March 4, 2010

Industry Fears New EPA Chemical Testing Approach May Stymie Input

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. ...
February 26, 2010

Lynn L. Bergeson Will Speak at Conference Concerning Environmental Regulation and Commercial Implications

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...
February 22, 2010

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. to Participate in ABA Quick Teleconference on Endocrine Disruptors

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....
February 18, 2010

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. is a Proud Sponsor of the 2010 Global Chemical Regulations Conference

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...
January 22, 2010

TSCA Reform Debate, Increased EPA Scrutiny Of Chemicals Predicted Throughout 2010

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....
January 8, 2010

Comment Period on Proposed Nanotube Rule Extended Following European Trade Request

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....
January 5, 2010

US EPA Hits Phthalates in First Set of Chemical Action Plans

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.”...