TSCA

FIFTH CIRCUIT UNANIMOUSLY RULES IN FAVOR OF INHANCE TECHNOLOGIES

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Friday, March 22, 2024
PFAS, Environment, TSCA, Research, EPA, Court, Renewable energy

HOUSTON, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a decision agreeing with Inhance Technologies that the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) acted unlawfully when it issued orders under the Toxic Substances Control Act directing Inhance Technologies to shut down its barrier technology facilities. The Court's decision is a decisive victory for Inhance Technologies as it vacates EPA's orders, secures the continued operations of Inhance Technologies' 11 U.S.-based barrier technology facilities, and averts disruption to downstream industries and related supply chain impacts.

Key Points: 
  • The Court's decision is a decisive victory for Inhance Technologies as it vacates EPA's orders, secures the continued operations of Inhance Technologies' 11 U.S.-based barrier technology facilities, and averts disruption to downstream industries and related supply chain impacts.
  • "I am exceedingly pleased with the ruling and grateful to our customers and employees for their resilience, dedication, and support," said Andrew Thompson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Inhance Technologies.
  • In its ruling invalidating the orders, the Court agreed with Inhance Technologies that the EPA lacked the statutory authority to issue the orders.
  • Inhance Technologies is compliant with all applicable regulations and committed to continuing its significant research and development program to voluntarily implement measures to reduce the potential for unintentional PFAS impurity formation.

B&C and Acta Announce Appointment of Mark J. Washko as Senior Government Affairs Advisor, and Alexander E. Howard and Michelle C. Mims to Science Team Positions

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Friday, March 1, 2024
National Association, Reno 1868 FC, Commerce, Molecular biology, Consultant, University, ASTM, House, Biophysical chemistry, Energy, EPA, Legislation, Public policy, Representative, Good laboratory practice, Advisory board, Committee, Environmental justice, Federation, College, Bowling Green State University, Quality assurance, Corteva, Majority, Biophysical environment, BASF, Environment, OECD, Business network, TSCA, Sunscreen Innovation Act, Charles River Laboratories, Government, Organization, GLP, Frank, Bachelor, Society, B&C, Policy, American Chemistry Council, Management

WASHINGTON, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) and The Acta Group (Acta®) are pleased to announce the appointment of several professionals to key roles at our firms.

Key Points: 
  • (B&C®) and The Acta Group (Acta®) are pleased to announce the appointment of Mark J. Washko, Alexander E. Howard, and Michelle C. Mims to key roles at our firms.
  • (B&C®) and The Acta Group (Acta®) are pleased to announce the appointment of several professionals to key roles at our firms.
  • Mr. Washko, Mr. Howard, and Ms. Mims join a powerful team of advocates, scientists, and regulatory and business consultants at B&C and Acta.
  • Mr. Washko, Mr. Howard, and Ms. Mims join a powerful team of advocates, scientists, and regulatory and business consultants at B&C and Acta.

Register Now for B&C's "FIFRA Hot Topics" Webinar on March 12, 2024, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (EDT)

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
TSCA, Pesticide, Synthetic biology, Disclosure, 1986 California Proposition 65, PRIA, Nanotechnology, Risk assessment, Policy, EPA, ESA, OPP, P.C

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Register now to join Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) for "FIFRA Hot Topics," a complimentary webinar covering key priorities for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) and what companies should know to avoid market entry delays and other commercial disruptions.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Register now to join Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
  • In 2024, OPP's core focus can be expected to be on making further progress on integrating ESA with registration activities and PRIA 5 implementation.
  • James V. Aidala , Senior Government Affairs Consultant, B&C, is a critical ally for any client addressing chemical policy, legislative, and related issues.
  • He has been intimately involved with FIFRA and Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) legislative reauthorization and key regulatory matters for over four decades.

Register Now for B&C's "What to Expect in Chemicals Policy and Regulation and on Capitol Hill in 2024" Webinar

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Friday, January 12, 2024
Chemical safety, House, Pollution prevention, Uncertainty, OPP, EPA, Synthetic biology, Policy, Risk assessment, Nanotechnology, Administration, Crime, TSCA, OCSPP, Pesticide, PRIA, Representative

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 2024 will be exciting, in a good sense. There is an exceptional level of uncertainty in Washington for the New Year, even in comparison to past election years. Two wars tugging at the national attention and the federal budget, a divided government now referring to just the House of Representatives alone, and an election year with one of the presumptive Presidential candidates under 91 indictments for crimes in multiple jurisdictions. Other than that, for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), it will definitely not just be "another day at the office." As an example, the new House Speaker marshaled a House budget bill that would cut EPA funding by almost 40 percent!

Key Points: 
  • There is an exceptional level of uncertainty in Washington for the New Year, even in comparison to past election years.
  • Other than that, for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), it will definitely not just be "another day at the office."
  • As an example, the new House Speaker marshaled a House budget bill that would cut EPA funding by almost 40 percent!
  • There is an exceptional level of uncertainty in Washington for the New Year, even in comparison to past election years.

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. Releases 2024 Forecast for U.S. Federal and International Chemical Regulatory Policy

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
PFAS, Uncertainty, EPA, Health, Policy, Happiness, Administration, Steam, TSCA, L.L.C, BCCM, Renewable energy

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) and its global consulting affiliate The Acta Group (Acta®) and consortia management affiliate B&C® Consortia Management, L.L.C. (BCCM) are delighted to share with you our Forecast 2024. This carefully curated document represents our seasoned team's collective take on what to expect regarding global industrial, agricultural, and biocidal chemical initiatives in the New Year. Given the global state of play, speculating on how things will shake out in 2024 is challenging.

