Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (ET)

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AGENDA

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

Biden Picks John Kerry to Help Regain Global Leadership on Climate Change
The Wall Street Journal

Nano Matters: Energy Harvesting with Nanotechnology (Nazanin Bassiri-Gharb)
NNCO

Vibrations of coronavirus proteins may play a role in infection
MIT News

Clean Water Act 2020: Law and Regulation Webcast
Thursday, December 3, 2020
1:00pm – 4:25pm ET
Environmental Law Institute

2:00-2:10 EHS Update
Lynn L. Bergeson
Managing Director, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
NanoBCA EHS Chair
lbergeson@lawbc.com

Recent Federal Developments

2:10-2:20 Legislative Update
Paul Stimers
Partner, K&L Gates
NanoBCA Policy Advisor
paul.stimers@klgates.com

2:20-2:30 Wall Street Update
Scott Livingston
CEO, Livingston Securities
scott@livingstonsecurities.com

2:30-2:50 United States Foreign Policy 2021
Ambassador Christopher Dell (Retired)
Ambassador Dell is a retired career United States Foreign Service officer. He served as the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Kosovo from May 2009 through August of 2012. In addition, Mr. Dell served as Ambassador to Angola and Zimbabwe.

2:50-3:00 Q&A

We salute all of our Veterans and thank them for their service to America.

 Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (EST)
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AGENDA
2:00-2:05  Opening Remarks
Vincent Caprio
Executive Director, NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA)
vincent@nanobca.org

Sustainable Nanotechnology Organization Virtual Conference
November 12-13, 2020
Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Director of Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. and NanoBCA EHS Chair will be speaking on Friday, November 13^th on the Risk Governance/Global Challenge panel.

2:05-2:15 Senate Majority Control – Georgia Senate Elections
Governor George Allen
George Allen Strategies, LLC

2:15-2:25 EHS Update Lynn L. Bergeson
Managing Director, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
NanoBCA EHS Chair
lbergeson@lawbc.com

EPA Finds Carbon Tetrachloride Poses Unreasonable Risks to Workers and Occupational Non-Users
Recent Federal Developments

2:25-2:35 Legislative Update
Paul Stimers
Partner, K&L Gates
NanoBCA Policy Advisor
paul.stimers@klgates.com

2:35-2:55 COVID Update – Pfizer Vaccine Announcement
Sam Brauer, PhD
Founder & Principal, Nanotech Plus
sbrauer@nano-biz.com

3:00  Conclusion

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

Sustainable Nanotechnology Organization Virtual Conference
November 12-13, 2020

Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Director of Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. and NanoBCA EHS Chair will be speaking on the following Zoom sessions:

Risk Governance/Global Challenge
Friday, November 13, 2020

Session 1B
9:00am – 10:50am

Session 2B
11:00am – 12:50pm

Zoom host: Sally Tinkle/Alba Avila
Chairs: Sally Tinkle, Lynn Bergeson, Ulla Birgitte Vogel, Alba Avila

The Sustainable Nanotechnology Organization (SNO) and the Nanotechnology, Occupational and Environmental Health (NanOEH) Committee have partnered to present the 9th NANO Conference. This conference combines the interests of SNO and NanOEH by offering a program containing sessions that are of interest to both groups.

SNO is a permanent non-profit corporation that provides the infrastructure to carry out its mission of research, education, and responsibility related to both sustainability and nanotechnology. The NanOEH committee focuses on a conference that serves the occupational and environmental health communities involved with nanotechnology. The 9th Nano Conference provides a synergy between SNO and the Committee to provide high quality professional presentations of interest to scientists and engineers focusing on the interaction between technical advances and societal, occupational and environmental impacts as well as sustainability in the field of nanotechnology research.

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Once again, we hope you will be able to participate.

We will be having a special pre-election NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA) conference call.

Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (EDT)

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AGENDA

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

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

EPA Provides Expedited Pathway for Companies to Claim “Long-Lasting” Efficacy for Antiviral Products

Final Rule Intended to Promote Transparency in Developing EPA Regulatory Guidance Documents Will Take Effect in November

Recent Federal Developments

2:15-2:30 Legislative Update
Paul Stimers
Partner, K&L Gates
NanoBCA Policy Advisor
paul.stimers@klgates.com

2:30-2:45 China in Africa – How to Box Clever and Win
Ambassador Christopher Dell (Retired)
Ambassador Dell is a retired career United States Foreign Service officer. He served as the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Kosovo from May 2009 through August of 2012. In addition, Mr. Dell served as Ambassador to Angola and Zimbabwe.

2:45-3:00 Q&A

3:00  Conclusion

The NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA) seeks your participation in regard to the following NNCO request.

AGENCY:
Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP)

ACTION:
Request for information

SUMMARY:
The National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO), on behalf of the Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology (NSET) Subcommittee of the National Science and Technology Council (NSCT), seeks public input to inform the development of the 2021 National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Strategic Plan. A restructuring of the NNI is under consideration, and the NSET Subcommittee seeks feedback from the community to help identify effective mechanisms, strategies for communication, and priority topics to shape the future directions.

DATES:
Responses are requested by 11:59 p.m. ET on November 9, 2020. Input received after this date may not be considered.

ADDRESSES:
Responses should be submitted via email to NNIStrategicPlanning@nnco.nano.gov and include “RFI Response: NNI Strategic Planning” in the subject line of the message.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Response to this RFI is voluntary. Respondents need not reply to all questions listed. For all submissions, clearly indicate which questions are being answered. Each individual or organization is required to submit only one response. Submissions should include the name(s) of the person(s) or organization(s) filing the comment. No other personally identifiable information, business proprietary information, or copyrighted information should be included. Submissions should not exceed 10 pages in length using 12 point or larger font and should be in plain text, Microsoft Word, or Adobe PDF format.

