Next week we will be having our NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA)/WIAF webinar. We will be discussing the year-end 9/30/2025 United States Budget recently passed by Congress. Our special guest is one of America’s leading budget experts, the Honorable David M. Walker, Former U.S. Comptroller General. David will be providing insights into our $36 Trillion National Debt. U.S. Debt Clock

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NanoBCA/WIAF Webinar
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
2:00-3:00PM ET

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AGENDA

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

Senate passes government funding bill
Politico

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2:05-2:20 EHS Update
Lynn L. Bergeson
Managing Director
Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
NanoBCA EHS Chair
lbergeson@lawbc.com

EU Advocate General Recommends Overturning Decision Annulling Harmonized Classification and Labeling of Titanium Dioxide

EPA Reschedules SACC Meetings to Consider 1,3-Butadiene Draft Risk Evaluation, Will Issue Supplement

EPA Extends Comment Period on Draft TSCA Risk Evaluation for DCHP

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2:20-2:45 United States Budget Overview
Discussion of 2024-2025 U.S. Budget and the proposed legislation for the 2025-2026 Budget
David M. Walker
Former U.S. Comptroller General

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2:45-3:00  Q&A

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3:00  Conclusion

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Our monthly webinars address topics involving the relationship between the science of nanotechnology and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), US Legislation, Education, Finance, Manufacturing and Foreign Policy. One of the benefits of NanoBCA membership is access to our previous webinars with America’s leading scientists and engineers.

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Looking forward to our webinar next week.

On our next NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA)/WIAF webinar we will be discussing the changes proposed by the new EPA Administrator, Lee Zeldin.

NanoBCA/WIAF Webinar
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
2:00-3:00PM ET

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AGENDA

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

Lee M. Zeldin Sworn in as 17th EPA Administrator
EPA

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2:05-2:20 EHS Update
Carla N. Hutton
Regulatory Analyst
Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
chutton@lawbc.com

What’s New with New Approach Methodologies: A Webinar,
February 13, 2025
11:00am-12:30 pm ET

Environmental Law 2025: Tackling the Issues in a Pivotal Year
February 20-21, 2025
Washington, DC and via webcast

TSCA Developments 2025 Webinar
February 27, 2025

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2:20-2:45 State of the Water Industry
Alan Hinchman
Chief Revenue Officer
GrayMatter Systems
ahinchman@graymattersystems.com 

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2:45-3:00  Q&A

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3:00  Conclusion

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Our monthly webinars address topics involving the relationship between the science of nanotechnology and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), US Legislation, Education, Finance, Manufacturing and Foreign Policy. One of the benefits of NanoBCA membership is access to our previous webinars with America’s leading scientists and engineers.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP $250 

ACADEMIC/YOUNG PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP $100

Last week I witnessed my 13^th Inaugural Address. President Trump has issued numerous Executive Orders which will have an effect on our Nanotechnology Community and the Water Industry. In 2025 we will have many Public Policy discussions.

AGENDA

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

Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions
The White House

Tracking Trump’s executive orders: What he’s signed so far
Axios

Register for NanoEducators Quarterly NNI Forum
Teacher’s Guide on Materials’ Self-Assembly
Thursday, January 30, 2025
6:30 PM ET

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2:05-2:20 EHS Update
Lynn L. Bergeson
Managing Director
Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
NanoBCA EHS Chair
lbergeson@lawbc.com

3E Internal Evolve Leadership Event, February 3, 2025, Arlington, VA

2025 Forecast for U.S. Federal and International Chemical Regulatory Policy

House Subcommittee Announces Hearing on Toxic Substances Control Act for January 22, 2025

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2:20-2:45  Navigating the Path to Thoughtful Leadership
Transact Transform Transcend: Becoming a Thoughtful Leader: Stories from the Journey
Are you ready to be . . . better?

Navigating the path to becoming a better, more thoughtful, leader requires an understanding and awareness of how individuals grow and evolve, how everyday transactions can morph into significant transformations, and how mindset, intent, and an informed heartfelt approach can drive organization value.

Ken Russell, PhD
Chief Information & Innovation Officer, Author
drkenrussell@gmail.com

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2:45-3:00  Q&A 

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3:00  Conclusion

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Our monthly webinars address topics involving the relationship between the science of nanotechnology and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), US Legislation, Education, Finance, Manufacturing and Foreign Policy. One of the benefits of NanoBCA membership is access to our previous webinars with America’s leading scientists and engineers.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP $250 

ACADEMIC/YOUNG PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP $100

AGENDA

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

Deal to Avert Government Shutdown Includes $110 Billion in Disaster, Farm Aid
The Wall Street Journal

Federal workers brace for change amid DOGE rhetoric
The Hill

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Latest Actions under Nation’s Chemical Safety Law to Protect People from Cancer-Causing Chemicals Trichloroethylene and Perchloroethylene
EPA

