On Wednesday, April 20, 2022 I had the opportunity to testify on behalf of the NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA)  at the EPA’s TSCA New Chemicals Collaborative Research Program Meeting. I would like to share my testimony with our nanotechnology community.

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Thank you for holding this meeting and for the opportunity to make public remarks today.  My name is Vincent Caprio, and I am Founder and Executive Director of the NanoBusiness Commercialization Association.

The NanoBusiness Commercialization Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a collaborative environment that nurtures research and innovation in nanotechnology, promotes technology transfer of nanotechnologies from academia to industry, encourages private capital investments in nanotechnology companies, and helps its company members bring nanotechnology products to the market. Since its establishment, the NanoBusiness Commercialization Association has been advocating for increased investment of government funds to nanotechnology, such as basic research and Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants, throughout all the major government agencies.

I wanted to take a moment today to underscore my Association’s support, and my personal support, for President Biden’s fiscal year 2023 request of $11.881 billion for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which is a long-overdue increase. I am not sure the increase is enough honestly, but it is more than a $2 billion increase from last year’s budget, and a good start for fully funding our national’s top priority: protecting and restoring our environment.

Further, I wanted to highlight specifically my support for the budget request for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, EPA’s office for the management of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This budget request is $124 million, an increase of over $60 million from last year, almost doubling the funding for the program.  The budget request also includes critical staff increases of dozens of new subject matter experts and scientists for the TSCA program.

In 2018, I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. My cancer is the result of certain environmental exposures. So you can see, this topic is very personal to me. The work of EPA’s chemical management programs is critical to ensuring our full understanding of risks from chemicals using the best available science by the best scientists. The role of the office, and its career staff, is essential, and I am glad to see that the budget request reflects the importance of investing in these programs.

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In addition to recommending events that are relevant to our nanotechnology community, NanoBCA offers our members the opportunity to participate in our monthly webinars. Our monthly webinars address topics involving the relationship between the science of nanotechnology and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), US Legislation, Covid-19, Education, Finance, Manufacturing and Foreign Policy.

Our next NanoBCA webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, April 27^th at 2PM ET.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP $250

ACADEMIC/YOUNG PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP $100

START-UP CORPORATION MEMBERSHIP $1,000

One of the benefits of NanoBCA membership is access to our previous webinars with America’s leading scientists and engineers.

We look forward to continuing our legacy relationships and welcoming a new generation of NanoBCA members.

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It was an honor and a privilege to have the opportunity to testify at the EPA’s TSCA New Chemicals Collaborative Research Program Meeting.

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

FIFRA Hot Topics Webinar
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
12:00 p.m. ET
REGISTER

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 join Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) for “FIFRA Hot Topics,” a complimentary webinar covering key OPP priorities and what companies should know to avoid market delays.

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NNI Publishes Supplement to President Biden’s 2022 Budget
By Lynn L. Bergeson & Carla N. Hutton on April 8, 2022

On March 31, 2022, the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) published a supplement to President Biden’s 2022 budget request. The supplement serves as NNI’s annual report. According to the supplement, NNI has made significant progress toward the five goals of NNI identified in the 2021 NNI Strategic Plan. Furthermore, the nanotechnology research community continues to leverage former NNI investments that established a strong foundation of understanding at the nanoscale to combat COVID-19 and prepare for future pandemics.

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In addition to recommending events that are relevant to our nanotechnology community, NanoBCA offers our members the opportunity to participate in our monthly webinars. Our monthly webinars address topics involving the relationship between the science of nanotechnology and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), US Legislation, Covid-19, Education, Finance, Manufacturing and Foreign Policy.

Next month we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of our first event! Join us on our next NanoBCA webinar on Wednesday, April 27^th at 2PM ET.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP $250

ACADEMIC/YOUNG PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP $100

START-UP CORPORATION MEMBERSHIP $1,000

One of the benefits of NanoBCA membership is access to our previous webinars with America’s leading scientists and engineers.

We look forward to continuing our legacy relationships and welcoming a new generation of NanoBCA members.

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

FIFRA Hot Topics Webinar
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
12:00 p.m. ET

REGISTER

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 join Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) for “FIFRA Hot Topics,” a complimentary webinar covering key OPP priorities and what companies should know to avoid market delays.

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In addition to recommending events that are relevant to our nanotechnology community, NanoBCA offers our members the opportunity to participate in our monthly webinars. Our monthly webinars address topics involving the relationship between the science of nanotechnology and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), US Legislation, Covid-19, Education, Finance, Manufacturing and Foreign Policy.

Our next NanoBCA webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, April 27^th at 2PM ET.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP $250

ACADEMIC/YOUNG PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP $100

START-UP CORPORATION MEMBERSHIP $1,000

One of the benefits of NanoBCA membership is access to our previous webinars with America’s leading scientists and engineers.

We look forward to continuing our legacy relationships and welcoming a new generation of NanoBCA members.

Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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)
vincentcaprio@nynanobusiness.org

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

House Committee Will Hold Hearing on Bioenergy Research and Development for the Fuels and Chemicals of Tomorrow

EPW Holds Hearing On RFS

EUON Launches Two Calls for Tenders to Conduct Studies on Nanomaterials

EPA Releases Response Denying Objections to Its Final Rule Revoking All Tolerances for Chlorpyrifos

2:15-2:25  Legislative Update
Paul Stimers
Partner, K&L Gates
NanoBCA Policy Advisor
paul.stimers@klgates.com

2:25-2:35 Wall Street Update
Scott Livingston
CEO, Livingston Securities
Friends of Scott Livingston (FOSL)
scott@livingstonsecurities.com

2:35-2:45 COVID-19 Update
2021 NanoBCA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
Sam Brauer, PhD
Founder & Principal, Nanotech Plus
sbrauer@nano-biz.com

2:45-3:00 Q&A

3:00 Conclusion

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

National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Public NanoEHS Webinar
What We Know about NanoEHS: Building International Bridges
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
12:00-1:15 PM Eastern

To register, please visit: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_4VBr10ebR_eMSpp8iw5SFg

Overview:

The NNI NanoEHS webinar series will focus on sharing what we now know about the environmental, health, and safety aspects of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs). Throughout the series, experts will share the big take-home EHS messages with the broader nanotechnology community and highlight the NNI’s role in answering those questions. The NNI has supported the emergence of an international community of collaborative nanoEHS researchers. By advancing tools, methods, and standards for robust health and safety evaluation, these cooperative efforts have furthered the safe and responsible development of nanotechnology around the world.

Moderator: Treye Thomas
Program Manager, Chemicals Nanotechnology and Emerging Materials, Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC)

We hope you will be able to participate in this NNI Public NanoEHS Webinar.

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In addition to recommending events that are relevant to our nanotechnology community, NanoBCA offers our members the opportunity to participate in our monthly webinars. Our monthly webinars address topics involving the relationship between the science of nanotechnology and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), US Legislation, Covid-19, Education, Finance, Manufacturing and Foreign Policy.

Our next NanoBCA webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, March 23^rd at 2PM ET.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP $250

ACADEMIC/YOUNG PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP $100

We look forward to continuing our legacy relationships and welcoming a new generation of NanoBCA members.

Wednesday, February 23, 2022
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (EST)

AGENDA

2:00-2:01  Opening Remarks
Vincent Caprio
Executive Director, NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA)
vincentcaprio@nynanobusiness.org

Senate confirms Biden FDA nominee
The Hill

Congress races to clinch government funding deal
The Hill

2:01-2:15  EHS Update
Lynn L. Bergeson
Managing Director, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
NanoBCA EHS Chair
lbergeson@lawbc.com

Lynn L. Bergeson and Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Quoted by Inside TSCA in “Industry Sees NAMs Aiding New Chemical Reviews, But Laments PPE Delays”

Register Now for “UK REACH, What’s Happened and What’s Next?”
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (EDT)/15:00 – 16:00 (GMT)
Register Today

“What to Expect in Chemicals in 2022” Webinar Recording Available Now

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

2:30-2:35 COVID-19 Update
2021 NanoBCA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
Sam Brauer, PhD
Founder & Principal, Nanotech Plus
sbrauer@nano-biz.com

2:35-3:00 The Face Mask-Fraud and Peaceful Way Forward
Jim Phillips
Managing Director, The Covenant Business Group
Chairman & CEO, QuShell LLC
Jim@JimPhillips.me

3:00 Conclusion

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

What to Expect in Chemicals in 2022
WEBINAR
January 26, 2022
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Register Now

Momentous changes initiated in 2021 will continue to influence policy development and rulemakings in 2022. Administration appointments in political leadership positions have been filled. New policies and priorities have been unveiled, and with Democrats in control, a more encouraging attitude toward regulation and regulatory initiatives has taken root.

Notwithstanding the emphasis declared by the White House about the issues of climate change and environmental justice for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Administration will continue to be challenged in having to address many other competing priorities. For EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP), emphasis on science integrity, reviewing decisions made by the Trump Administration in both the pesticide and industrial chemicals programs, meeting statutory deadlines looming over the work of both programs, and dealing with the constant problem of EPA-wide competing priorities will drive the OCSPP program budget and regulatory priorities.

“What to Expect in Chemicals 2022” will delve into these important questions with Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) professionals with decades of experience to help evaluate what to expect in 2022.

Topics Covered:

– White House and OCSPP priorities

– Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) issues and priorities

– Recent developments in EPA efforts to better coordinate FIFRA efforts and Endangered Species Act (ESA) requirements

– Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) implementation issues and priorities –

            – “Whole-chemical” approach to risk evaluations

            – Updated science and new assumptions used in risk evaluations

            – Status of existing chemicals risk evaluations

            – New chemicals program

Speakers Include:

Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, B&C

Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Director of Chemistry, B&C

James V. Aidala, Senior Government Affairs Consultant, B&C

Register now to join us for this informative and forward-looking webinar.

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Every month Lynn L. Bergeson provides NanoBCA members with an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) update on our monthly NanoBCA webinars. Become a NanoBCA Member for access to our monthly NanoBCA webinars.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP $250

ACADEMIC/YOUNG PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP $100

NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA) is honored to present

Sam Brauer, PhD with our 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award. Sam has been a very influential contributor to the nanotechnology community over the past two decades. Sam participates frequently on our monthly  webinars. Sam will be presenting on our next webinar on Wednesday, January 19th at 2PM ET.

Our webinars are made possible by contributions from our NanoBCA members. NanoBCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

One of the NanoBCA member benefits is the opportunity to participate in our monthly webinars. Our monthly webinars address topics involving the relationship between the science of nanotechnology and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), US Legislation, Covid-19, Education, Finance, Manufacturing and Foreign Policy.

Become a NanoBCA member and participate in our monthly webinars which discuss how the science of nanotechnology is utilized in the Biotech, Manufacturing, Water, Defense, Chemical and Materials Industries.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBER $250

ACADEMIC/YOUNG PROFESSIONAL MEMBER $100

Once again, we would like to congratulate Sam Brauer, PhD for being the recipient of our 2021 NanoBCA Lifetime Achievement Award. Thank you Sam for your numerous contributions to our nanotechnology community.

Wishing you a healthy and happy new year!