Thursday, March 29, 2007
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:
One of the most exciting new developments in pesticides is the prospect of nanopesticides. Nanotechnology is expected to be used to develop pesticides with new or enhanced activity, or more targeted application (such as through microencapsulation or affinity for specific target pests). Some consumer products are already being marketed as using silver nanoparticles with antimicrobial activity. EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs has already formed a Nanotechnology Work Group to develop a regulatory framework for nanopesticides.

This is the fifth in a series of eight quick teleconferences (QTs) in the nano QT series. It will address some of the questions that arise as EPA prepares to receive applications for nanotechnology-based pesticides. Some relate to EPA policy on reviewing those applications, the need for nanotechnology-specific data requirements, and what should be done with products making nanopesticidal claims that are already on the market. The session will also address broader policy issues concerning the registration and use of nanopesticides.

Educational Objectives:

• Learn about regulation of nanotechnology in the pesticides area.
• Learn about general regulatory policy for nanotechnology.

Faculty:
Moderator:
Mark Duvall, Managing Counsel, The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI

Panelists:
James C. Chen, Crowell & Moring, LLP, Washington, DC
Jim Jones, Director, Office of Pesticide Programs, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC
Pat Roy Mooney, Executive Director, ETC Group, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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: Crowell & Moring, LLP
1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
RSVP: James Chen, (202) 624-2570 or (202) 628-5116

ConferTel Teleconference (Individual dial-in)
If you wish to participate by telephone please register online.

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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 Mark Duvall at mnduvall@dow.com, by March 28, 2007 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.

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