T-ray in Action – The state of the semiconductor industry, its concerns and potential solutions
Anis Rahman PhD
Chief Technology Officer & President
Applied Research & Photonics, Inc
a.rahman@arphotonics.net

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2:05-2:20 EHS Update
Lynn L. Bergeson
Managing Director
Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
NanoBCA EHS Chair
lbergeson@lawbc.com

OPPT Deputy Director Mark Hartman Will Become Director of FDA’s Office of Food Chemical Safety, Dietary Supplements, and Innovation

EPA Proposes to Update Proposed SNURs for 17 PFAS, Designating Manufacture (Including Import) as a Significant New Use

District Court Approves Consent Decrees Establishing Deadlines for Completing TSCA Risk Evaluations

Petitions Filed to Add Several Chemicals to List of Taxable Substances; Comments Due January 28, 2025

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2:20-2:45  Roundtable Discussion

President Trump Cabinet Nominations
Trump Administration II: Nominees and Roles We’re Tracking
Capital Alpha Partners

Vincent Caprio
Moderator

Lynn L. Bergeson
Managing Director
Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
NanoBCA EHS Chair
lbergeson@lawbc.com

Sam Brauer, PhD
Founder & Principal
Nanotech Plus
sbrauer@nano-biz.com

Ken Russell, PhD
Chief Information & Innovation Officer, Author
Transact Transform Transcend: Becoming a Thoughtful Leader: Stories from the Journey
drkenrussell@gmail.com

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2:45-3:00  Q&A 

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3:00  Conclusion

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Our monthly webinars address topics involving the relationship between the science of nanotechnology and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), US Legislation, Education, Finance, Manufacturing and Foreign Policy. One of the benefits of NanoBCA membership is access to our previous webinars with America’s leading scientists and engineers.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP $250

ACADEMIC/YOUNG PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP $100

AGENDA

2:00-2:10  Opening Remarks
Vincent Caprio
Executive Director, NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA)
vincentcaprio@nynanobusiness.org 

Donald Trump’s second-term Cabinet nominations, staff appointments
The Hill

Trump picks GOP former congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the EPA
CNN

Trump’s EPA nominee Lee Zeldin: What to know
The Hill

Donald Trump’s energy czar, Interior Department pick Doug Burgum: What to know
The Hill

Trump taps oil boss and fracking advocate Chris Wright as Secretary of Energy
New York Post

Trump picks Fox News host and Army National Guard veteran Pete Hegseth for defense secretary
NBC News

John Ratcliffe chosen as Trump’s pick to lead CIA
The Hill

Senate Republicans elect John Thune as their new leader, replacing Mitch McConnell
NBC News

Trump picks former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be the U.S. ambassador to Israel
NBC News

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2:10-2:30 EPA Update: President-elect Trump Selects Lee Zeldin as EPA Administrator
Lynn L. Bergeson
Managing Director, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
NanoBCA EHS Chair
lbergeson@lawbc.com
EPA Releases Third Annual PFAS Strategic Roadmap Report

Leadership Changes Coming to EPA and Environmental Committees in Congress; TSCA Fees Due to Be Reauthorized by 2026

2:30-3:00  Roundtable Discussion: President-elect Trump’s Cabinet Selections
Vincent Caprio
Executive Director, NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA)
vincentcaprio@nynanobusiness.org

Lynn L. Bergeson
Managing Director, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
NanoBCA EHS Chair
lbergeson@lawbc.com

Dan Caprio
Co-Founder and Chairman, The Providence Group
dcaprio@providencegroupdc.com

Alan Hinchman
Chief Revenue Officer, GrayMatter Systems
ahinchman@graymattersystems.com

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3:00  Conclusion

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Our monthly webinars address topics involving the relationship between the science of nanotechnology and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), US Legislation, Education, Finance, Manufacturing and Foreign Policy. One of the benefits of NanoBCA membership is access to our previous webinars with America’s leading scientists and engineers.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP $250

ACADEMIC/YOUNG PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP $100

AGENDA

2:00-2:10  Opening Remarks
Vincent Caprio
Executive Director, NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA)
vincentcaprio@nynanobusiness.org

Registration Opens for NNI Webinar on Nanometrology Involving Big Data, AI, and Modeling
Friday, November 1, 2024

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2:10-2:25 EHS Update
Lynn L. Bergeson
Managing Director, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
NanoBCA EHS Chair
lbergeson@lawbc.com

USDA’s ARS Develops Long-Term Roadmap for PFAS in U.S. Agriculture

Survey on Carbon-Based Nanomaterials and Analytical Methods Closes November 1, 2024

EPA Issues Annual Progress Report on Pesticide Reregistration Performance Measures and Goals

