Archive for May, 2026

TOMORROW: NanoBCA/WIAF Webinar – Weds 5/27 2PM ET

Posted on May 26th, 2026 in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Tomorrow, we will be having our May NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA)/Water Innovations Alliance Foundation (WIAF) webinar.

This month, we are honored to have Alan Hinchman, Chief Revenue Officer of GrayMatter Systems discussing the 2026 State of the Water Industry.

Alan’s presentation will include:

  • America’s Crumbling Water Infrastructure
  • AI in the Water Industry
  • Water and Data Centers

Alan has been actively working in the Water Industry for over 25 years.

Here are the access details for our May webinar:
NanoBCA/WIAF Webinar
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
2PM ET

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81277923757
Meeting ID: 812 7792 3757

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)
Water Innovations Alliance Foundation (WIAF)
vincentcaprio@nynanobusiness.org

National Debt $38 TRILLION U.S. Debt Clock

NanoEducators Quarterly Forum
Virtual meeting
Thursday, May 28, 2026

TSCA Reform — 10 Years Later
June 10, 2026
9:AM-5:PM

EPA Announces $58 Million WIFIA Loan to Upgrade Aging Drinking Water Infrastructure in Rural California
US EPA

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We would like to share a paper written by one of our NanoBCA/WIAF members, Anis Rahman, PhD, Chief Technology Officer & President of Applied Research & Photonics, Inc.

The Empire State of Mind: Nobel Prize Dominance of Immigration, Public Education, And Elite Research

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GrayMatter Events

 

 

 

Designing Industrial Networks Built for Resilience
VIRTUAL | May 26

Think.Do Summit: Chicago
IN-PERSON | June 23, 2026 | Chicago, IL

Using Advanced Analytics to Improve Throughput and Yield
VIRTUAL | Jun. 30

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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

For those of you in the Nano and Water Communities, Lynn’s All Things Chemical® Podcast is a great listen for Engineers, Scientists and Public Policy Professionals.

NNI Publishes Supplement to the President’s FY 2026 Budget Request

DoW Seeks Information on Existing Chemicals Undergoing TSCA Risk Evaluation

EPA’s FY 2026 Top Management Challenges Include Meeting Statutory Requirements for Ensuring the Safe Use of Chemicals

USITC Will Hold Hearing on “China’s State Support and Pricing Practices in the Biotechnology Sector: Impact on U.S. Industry”

Bergeson & Campbell Seminars & Webinars

 

 

 

TSCA Reform — 10 Years Later
June 10, 2026
9:AM-5:PM

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®), the Environmental Law Institute (ELI), and the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health (GWU) are pleased to present “TSCA Reform — 10 Years Later” on June 10, 2026. Leading panelists will reflect on the challenges and accomplishments since the implementation of the 2016 Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (Lautenberg) Amendments ten years ago and will discuss where TSCA stands today. Only through continued dialogue, engagement, and collaboration will diverse chemical stakeholders achieve the goals Congress set in enacting Lautenberg. Register now for this complimentary event.

29th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference
June 15-18, 2026
San Antonio, TX

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2:20-3:00  State of the Water Industry
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/WIAF membership is access to our previous webinars with America’s leading scientists and engineers.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP $250

ACADEMIC/YOUNG PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP $100

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Looking forward to our webinar tomorrow!

NanoBCA/WIAF Recommends: TSCA Reform Conference – 10 Years Later – 6/10

Posted on May 18th, 2026 in Uncategorized | No Comments »

The NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA)/Water Innovations Alliance Foundation (WIAF) would like to recommend the following event.

TSCA Reform — 10 Years Later
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
9:AM-5:PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

An ELI, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C., and the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health Co-Sponsored Annual Conference

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®), the Environmental Law Institute (ELI), and the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health (GWU) are pleased to present “TSCA Reform — 10 Years Later” on June 10, 2026. Leading panelists will reflect on the challenges and accomplishments since the implementation of the 2016 Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (Lautenberg) Amendments ten years ago and will discuss where TSCA stands today. Only through continued dialogue, engagement, and collaboration will diverse chemical stakeholders achieve the goals Congress set in enacting Lautenberg. Register now for this complimentary event.

Where
Hybrid: in person at the Jack Morton Auditorium at the George Washington University (805 21st Street NW, Washington, DC 20052) and via livestream

RSVP
This event is free and open to the public but you must register.

  • REGISTER HERE to attend, either in person or virtually.
  • For those who wish to attend IN PERSON:
    • Location: the Jack Morton Auditorium at the George Washington University (805 21st Street NW, Washington, DC 20052)
    • Registration will close on June 9, or when capacity is reached, whichever comes first.
    • Capacity is limited, so register early to confirm your seat.
  • For those who wish to attend via LIVESTREAM:
    • Please register at the link above.
    • The livestream link will be emailed to attendees upon their registration.
  • All times noted are Eastern Time. The event will begin at 9:00 AM Eastern, 8:00 AM Central, 7:00 AM Mountain, and 6:00 AM Pacific and will run until 5:30 PM Eastern.
  • There is no CLE for this event.
  • For registration issues, contact events@eli.org.

NEWS
EPA’s FY 2026 Top Management Challenges Include Meeting Statutory Requirements for Ensuring the Safe Use of Chemicals

NNI Publishes Supplement to the President’s FY 2026 Budget Request

NanoEducators Quarterly Forum
May 28, 2026
6:30PM ET

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Once again, we highly recommend TSCA Reform — 10 Years Later.