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Brazil Inches Forward On Industrial Chemicals Regulation Implementation

The Acta Group (Acta®) has been closely tracking the development of Brazil’s Industrial Chemicals Regulation (Regulação de Substâncias Químicas Industriais, or Regulação), which still only exists in draft form. As discussed in our Global Regulatory Update for June 2017, “on May 22, 2017, it was announced that, due to changes inside the ...

Jun. 28, 2017

By Acta Group

Slides available from webinar on chemical regulation in China

On May 31, 2012, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.'s consulting affiliate, The Acta Group, participated in a webinar on chemical regulation in China with its joint venture partner Acta-PLS China. Leslie S. MacDougall and Andy Burgess addressed the key elements of chemical control legislation in China, including the new chemical substance notification order, Ministry of Environmental Protection's ...

Jun. 6, 2012

By Acta Group

Nano Governance: the current state of federal, state, and international regulation

Please mark January 27, 2011, on your calendar for an exciting teleconference under development by the American Bar Association, Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources, Pesticides, Chemical Regulation, and Right-to-Know Committee. Program Overview: The Federal Regulatory Outlook Beyond the Feds: International/State Regulatory Programs and Strategies for Addressing Nanoscale Materials ...

Jan. 23, 2011

By Acta Group

Lynn L. Bergeson Included in The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers 2010

We are pleased to announce that Lynn L. Bergeson is included in The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers 2010. Bergeson, who is included in the breakdown of "most highly regarded individuals" in the environment category, is described as "a sought-after speaker and an 'expert in chemicals regulation.'" The publication is based on research, including conversations with private practice ...

Oct. 28, 2010

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Lynn L. Bergeson included in the international who`s who of business lawyers 2010

We are pleased to announce that Lynn L. Bergeson is included in The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers 2010. Bergeson, who is included in the breakdown of "most highly regarded individuals" in the environment category, is described as "a sought-after speaker and an 'expert in chemicals regulation.'" The publication is based on research, including conversations with private practice ...

Jan. 24, 2011

By Acta Group

NANO GOVERNANCE: THE CURRENT STATE OF FEDERAL, STATE, AND INTERNATIONAL REGULATION

Teleconference: January 27, 2011 at 1:00 - 5:30 p.m. (EST) Please mark January 27, 2011, on your calendar for an exciting teleconference under development by the American Bar Association, Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources, Pesticides, Chemical Regulation, and Right-to-Know Committee. Program Overview: The Federal Regulatory Outlook Beyond the Feds: International/State ...

Dec. 30, 2010

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Lynn L. Bergeson Included in The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers 2010

We are pleased to announce that Lynn L. Bergeson is included in The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers 2010. Bergeson, who is included in the breakdown of "most highly regarded individuals" in the environment category, is described as "a sought-after speaker and an 'expert in chemicals regulation.'" The publication is based on research, including conversations with private practice ...

Nov. 11, 2010

By Acta Group

Lynn L. Bergeson included in the international Who’s Who of Environment Lawyers 2008

We are pleased to announce that Lynn L. Bergeson has been included in The International Who’s Who of Environment Lawyers 2008. Bergeson, who is included in the breakdown of “most highly regarded individuals -- global,” is described as “one of the finest chemicals regulation lawyers in the country.” Bergeson’s practice is described as “second to none,” and her litigation and compliance work are ...

Feb. 27, 2008

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Bloomberg Environment Quotes B&C Webinar “TSCA at 2: An Update on Implementation and Hot Topics” In “New Chemical Reviews, Regulations Said to Impede Commerce”

On June 25, 2018, Bloomberg Environment included quotes from Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®)’s “TSCA at 2: An Update on Implementation and Hot Topics” webinar in the article “New Chemical Reviews, Regulations Said to Impede Commerce.” The growing number of rules that are accompanying new chemicals is causing marketplace problems, said Michael Gould, ...

Jun. 25, 2018

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Leslie S. MacDougall Will Speak on Emerging Chemical Regulation Trends in the Asia-Pacific Rim Region

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C), B&C Consortia Management, L.L.C. (BCCM), and The Acta Group (Acta) are pleased to announce that Leslie S. MacDougall will speak, Saturday, October 20, 2012, on "Emerging Chemical Regulation Trends in the Asia-Pacific Rim Region" at the Saint Joseph's University's Global Chemical Regulations and Compliance Management Seminar in Philadelphia, ...