EPA Announces Release of Interim Guidance for the Evaluation of Products for Claims against Viruses

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2:25-2:45 Alternative Funding for Emerging Tech
Griffith A. Kundahl
Managing Director, Giralus LLC
griff@giralus.com

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2:45-2:50 Q&A

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2:50  Conclusion

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Our monthly webinars address topics involving the relationship between the science of nanotechnology and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), US Legislation, Education, Finance, Manufacturing and Foreign Policy. One of the benefits of NanoBCA membership is access to our previous webinars with America’s leading scientists and engineers.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP $250 

ACADEMIC/YOUNG PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP $100

AGENDA

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

Deadline to submit images to NanoInFocus Image contest is 9/25!
NNI Nanoscale Image Contest
Submission portal closes on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024.
Jury down-selects images between Sept. 26 and Oct. 4.
Public voting opens on National Nanotechnology Day, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024.
Winners are announced during National Chemistry Week on Oct. 24, 2024.

Senate GOP wants no part of spending showdown in election year
The Hill

Harris administration would rein in toxic PFAS chemicals, advocates say
The Guardian

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2:05-2:20 EHS Update
Lynn L. Bergeson
Managing Director, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
NanoBCA EHS Chair
lbergeson@lawbc.com

EPA Announces New Outdoor Use Safer Choice Label

EPA Calls for Nominations of Peer Reviewers for 1,3-Butadiene

OECD Publishes Synthesis Report on Understanding Perfluoropolyethers and Their Life Cycle

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2:20-2:45 State of the Water Industry
Alan Hinchman
Chief Revenue Officer, GrayMatter Systems
ahinchman@graymattersystems.com

Upcoming GrayMatter Events

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2:45-2:50 Q&A

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2:50  Conclusion

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Our monthly webinars address topics involving the relationship between the science of nanotechnology and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), US Legislation, Education, Finance, Manufacturing and Foreign Policy. One of the benefits of NanoBCA membership is access to our previous webinars with America’s leading scientists and engineers.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP $250 

ACADEMIC/YOUNG PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP $100

Easton Remembers Sept. 11 Victims in Memorial Ceremonies

The Easton community remembered the lives lost during the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks with multiple ceremonies.

Residents gathered early in the morning at the Easton 9/11 memorial in front of the library for a moment of silence. A wreath was laid on the memorial to remember those who lost their lives that tragic day.

During the ceremony, Vincent Caprio, a 9/11 first responder and survivor, reflected on the 2,977 individuals who perished in the attacks. Caprio also honored the memory of the more than 7,000 first responders and survivors who have since passed away due to 9/11-related illnesses.

The Easton Fire Department remembered Sept. 11 by placing 343 flags arranged in the shape of the Twin Towers on the town green to honor the New York firefighters who perished during the attacks.

“We put 343 flags out on the green to remember those fallen,” said Firefighter Dave Davies, who joined Fairfield firefighters to dig through dust and debris in search of survivors at Ground Zero the day after the attacks. “We also placed a picture of the Hanson family to honor them.”

Eunice Hanson and her late husband, Lee, lost their son, Peter Burton Hanson, 32, daughter-in-law Sue Kim Hanson, 34, and granddaughter Christine Lee Hanson, 2 1/2, during the attacks. The family was on board the hijacked United Airlines Flight 175 from Boston to Los Angeles that crashed into the south tower of the World Trade Center on the morning of Sept. 11.

Easton residents also gathered at a 6 p.m. ceremony organized by resident June Logie at the 9/11 memorial in front of the library, according to a Facebook post.

Weekly Update from Rep. Hughes

Dear Neighbor,

On Wednesday at 8:30 a.m., I joined neighbors and town leaders at our Easton 9/11 Memorial across from the library for a reflective community remembrance of the 23 years that have passed since the attacks on our country. We pledged to remember this history and tell our stories, keep the memories of those we lost, and those subsequently impacted, both as first responders, or the many who enlisted and returned or didn’t return, in the time since that fateful day.

One 9/11 first responder, Vincent Caprio, attended and shared his story and advocacy for the 9/11 Responders Health Fund. He gave me a coin, pictured below, in recognition of our shared advocacy and recognition of all those who are living and suffering from the legacy of those attacks.

I am advocating for Congress to not only fully fund The James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010, but also ask our federal delegation to co-sponsor and pass the bipartisan 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2024, to address the WTC Health Program budget shortfall, and finally address the needs of all those who responded to the tragedy. So many firefighters, police officers, nurses, health care workers, airport workers, teachers, city and public employees, and communications workers have yet to receive relief.

Please continue to read the other items below. As always, feel free to contact my office at 800-842-8267 or by email at anne.hughes@cga.ct.gov. Also “Like” and follow my Facebook page for regular legislative updates.

Peace,

Anne Hughes
State Representative