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The 2017 CropLife America Annual Meeting provided an opportunity for the crop protection industry to share insights on how technology moves “food forward.” The Acta Group (Acta®) affiliate Bergeson & Campbell, P.C., (B&C®) was a proud sponsor. ...

The AOCS Latin American Congress is held every other year and attracts representatives from more than 30 countries and over 40 exhibiting companies. The Acta Group (Acta®) Senior Regulatory Consultant Michael S. Wenk, M.S., presented “Chemical Substance Management in Central and South America: Insights into Sustainability, Regulatory and Management Opportunities” at the conference. Acta was a proud sponsor....

Bloomberg BNA/Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C) Webinar. This complimentary webinar was presented by a panel including Dr. Jeff Morris, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and former EPA officials and seasoned regulatory professionals who engaged in a lively discussion on: Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 5 Inventory notification reporting requirements and strategies; how to recognize and avoid pitfalls when reporting; current state of play of EPA’s new chemicals...

The release of EPA’s final rule concerning the chemical inventory reset under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is expected in June. Once released, covered entities must comply with reporting requirements within a 180- or 360-day reporting window, which won’t give much time to get up to speed on compliance obligations.  Business & Legal Resources (BLR) offered a webinar  "TSCA Inventory Final Rule: Reporting Deadline Requirements Under the New Chemical...

The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) and the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health held a day-long "TSCA Reform: One Year Later" conference exploring the federal government’s implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, which significantly amended the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), just over one year after it was signed into law.  Speakers discussed key components of the bipartisan legislation and provided an...

The 21st Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference (GC&E) provided an opportunity for a diverse network of over 500 academic, industrial, and government stakeholders to network and learn about the newest ideas in sustainable approaches to chemistry, chemicals, processes, and products.  Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) Senior Chemist Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., spoke.  B&C was a proud sponsor....

Bloomberg BNA presented the webinar "Reviewing New Chemicals Under Amended TSCA: Impact on Innovation" June 12, 2017, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. featuring Jeffery Morris, Director, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, United States Environmental Protection Agency; Charles M. Auer, Senior Regulatory and Policy Advisor, Bergeson & Campbell P.C.; Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Senior Chemist, Bergeson & Campbell P.C.; Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell P.C.; Beth...

PLI’s Environmental Regulation 2017 program reviewed recent activities in environmental regulation – and de-regulation – affecting compliance obligations for a range of businesses and organizations.  Among other topics, this program covered the impact of recent court decisions, new regulations and initiatives affecting regulated entities, and practical suggestions for management and compliance. Lynn L. Bergeson was a faculty member for the program....

NIA hosted its second 2017 webinar, “Regulatory Priorities and Current Activities” on May 24, 2017. The webinar discussed topics including REACH annex modification and nanomaterial definitions. Lynn L. Bergeson presented....

A webinar presented by Americal Law Institute. All environment, energy, and natural resources lawyers need to understand how the recent Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) amendments will affect not just chemical production and usage, but product liability, commercial transactions, and supply chain relationships as well. In just one hour, participants learned the legal and policy implications they needed to know about this significant legislation. Our distinguished panel of Fellows from the...

Lisa R. Burchi presented "TSCA Reform and Its Implications for the Western States"....

The AOCS Annual Meeting is a premier international science and business forum on fats, oils, surfactants, lipids, and related materials. The extensive technical program featured more than 650 invited and volunteer oral and poster presentations.  Lynn L. Bergeson made a presentation on May 1, 2017....

The Chemical Socity of Washington is holding a dinner meeting on April 27, 2017.  The Acta Group Senior Chemist Richard Engler, Ph.D. is the featured speaker.  Dr. Engler will discuss the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) before and after reform and some of the challenges EPA and industry face in implementing and complying with the new law.  The dinner meeting is open to the public but reservations are required. Cost is $18 members and guests/$9 for students.  RSVP by noon on April...

The GMA Science Forum educates scientists and decision makers within the food, beverage and consumer products industry. This event brings together a roster of acclaimed individuals to keep the science community abreast and ahead of emerging science, innovation, safety and legal requirements in a wide array of areas.  Lynn L. Bergeson will present on the current status of TSCA to the chemicals management committee on April 21....

The 3rd Annual Biocides USA Conference, presented by Chemical Watch, covered new developments in the US and around the world.  On March 30th, Acta Senior Regulatory Consultant Michael S. Wenk, M.S. presented on biocidal regulations in Latin America including common themes, Mercosur and Andean community, Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico....

The ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources’ 46th Spring Conference program was built to explore topics and issues facing the environmental lawyer today. Panel discussions covered a broad range of topics including: energy and environment priorities of the new administration and the 115th congress, what all environmental, energy, and resources lawyers need to know about TSCA reform, and FERC pipeline certificate proceedings and new disputes over “public convenience and...

The Society for Chemical Hazard Communication Spring 2017 meeting featured a presentation by Sheryl Lindros Dolan: "Protecting Trade Secrets Around the World: Comparing CBI Requirements of the TSCA Reform Act to ASHA HCS 2012, Appendix E"....

Exporting Chemicals and Hazardous Materials: Major Global Markets Regulatory Compliance was a program presented by Akron Global Business Accelerator. Learn about the compliance measures to ensure your export transactions are completed successfully from beginning to end.  Acta Senior Regulatory Consultant Karin F. Baron, MSPH presented "South Korean and China Regulations and other Asian Market Regulations & Opportunities"....

The two-day Conference covered the latest developments in chemical regulations. Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. and The Acta Group were exhibitors....

Implementing the 2016 TSCA Amendments- Progress & Prognosis was a lively discussion with a group of experts and advocates to review EPA’s progress in implementing the 2016 amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2017.  Speakers included: Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.Wendy Cleland-Hamnett, Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, U.S....