Oct. 4, 2012

By Acta Group

NANO GOVERNANCE: THE CURRENT STATE OF FEDERAL, STATE, AND INTERNATIONAL REGULATION

ABA Teleconference: January 27, 2011, 1:00 - 5:30 p.m. (EST) Please mark January 27, 2011, on your calendar for an exciting teleconference under development by the American Bar Association, Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources, Pesticides, Chemical Regulation, and Right-to-Know Committee. Program Overview: The Federal Regulatory Outlook Beyond the Feds: International/State ...

Dec. 31, 2010

By Acta Group

Leslie S. MacDougall Will Speak on Emerging Chemical Regulation Trends in the Asia-Pacific Rim Region

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C), B&C Consortia Management, L.L.C. (BCCM), and The Acta Group (Acta) are pleased to announce that Leslie S. MacDougall will speak, Saturday, October 20, 2012, on "Emerging Chemical Regulation Trends in the Asia-Pacific Rim Region" at the Saint Joseph's University's Global Chemical Regulations and Compliance Management Seminar in Philadelphia, ...

Oct. 4, 2012

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Lynn L. Bergeson included in The International Who`s Who of Business Lawyers 2009

We are pleased to announce that Lynn L. Bergeson has been included in The International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers 2009. Bergeson, who is included in the breakdown of “most highly regarded individuals” in the environment category, is described as “one of the finest chemicals regulation lawyers in the country.” Bergeson’s practice is described as “second to none,” and her litigation and ...

Jun. 9, 2009

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Scientists Sought for new committee to advise EPA office on risk, other issues

The June 11, 2015, Bloomberg BNA Daily Environment Report article “Scientists Sought for New Committee To Advise EPA Office on Risk, Other Issues,” included quotes from Lynn L. Bergeson about the addition of an advisory committee for Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT). “The new advisory committee offers a timely and excellent opportunity to provide input on ...

Jun. 11, 2015

By Acta Group

BNA Daily Environment Report includes B&C analysis in article on TSCA modernization act

The May 27, 2015, Bloomberg BNA Daily Environment Report article “TSCA Modernization Act Introduced in House; Key Republicans, Democrats Back Legislation,” included quotes from the B&C and Acta analysis “TSCA Reform: Detailed Review of Representative Shimkus' Second Discussion Draft of TSCA Reform Legislation.” Time remains to address pragmatic implementation concerns ...

May 27, 2015

By Acta Group

House approves bill to overhaul chemical regulation

The House on Tuesday approved a bipartisan bill that would update regulation of harmful chemicals for the first time in nearly 40 years. The House vote, 398-1, moves the bill to the Senate, where a similar measure awaits a floor vote after winning approval from a Senate committee. Both bills would set safety standards for tens of thousands of chemicals that now are unregulated. The bills also ...

Jun. 23, 2015

By Associated Press

Chemical regulation overhaul bill faces opposition in Senate

A bipartisan bill that would update regulation of harmful chemicals for the first time in nearly 40 years is drawing opposition from some Democrats and environmental groups, who charged on Wednesday that the measure is a step backward in protecting health and the environment. The bill is proposed by Sens. David Vitter, R-La., and Tom Udall, D-N.M., who call it a commonsense update to a 1976 law ...

Mar. 18, 2015

By Associated Press

Acta to Participate in Webinar on Chemical Regulation in China

The Acta Group, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.'s consulting affiliate, is participating in a webinar on chemical regulation in China with its joint venture partner Acta-PLS China on May 31, 2012. Leslie S. MacDougall, Andy Burgess, and Dr. Ya-Juin Chou, Novartis Pharma AG, will address the key elements of chemical control legislation in China, including the new chemical substance notification ...

May 9, 2012

By Acta Group

Senate Panel Advances Bill to Overhaul Chemical Regulation

A bipartisan bill to update regulation of harmful chemicals for the first time in nearly 40 years won approval from a Senate committee Tuesday, moving it closer to a vote in the full Senate. The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee approved the bill, 15-5. Four Democrats joined all 11 committee Republicans to support the bill, which would set safety standards for tens of thousands of ...

Apr. 28, 2015

By Associated Press

Lynn L. Bergeson Co-Authors Chapter in ABA The Year in Review

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C) and its consulting affiliates, B&C Consortia Management, L.L.C. (BCCM) and The Acta Group (Acta), are pleased to announce the publication of The Year in Review 2011: Environment, Energy, and Resources Law by the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources. The Year in Review provides an annual summary of developments in ...

May 4, 2012

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.