In accordance with FAR 15.202(3), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Federal Government to form a binding contract. Additionally, those submitting responses are solely responsible for all expenses associated with response preparation. Submissions are subject to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) disclosure and may be posted, without change, on a Federal website.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Patrice Pages at info@nnco.nano.gov or 202-517-1041.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS CAN BE FOUND AT THE FOLLOWING LINK:
Request for Information: National Nanotechnology Initiative Strategic Planning
Federal Register

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Once again, the NanoBCA encourages your participation. Thank you.

Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (EDT)

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AGENDA

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

National Nanotechnology Day was last Friday, October 9^th

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

Invaluable Training on the Essentials of TSCA
TSCA Fundamentals
October 19, 21, 26, & 29, 2020

OIRA Memorandum Directs Agencies to Consider Principles of Fairness in Administrative Enforcement and Adjudication

EPA Publishes Final Risk Evaluation for HBCD

Recent Federal Developments

2:15-2:30 Legislative Update
Paul Stimers
Partner, K&L Gates
NanoBCA Policy Advisor
paul.stimers@klgates.com

2:30-2:45 COVID Update
Sam Brauer, PhD
Founder & Principal, Nanotech Plus
sbrauer@nano-biz.com

2:45-2:50 Q&A

2:50  Conclusion

National Nanotechnology Day is Friday, October 9^th!
What are you doing for #NationalNanotechnologyDay?

National Nanotechnology Day is an annual celebration featuring a series of community-led events and activities on or around October 9 to help raise awareness of nanotechnology, how it is currently used in products that enrich our daily lives, and the challenges and opportunities it holds for the future. This date, 10/9, pays homage to the nanometer scale, 10^-9 meters.

This year, National Nanotechnology Day is going virtual! Whether at home or outside, let’s explore ways to highlight advances in nanotechnology and how it is impacting our everyday lives.

Planning for various events and activities is underway at schools, universities, and various organizations around the country! The National Nanotechnology Coordination Office is promoting the 100 Billion Nanometer Dash: Run #100BillionNanometers take a video or picture and post it on social media with #NationalNanoDay!

Here are a few other ideas you could try:

·  Sizing Up Nano: How do you explain what a nanometer is? Or what a nanoparticle or a nanodevice look like? We welcome your thoughts! Send us your explanations, pictures, and videos to NND@nnco.nano.gov, or send a Tweet by using #NationalNanoDay!

·  Create an image, video, illustration, or infographic about nanotechnology: what it is, why it is important, and examples of nanotechnology applications.

·  Host image, video, or illustration contests related to nanotechnology.

·  Host a virtual informal discussion on nanotechnology with a scientist from local college or university.

Visit https://www.nano.gov/nationalnanotechnologyday for more information, or email us at NND@nnco.nano.gov to let us know what activities you are planning for National Nanotechnology Day!  

Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (EDT)

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AGENDA

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

A NanoBCA Retrospective – A Conversation with Vincent Caprio [PODCAST]
The National Law Review
Lynn L. Bergeson

ELI Presents: Annual Supreme Court Review & Preview: 2020
October 1, 2020

ELI and INECE Present: Community Science and Water Pollution
October 9, 2020

Nanotechnology and Society: A Conversation with Jamey Wetmore
Stories from the NNI Podcast

Nanotech Filter Coating Offers Promise Against COVID-19
University of Houston

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

Invaluable Training on the Essentials of TSCA
TSCA Fundamentals
October 19, 21, 26, & 29, 2020

EPA Releases Final Rule Intended to Promote Transparency in Developing Regulatory Guidance Documents

Recent Federal Developments

2:15-2:35 COVID Update
Sam Brauer, PhD
Founder & Principal, Nanotech Plus
sbrauer@nano-biz.com

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

2:45-2:50 Q&A

2:50  Conclusion

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Thursday, September 17, 2020

This week I sat down with Vincent Caprio, Founder and Executive Director of the NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA). Vince has been on the forefront of nano innovations and optimizing opportunities for businesses to commercialize their nano creations for more than two decades. In founding the NanoBCA, Vince has placed it at the center of nanotechnology commercialization, national policy, law, and business since the beginning of the public’s focus on nanotechnology. NanoBCA has provided a much-needed spotlight on how nanotechnology has been a critical driver for the development of advanced materials, smart technology, innovations in chemistry, and a diverse range of other initiatives that have greatly benefited many economic sectors of the economy. As Chair of the Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Committee of the NanoBCA, I have long admired Vince’s vision, organization-building skills, and his seemingly endless list of contacts — there is no one in Washington, D.C., or elsewhere, whom Vince does not know!

In our conversation, Vince shares a bit about the early days of nanotechnology, how NanoBCA helped frame critical EHS issues in a way that moved the technology forward, his relationship with and deep engagement in the activities of the National Nanotechnology Initiative, his engagement with key Senators and Representatives on nano matters, and what’s next for nanotechnology after the 2020 elections.

About the Author

Lynn L. Bergeson
Managing Partner
Bergeson & Campbell PC
www.lawbc.com

Lynn L. Bergeson has earned an international reputation for her deep and expansive understanding of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), European Union Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), and especially how these regulatory programs pertain to nanotechnology, industrial biotechnology, synthetic biology, and other emerging transformative technologies.