The American Bar Association's (ABA) Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER) 30th Fall Conference will look at rapidly emerging developments in environmental, energy, and resources law, including the novel approaches taken to bring solutions to climate change, sustainability, clean air, clean water, chemical management, environmental justice, and other transformative issues. Lynn L. Bergeson, President, The Acta Group (Acta^®), will present during the "Periodic Review: Reinvigorated Chemical Product Regulation under FIFRA and TSCA" session.

As Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards and Environmental Justice (EJ) concepts further extend the reach of federal review and enforcement over corporate policies, attorneys from a wider range of practice areas must become versed in areas of the law that were traditionally considered unique to “environmental law” practice. This Practising Law Institute program, Environmental Regulation in Practice 2022, will analyze current regulations including proposed amendments and judicial challenges concerning toxic chemicals, interstate air pollution transportation, e-commerce, and public project developments, among other critical developments. Lynn L. Bergeson, President, The Acta Group (Acta^®), will present on Toxics Regulations. 

Implementation of the amended Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is very much a work in progress, and the US EPA’s regulatory actions require continuous monitoring. Staying on top of these changes is critically important, and training on current regulatory requirements is vital. During this "TSCA Fundamentals" training course, Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Director of Chemistry with The Acta Group (Acta^®), will provide 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.

Join NACD and Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Director of Chemistry, The Acta Group (Acta^®) for a special pre-ChemEdge workshop, "Situational Regulatory Awareness – What to Do When a Single Chemical Product Is Subject to Three Major Regulations – TSCA, FIFRA, and FFDCA." Many chemicals regulated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) also fall under the Federal Insecticide, Rodenticide, and Fungicide Act (FIFRA) and/or the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). The overlap causes confusion and can lead to severe penalties if not handled properly. This interactive workshop will use case studies patterned on real-world events to illustrate how different commercial activities involving chemicals can trigger all three regulations.

The Acta Group (Acta^®) affiliate Bergeson & Campbell P.C. (B&C^®) presented “TSCA New Approach Methodologies,” a complimentary webinar featuring Lynn L. Bergeson, Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., James W. Cox, M.S., and Kristie Sullivan, MPH. The 2016 amendments to TSCA require EPA “to reduce and replace” vertebrate animals to the extent practicable, scientifically justified, and consistent with TSCA policies. EPA is also required to “develop a strategic plan to promote the development and implementation of alternative test methods and strategies to reduce, refine, or replace vertebrate animal testing and provide information of equivalent or better scientific quality and relevance for assessing risks of injury to health or the environment of chemical substances or mixtures.” Watch now. 

The lifecycle of industrial, agricultural, and antimicrobial chemical products, especially those embedded in consumer products, has gained increased public attention. Regulators are looking at the entire product lifecycle, including post-discard of a product at the end of its useful life, as well as toxicity data. Lynn L. Bergeson, President, The Acta Group (Acta^®), will present on chemical product regulation matters including risk communication, minimizing legal liability, and evolving policy matters.

This conference marked the sixth annual Toxic Substances Control Act Annual Conference. Leading panelists reflected on the challenges and accomplishments since the implementation of the 2016 Lautenberg Amendments and where the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) stands today.

Register now to watch ELI, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C., the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, leading experts, and distinguished keynote speakers present a robust exploration of the issues and regulations surrounding TSCA.

The American Chemical Society (ACS) presents the 26th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference, with a “Thinking in Systems: Designing for Sustainable Use” theme. This conference will explore how green and sustainable chemistry and engineering contribute to the development and commercialization of products for sustainable use. The Acta Group's (Acta^®) Director of Chemistry, Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., and Ligia Duarte Botelho, Regulatory Assistant, will present a symposium exploring “new chemical bias” and how it continues to pose a barrier to market acceptance of novel chemistry and sustainable thinking.

The International Bar Association (IBA) Agricultural Law Section, Advancing Land-based Investment Governance (ALIGN), and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), presents "Capacity development webinar for lawyers on responsible investments in agriculture: African Region focus," a webinar focusing on responsible investment in agriculture in the African geographic region. Utilising the contributions of the Committee on World Food Security Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems (CFS RAI Principles) and the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance on Tenure (VGGT), attendees will better understand their application in everyday legal work related to investments in agriculture for the African region.

The International Bar Association (IBA) Agricultural Law Section, Advancing Land-based Investment Governance (ALIGN), and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), presents "Capacity development webinar for lawyers on responsible investments in agriculture: Asia Pacific focus," a webinar focusing on responsible investment in agriculture in the Asia Pacific geographic region. Utilising the contributions of the Committee on World Food Security Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems (CFS RAI Principles) and the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance on Tenure (VGGT), attendees will better understand their application in everyday legal work related to investments in agriculture for the Asia Pacific region.

