Archive for April, 2021

NanoBCA Recommends: Save the Date – TSCA At Five Virtual Conference 6/30/21

Posted on April 29th, 2021 in Uncategorized | No Comments »

The NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA) would like to recommend the following virtual conference.

SAVE THE DATE
TSCA at Five Virtual Conference
Wednesday, June 30, 2021

This June marks the fifth anniversary of the enactment of the game-changing Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (Lautenberg) that amended the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). With a new Administration and the relentless pace of regulatory developments related to Lautenberg implementation, there are many issues to consider and problems to solve.

The Environmental Law Institute (ELI), the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, and Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) are pleased to announce the fifth annual conference providing updates and insights regarding the current state of TSCA implementation, ongoing and emerging issues, and related developments. Topics will include how EPA is implementing Section 6 risk evaluation provisions, changes in new chemical review, existing chemical risk management provisions, and TSCA’s role in achieving environmental justice, among other topics.

As with our previous TSCA anniversary events, a stellar faculty of speakers from government, non-governmental organizations, industry, and academia will convene to inform, analyze, discuss, and debate the most pressing issues related to TSCA with regulatory practitioners and other stakeholder attendees.

Detailed program and registration information to come. SAVE THE DATE!

Water Innovations Alliance Foundation (WIAF) Webinar 4/27 3PM ET

Posted on April 27th, 2021 in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Date: Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Time: 3PM – 4PM ET

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/141045581

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (224) 501-3412
Access Code: 141-045-581

First GoToMeeting? Let’s do a quick system check: https://link.gotomeeting.com/system-check

Please mute your line if you are not speaking.  Thank you.

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AGENDA

3:00-3:10  Opening Remarks
Vincent Caprio
Executive Director, Water Innovations Alliance Foundation
vincent@water2.org

Mark Modzelewski
Co-Founder, Water Innovations Alliance Foundation
fmmodzelewski@gmail.com

Biden Proposes Big Investments in Water: It’s About Time
NRDC

How a shocking environmental disaster was uncovered off the California coast after 70 years
The lasting effects of DDT contamination are killing an alarming number of California sea lions.
CBS News

3:10-3:30  Review of the Water Industry 2020-2021
Alan Hinchman
Chief Revenue Officer, GrayMatter Systems
ahinchman@graymattersystems.com

3:30-3:40 Legislative Update
Paul Stimers
Partner, K&L Gates
paul.stimers@klgates.com

3:40-3:45  Q&A

3:45  Conclusion

NanoBCA Webinar – Weds 4/21 2PM ET

Posted on April 20th, 2021 in Uncategorized | No Comments »

NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA) webinar

Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (EDT)

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/290717757

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3311
Access Code: 290-717-757

Please mute your line if you are not speaking.  Thank you.

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AGENDA

2:00-2:05  Opening Remarks
Vincent Caprio
Executive Director, NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA)
vincent@nanobca.org

Earth Day is Thursday, April 22, 2021

SAVE THE DATE
TSCA at Five Virtual Conference
Wednesday, June 30, 2021

This June marks the fifth anniversary of the enactment of the game-changing Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (Lautenberg) that amended the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). With a new Administration and the relentless pace of regulatory developments related to Lautenberg implementation, there are many issues to consider and problems to solve.

The Environmental Law Institute (ELI), the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, and Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) are pleased to announce the fifth annual conference providing updates and insights regarding the current state of TSCA implementation, ongoing and emerging issues, and related developments. Topics will include how EPA is implementing Section 6 risk evaluation provisions, changes in new chemical review, existing chemical risk management provisions, and TSCA’s role in achieving environmental justice, among other topics.

2:05-2:15 EHS Update
Lynn L. Bergeson
Managing Director, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
NanoBCA EHS Chair
lbergeson@lawbc.com

OSHA Proposes Extension to Comment Period for Amendments to the Hazard Communication Standard

Recent Federal Developments

2:15-2:35 Legislative Update
Paul Stimers
Partner, K&L Gates
NanoBCA Policy Advisor
paul.stimers@klgates.com

2:35-2:45 Wall Street Update
Scott Livingston
CEO, Livingston Securities
scott@livingstonsecurities.com

2:45-2:55 Q&A

2:55 Conclusion

NanoBCA Recommends: EPA Webinar: Lessons Learned from Fukushima 4/14

Posted on April 7th, 2021 in Uncategorized | No Comments »

The NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA) would like to recommend the following webinar.

The U.S. EPA Emergency Response Research Webinar series presents:

Lessons Learned from Fukushima
April 14, 2021
2:00 – 3:30 PM ET
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

March 11th marked the 10-year anniversary of the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Japan which was caused by an initial earthquake and subsequent tsunami. This was the most significant accident at a nuclear power plant since the Chernobyl disaster in 1986. The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident resulted in radioactive contamination over a wide area and environmental remediation was necessary to protect public health. The scale of contamination was unprecedented in Japan and their efforts to effectively remediate the contaminated environment have identified many valuable lessons.

This webinar will cover 1) how EPA responded to this accident to protect our nation and what actions EPA has undertaken to improve and strengthen its response capability since then, and 2) how Japan conducted remediation of the off-site contaminated environment focusing on their preparation, implementation, and verification of the work. Throughout Japan’s remediation efforts, several challenges have been identified and this presentation will share experiences and lessons that will greatly benefit decision makers and responders who have to prepare for wide area environmental remediation to respond to and recover from radiological contamination events.

Questions or comments? Email CESERcomms@epa.gov