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The two-day Regulatory Summit Americas conference, presented by Chemical Watch focuses on the latest developments in global chemicals regulation, providing an in-depth review of the Americas, Europe, Asia and elsewhere around the world. Lynn L. Bergeson, Acta President, will present “TSCA reporting including PFAS and Asbestos” and Lisa R. Burchi, Senior Regulatory Consultant, will present “Legal requirements of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Green Guides”...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on August 15, 2023, that it issued the third Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) test order requiring testing on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under EPA’s National PFAS Testing Strategy. EPA has ordered the Chemours Company FC LLC, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, and 3M Company to conduct and submit testing on 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoro-2-(heptafluoropropoxy)propanoyl fluoride (HFPO-DAF), “a substance used as...
On August 3, 2023, the Joint Subcommittee on Environment, Innovation, and Public Health Sustainable Chemistry Strategy Team (Sustainable Chemistry ST) of the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) published a report entitled Sustainable Chemistry Report: Framing the Federal Landscape. As reported in our January 19, 2021, memorandum, the fiscal year (FY) 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) included the text of the bipartisan Sustainable Chemistry Research and...
The International Bar Association (IBA) Agriculture and Food Section (AFS), Chaired by Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®), is pleased to share a recording from the Capacity Development Webinar for Lawyers on Responsible Land-Based Investments in Agriculture: Latin America Focus. This webinar explores the current regulatory framework for sustainable and responsible investment in agriculture, and panelists discuss how lawyers in the private and public...
August 30, 2023
Environmental Regulation in Practice 2023: New Challenges and Priorities, August 2, 2023, via webinar
The Practising Law Institute presents Environmental Regulation in Practice 2023, analyzing current regulations including proposed amendments and judicial challenges concerning toxic chemicals, e-commerce, and public project developments, among other critical developments. Lynn L. Bergeson, President, The Acta Group (Acta®), will present. ...
August 30, 2023
Product Stewardship Practices for Effective Supply Chain Interaction, August 1, 2023, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (EDT), via webinar
This webinar explored current and proposed international regulations and restrictions in developed and emerging legislation and provide examples informing and proactively promoting product stewardship practices and regulatory compliance in supply chains. Watch now. ...
August 30, 2023
TSCA Reform – Seven Years Later, June 29, 2023 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (EDT), via webinar
The Acta Group (Acta®) affiliate Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®), the Environmental Law Institute (ELI), and the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health are pleased to announce the seventh annual Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) conference, “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...
August 30, 2023
Responsible land-based investments in agriculture: Latin America, June 21, 2023, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. EDT, via webinar
The International Bar Association (IBA) Agriculture and Food Section presents “Responsible land-based investments in agriculture: Latin America.” This webinar will explore the current regulatory framework for sustainable and responsible investment in agriculture, with a focus on Latin America, including how this can contribute to the mitigation of the climate crisis. Panelists will look at how lawyers in the private and public sectors can use a variety of legal tools, including...
August 30, 2023
27th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference, June 13-15, 2023, Long Beach, CA and via webinar
The American Chemical Society (ACS) presents the 27th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference, with a “Closing the Loop: Chemistry for a Sustainable Future” theme. Acta’s Director of Chemistry, Richard E. Engler, Ph.D. will present “Circular Routes and Chemical Nomenclature.” Acta affiliate B&C is a proud sponsor. ...
Chemical Watch presents TSCA Fundamentals, a two day course offering in-depth training on the very latest TSCA regulatory and policy developments, their impact and how to anticipate their requirements, comply with the law and remain commercially competitive. Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Director of Chemistry, The Acta Group (Acta®) and Catherine M. Croke, DBA, Director of Product Stewardship and Regulatory Affairs, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®), will present. ...