 2022.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “EPA Targets PFAS Cleanup,” Chemical Processing, September 23, 2022.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “EPA Holds Webinar on PFAS Strategic Roadmap: Research Tools and Resources,” Finishing & Coating, August 22, 2022.

• Lynn L. Bergeson and Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., “Optimizing the Toxic Substances Control Act to Achieve Greener Chemicals,” NR&E, Summer 2022.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “EPA Eases TSCA Testing Demands,” Chemical Processing, August 15, 2022.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “Compliance: EPA Seeks Input From Small Businesses,” Chemical Processing, August 1, 2022.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “How Does a Recent Supreme Court Ruling Apply to the EPA’s Implementation of TSCA?,” Chemical Watch, July 27, 2022.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “Chemical Compliance: Get Ready for Superfund Excise Tax,” Chemical Processing, June 22, 2022.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “Environmental Justice and Enforcement in America: What Investors Need to Know,” Financier Worldwide, July 2022.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., et al., “Compilation Memorandum regarding the GCSE Plastics Reports: France and the United States: Comparative Law Analysis and Recommendations Regarding Plastic Waste,” Global Council for Science and the Environment, May 15, 2022.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “EPA Targets Asbestos,” Chemical Processing, May 15, 2022.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “California Eyes Proposition 65 Modifications,” Chemical Processing, April 24, 2022.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS): One Size Does Not Fit All,” Chemical Processing, February 27, 2022.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “PFAS: Making Sound Investment Decisions,” Financier Worldwide, March 2022.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “Isn’t It Ironic?,” American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL) Blog, January 25, 2022.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “Toxic Substances: EPA Targets Asbestos,” Chemical Processing, January 23, 2022.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “Straddling Digital and Environmental Goals: Tips for Investors,” Financier Worldwide, January 2022.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “Environmental Protection: Infrastructure Law Benefits Chemical Industry,” Chemical Processing, December 14, 2021.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “Supply-Chain Aid — EPA Proposes PIP 3:1 Compliance Extension,” Chemical Processing, November 22, 2021.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “Is Extended Producer Responsibility on the Rise for Packaging?,” Chemical Processing, October 18, 2021.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging: And So It Begins in the US,” Financier Worldwide, October 2021.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “EPA Goes Back to the Drawing Board on Toxic Substances,” Chemical Processing, September 24, 2021.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “Is FDA Food Safety Revision in Our Future?,” Chemical Processing, August 24, 2021.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “PFAS: Is Anything Not Reportable?,” Chemical Processing, July 19, 2021.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “Avoiding Costly Supply Chain Disruption: A Cautionary Tale,” Financier Worldwide, July 2021.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “The Essential Role of Evolving Technologies in Securing a Safe and Sustainable Food Supply,” Agricultural Law Section of the IBA, June 1, 2021.

• Lynn L. Bergeson, “TSCA: A Change of Course,” Specialty Chemicals Magazine , May/June 2021.

Presentations

• “Preparing A PFAS Gameplan in the U.S., UK, and EU,” The Acta Group and EPPA, (July 11, 2023).

• “Reflections on the Current State of TSCA Implementation,” TSCA Reform – Seven Years Later, (June 29, 2023).

• “TSCA Reform — Seven Years Later.” This complimentary virtual conference featuring speakers from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and non-governmental and industry stakeholders will provide updates on a host of topics, including the interface of science and policy under TSCA, new chemicals, risk evaluation and management, the regulation of articles, and more.

• “Navigating Non-Alignment of PFAS Regulation in the EU, UK, and US,” Lexology, (June 7, 2023).

• “TOP TSCA TOPICS: Cumulative Risk, NAMs, Risk Evaluations, CBI, and More!,” Bergeson & Campbell, P.C., (May 17, 2023).

• “TSCA litigation,” TSCA Developments 2023, (March 7, 2023).

• “2023 Chemicals Overview: Trends in Regulation and Emerging Contaminants,” Environmental Law 2023, (February 17, 2023).

• “What to Expect in Chemicals Policy and Regulation and on Capitol Hill in 2023,” Bergeson & Campbell, P.C., (January 31, 2023).

• “Analyzing the EPA’s Proposal to List PFAS Chemicals as Hazardous Substances,” The Environmental Law Institute, (January 30, 2023).

• “Environmental Law Series: Inside The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA),” Lawyer 2 Lawyer, (January 20, 2023).