Key Points: 
  • (B&C®) and its global consulting affiliate The Acta Group (Acta®) and consortia management affiliate B&C® Consortia Management, L.L.C.
  • (BCCM) are delighted to share with you our Forecast 2024 .
  • Given the global state of play, speculating on how things will shake out in 2024 is challenging.
  • Given the global state of play, speculating on how things will shake out in 2024 is challenging.

Synthetic biology market size to grow by USD 28.25 billion from 2022 to 2027, the evolving regulatory framework around synthetic biology is the market trend - Technavio

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Medicine, Agriculture, Safety, Gene, MIT, Microbiology, ROW, Investment, Risk, Food, Government, F&B, Protein, TSCA, Biofuel, USD, Health, Nutrient, Therapy, Synthetic biology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Nitrogen fixation, Geography, Water, Growth, Oligonucleotide, Environment, Enzyme, Fine chemical, Speciality chemicals, COVID-19

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The global synthetic biology market size is estimated to grow by USD 28.25 billion from 2022 to 2027, according to Technavio.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The global synthetic biology market size is estimated to grow by USD 28.25 billion from 2022 to 2027, according to Technavio.
  • The evolving regulatory framework around synthetic biology is a key trend in the market.
  • Therefore, the evolving regulatory framework for synthetic biology is expected to promote investments, foster innovation, and ensure the safety and efficacy of synthetic biology products, which, in turn, will support market growth during the forecast period.
  • The report provides actionable insights and estimates the contribution of all regions to the growth of the global synthetic biology market.

Inhance Technologies Seeks Expedited Court Review to Stop One-sided Orders Issued by U.S. EPA

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Friday, December 8, 2023
T. O. Morrow, EPA, TSCA, Court, PFAS, Cosmetics

HOUSTON, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inhance Technologies today announced it is seeking review by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to stop the one-sided orders issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on December 1. If allowed to take effect, the orders will force Inhance Technologies to shut down its 11 barrier technology facilities across the U.S., disrupting downstream industries and related supply chains that rely on the company's environmentally critical technology. Inhance Technologies seeks to expedite a review by the Court and to halt EPA's actions prohibiting fluorination, which would otherwise become effective on February 28, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inhance Technologies today announced it is seeking review by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to stop the one-sided orders issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on December 1.
  • Inhance Technologies seeks to expedite a review by the Court and to halt EPA's actions prohibiting fluorination, which would otherwise become effective on February 28, 2024.
  • EPA also failed to provide Inhance Technologies with fair notice that it believed the SNUR applied to the company's fluorination technology – an interpretation EPA adopted only in hindsight, two years after the final rule was published.
  • Rather than declaring a new rule, EPA has in effect retrofitted the SNUR to enable its recent regulatory actions against Inhance Technologies.

B&C Publishes New FIFRA Tutor® Courses and Updates TSCA Tutor® Courses

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Friday, December 8, 2023
EPA, Regulation, Policy, TSCA, Strategic planning, Part, CDR, B&C, Curriculum, Lawyer, Hazardous waste, Tutoring

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) is pleased to announce the publication of updates and additions to the B&C online regulatory training platform. All courses can be accessed at https://training.lawbc.com/.

Key Points: 
  • (B&C®) is pleased to announce the publication of updates and additions to the B&C online regulatory training platform.
  • (B&C®) is pleased to announce the publication of updates and additions to the B&C online regulatory training platform.
  • The subtleties of TSCA and FIFRA are presented in a clear and business-focused context.
  • The subtleties of TSCA and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) are presented in a clear and business-focused context.

Lynn L. Bergeson and Richard E. Engler, Ph.D. Named 2023 Affiliates of the Year by ACD (formerly NACD)

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Friday, December 8, 2023
EPA, PFAS, TSCA, Pat Bergeson, Multimedia, National Association, NACD, Superfund, ACD, Network affiliate, P.C, Chemical industry, Rich, Affiliation, Ridesharing, Medical device, Chemistry

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) is proud to announce that Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, and Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Director of Chemistry, have received the Affiliate of the Year award from the Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD), for their "invaluable counsel," "technical support," and guidance on chemical distribution issues. ACD is the new name and identity of the association formerly known as the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD).

Key Points: 
  • ACD is the new name and identity of the association formerly known as the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD).
  • Lynn Bergeson, founder and Managing Partner of Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
  • a Washington, D.C., law firm, and Dr. Richard Engler, Director of Chemistry, have been, and continue to be, invaluable partners for the chemical distribution industry.
  • B&C has partnered with ACD for over a decade, providing training, compliance, and strategic services for ACD members.

Vinyl Institute Comments on Environmental Protection Agency Avian Test Order

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
Vinyl, Joe Biden, EPA, TSCA, OSHA, Safety, The Vinyl Institute, Bird

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Vinyl Institute (VI) presented its oral arguments regarding the U.S. EPA Avian Reproduction Test Order requirement for 1,1,2-Trichloroethane on Friday, December 1, 2023 (Vinyl Institute Inc. v. EPA, U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, Case No. 22-1089). The statement below is attributed to Ned Monroe, President and CEO of the Vinyl Institute:

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Vinyl Institute (VI) presented its oral arguments regarding the U.S. EPA Avian Reproduction Test Order requirement for 1,1,2-Trichloroethane on Friday, December 1, 2023 (Vinyl Institute Inc. v. EPA, U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C.
  • The statement below is attributed to Ned Monroe, President and CEO of the Vinyl Institute:
    "The EPA did not adequately justify the need for this avian test order – and we object to this unnecessary animal testing.
  • While we continue to comply with the EPA test order during this court challenge, we strongly object to the overreach, unjustified, and improper use of Agency resources on this particular testing.
  • This will help prevent the unnecessary animal testing and technical issues we identified through this TSCA test order."