Thursday, November 16, 2006
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time / 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Central Time
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time / 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time

Program Overview:
The law, science, and policy of the truly small are the subject of considerable discussion, review, and thought at every government level. Regulators are challenged to demonstrate that they have reviewed engineered nanoscale materials and structures to ensure that they pose no risk, while federal lawmakers are challenged to find adequate financial resources to study the environmental, health, and safety implications of engineered nanoparticles. The “optics” of nanotechnology are also equally important, as the public’s acceptance of nanotechnology is critical to its success.

This second in a series of eight quick teleconferences (QT) in the nano QT series will provide a concise overview of the law, regulation, and policy of nanotechnology. While no federal environmental statute specifically addresses nanotechnology, there were Congressional hearings on nanotechnology in 2006 and more are expected in 2007. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program envisions a voluntary program that invites participants to implement basic risk management practices or other environmental protection controls to ensure the responsible development of nanotechnology. How the program evolves and who participates in it are critically important questions. Other EPA program offices are also considering how best to address the potential risks and promote the benefits of nanotechnology.

Educational Objectives:

• Brief participants on the current state of Congressional, federal regulatory and science policy developments involving nanotechnology.
• Enable participants to anticipate regulatory and policy initiatives pertinent to nanotechnology.
• Enable participants to understand EPA’s Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program.

Faculty:
Moderator:
Lynn L. Bergeson, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C., Washington, DC

Panelists:
Jennifer Sass, Ph.D., Natural Resources Defense Council, Washington, DC
Jim Alwood, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC
William P. Gulledge, American Chemistry Council, Nanotechnology Panel, Arlington, VA

This program will not offer CLE credit.

Host Site Location
Participation at the host site location is free of charge however, reservations are required.

Washington, DC: Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
1203 Nineteenth Street, NW, Suite 300
RSVP: Chad Howlin, (202) 557-3816 or chowlin@lawbc.com

ConferTel Teleconference (Individual dial-in)
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Cancellation Policy:
Paid registrants who are unable to call in to the conference may request a refund less a $30 administrative fee. Substitutions are acceptable.

Late Registration Notice: Please register early, we cannot guarantee late registrations (day of event).

Do you have a question that you would like the panel to address? Please email your question to Lynn L. Bergeson at Bergeson & Campbell, P.C., by November 15, 2006 at noon Eastern Time and the panel will make every effort to address your inquiry. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions of the panel live at the conclusion of the program.

January 16, 2007
Session 3: Nanotechnology and the Clean Air Act (CAA)

February 15, 2007
Session 4: Nanotechnology and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

March 29, 2007
Session 5: Nanotechnology and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act

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