• “Two Years Later: How Has the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability Changed REACH and CLP Regulations?,” The Acta Group, (January 17, 2023).

• “WEBINAR — Articles under TSCA,” Bergeson & Campbell, P.C., (December 14, 2022).

• “USA EPA and TSCA updates for the electronics sector,” Chemicals Management for Electronics, (December 13, 2022).

• “Living in a Circular World: The Challenges of Complying with TSCA,” Product Sustainability Summit USA 2022, (November 16, 2022).

• “WEBINAR — Food Safety Issues in the United States,” Bergeson & Campbell, P.C., (October 26, 2022).

• “WEBINAR — Environmental, Social, and Governance Issues: A Business Imperative,” Bergeson & Campbell, P.C., (October 11, 2022).

• “Initial 10 High Priority TSCA Risk Evaluations,” Chemical Watch Regulatory Summit USA, (October 5, 2022).

• “Updates on TSCA,” Chemical Watch Regulatory Summit Europe 2022, (September 27, 2022).

• “Periodic Review: Reinvigorated Chemical Product Regulation under FIFRA and TSCA,” ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources, 30th Fall Conference, (September 23, 2022).

• “Toxics Regulations,” Environmental Regulation in Practice 2022: New Challenges and Priorities, (September 16, 2022).

• “TSCA New Approach Methodologies,” Bergeson & Campbell, P.C., (August 3, 2022).

• “Law and Policy of Products Regulation,” ELI Summer School Series 2022, (July 14, 2022).

• “TSCA Regulation of Articles,” TSCA Reform – Six Years Later, (June 29, 2022).

• “Domestic Chemical Regulation and Achieving Circularity,” Bergeson & Campbell, P.C., (May 18, 2022).

• “EPA Toxic Substances Control Act and Federal Insecticide, Rodenticide, and Fungicide Act,” Avoid the Audit: Best Practices for Staying in Compliance (March 8, 2022).

• “Chemical Regulation and Emerging Contaminants: Update and What to Expect in 2022,” Environmental Law 2022 (February 11, 2022).

• “What to Expect in Chemicals in 2022,” Bergeson & Campbell, P.C., (January 26, 2022).

• “Product Sustainability Webinar Series: Part 2,” Chemical Watch Product Sustainability Webinar Series (November 17, 2021).

• “Moving Towards “Cradle-to-Cradle”: Regulatory Drivers and Barriers in Reducing Waste and Achieving Sustainable Lifecycle Management and a Circular Economy,” ABA, Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER) 29th Fall Conference (October 14, 2021)

• “Getting What You Want: How to Persuasively Request Product Stewardship Resources,” PSX 2021 Conference (September 28, 2021).

• “Chemical policy evolution in the US,” Chemical Watch Global Electronics Summit (September 21, 2021).

• “TSCA Regulatory Activity, Industry Strategy and Actions 2021 and Beyond,” IAEG Fall Virtual Meeting (September 20, 2021).

• “PFAS Reporting Rules — What Every Company Needs to Know,” Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (September 9, 2021).

• “U.S. Chemical Regulation: What’s New, What’s Hot,” Mondaq (July 28, 2021).

• “Law & Policy of Products Regulation,” ELI Summer School (July 20, 2021).

• “California Chemical Regulatory Policy Update,” Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. for NACD Members (July 15, 2021).

• “TSCA and Environmental Justice,” TSCA Reform – Five Years Later (June 30, 2021).

• “TSCA Litigation Update,” TSCA Reform – Five Years Later (June 30, 2021).

• “TSCA: It Is Not What You May Think,” RILA (June 10, 2021).

• “TSCA Jurisdiction: It’s Not Just over Chemicals,” Chemical Watch, TSCA Developments 2021 (June 9, 2021).

• “Product Stewardship and the Pandemic: Surviving and Thriving in Disruptive Times,” Product Stewardship Society (March 31, 2021).

• “What To Expect From the Biden EPA?,” Business & Learning Resources (March 30, 2021).

• The Challenges of Enforcing TSCA,” Key Regulatory Updates: Europe, Asia and The Americas 2021 (March 25, 2021).

• “Chemicals Regulation: Latest Developments,” Environmental Law 2021 (February 25, 2021).

• “What To Expect When You’re Electing (a New President),” Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (January 28, 2021).