A circular economy requires new thinking about what products we make, from which materials we make them, and where products go at the end of their useful life. An important but often overlooked aspect of new product development is an understanding of the consequences of the product’s chemical composition and the end-of-life implications of the decisions made at the front end of the process. Working within this framework plays a critical role in building a resilient, dependable, and sustainable system that fosters innovation to develop a circular economy. Register now to view the recording of Lynn L. Bergeson, Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Kate Sellers, and Mathy Stanislaus as they present “Domestic Chemical Regulation and Achieving Circularity.”

The Household & Commercial Products Association's (HCPA) mid-year meeting, IMPACT2022, brings together professionals and thought leaders to learn about and engage on the public policy issues that impact the household and commercial products industry. Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Director of Chemistry, The Acta Group (Acta^®), will present during the Regulatory Affairs Council on May 11, 2022. Acta affiliate Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) is a proud sponsor. 

CHEMUK 2022 brings together the all stages of chemical and chemical product development, specification, and processing/manufacturing communities, with crucial supply chain supplier groups.  The Acta Group (Acta^®) is a proud sponsor. 

With year one of the Biden Administration’s term in the history books, we have a clearer sense of how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proceeding on all fronts. EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) is focusing on long-standing challenges, especially a renewed effort to meet Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultation requirements and determining how best to meet core pesticide registration review obligations in 2022. These program priorities must reflect special considerations for environmental justice and climate change, advance critical science and policy issues, develop a fifth Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA) implementation framework, and display a renewed commitment to working collaboratively with state partners and other stakeholders to implement the program.

Register now to watch the Acta Group (Acta^®) affiliate Bergeson & Campbell P.C. (B&C^®) present "FIFRA Hot Topics," a complimentary webinar covering key OPP priorities and what companies should know to avoid market delays.

The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) presents "Avoid the Audit: Best Practices for Staying in Compliance" as part of their Spring 2022 Regulatory and Responsible Distribution Workshops covering hot-button regulatory issues. Lynn L. Bergeson, President, The Acta Group (Acta^®) will present “EPA Toxic Substances Control Act and Federal Insecticide, Rodenticide, and Fungicide Act,” providing an overview of chemical distributors’ obligations under these regulations.

Case Medical presents "Sustainable Cleaning Chemistries for a Healthier World," covering how healthcare can maintain optimal infection prevention without harm; how to reduce the impact of hazardous cleaning chemistries on patients and staff; the importance of cleaning and the science behind it; how validated cleaners and water quality contribute to better outcomes; and how safer chemical usage in healthcare settings can contribute to a healthier world. Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Director of Chemistry, The Acta Group (Acta^®), will present. 

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE) and the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) present Environmental Law 2022, covering the latest developments in natural resources (air, water, species), climate, chemical, energy, and environmental justice; and what’s happened a year into a new Congress, a more conservative Supreme Court, and under the Biden-Harris administration, as well as what the future holds. Lynn L. Bergeson, President, The Acta Group (Acta^®), and Alexandra Dapolito Dunn will present "Chemical Regulation and Emerging Contaminants: Update and What to Expect in 2022."

2022 will bring competing priorities for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for which companies should now prepare. The Acta Group (Acta^®) affiliate Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) is pleased to present “What to Expect in Chemicals in 2022,” a webinar offering our best informed judgment as to the trends and key developments B&C’s legal, scientific, and regulatory professionals expect to see in 2022. These include consequential policy shifts reflecting the Biden Administration’s “all of government” commitment to environmental justice and continuing evolution of EPA’s implementation of the Toxic Substances Control Act under Dr. Michal I. Freedhoff’s leadership. The webinar focused on themes outlined in our Forecast for U.S. Federal and International Chemical Regulatory Policy 2022, released on January 3, 2022.

During the 2022 Legislative and Regulatory Outlook, the NACD Legislative Affairs Team will discuss what actions to expect from Congress on issues such as the supply chain crisis. The Regulatory Affairs Team will then review top regulatory issues including agency enforcement activities and the status of OSHA’s updates to the Hazard Communication Standard. Finally, the team will discuss tools you can use and ways you can be involved to best protect your business. Registration is free and open to all. The Acta Group (Acta^®) affiliate Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) is a proud sponsor. 

Lynn L. Bergeson, President, The Acta Group (Acta^®), will discuss long-term product stewardship trends with Indiana University School of Public Health Strategy & Management students.