Thursday, May 24, 2007
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time / 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Central Time
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Mountain Time / 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time

Program Overview:
In the United States, the key federal chemical control law is the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This program focuses on the emerging approach of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulating nanoscale materials under TSCA.

This is another in a series of eight quick teleconferences (QTs) in the nanotechnology QT series. It will address some of the critical questions facing EPA, including

• What guidance should EPA provide to nanomaterial manufacturers to help them determine whether their products are new chemicals under TSCA?
• What regulatory alternatives are there for nanomaterials that do not qualify as new chemicals under TSCA?
• Should EPA amend its TSCA regulations to address nanomaterials specifically?
• What information should nanomaterial manufacturers plan to provide to EPA to help it conduct its risk assessments?
• How can EPA conduct meaningful nanomaterial risk assessments given the limited information available on most nanomaterials?
• What role should voluntary programs play in evolving governance strategies?
• How does TSCA relate to international standard-setting activities for nanomaterials?

Educational Objectives:

• Learn about the regulation of nanomaterials under TSCA.
• Learn about general EPA regulatory policy for nanotechnology.

Faculty:
Moderator:
James C. Chen, Crowell & Moring, LLP, Washington, DC

Panelists:
Christopher L. Bell, Sidley Austin LLP, Washington, DC
Richard Denison, Ph.D., Senior Scientist, Environmental Defense, Washington, DC
Mark N. Duvall, Managing Counsel, The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI
Brenda Mallory, Associate General Counsel, Pesticides and Toxic Substances Law Office, Office of General Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC

This program will not offer CLE credit.

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

Washington, DC: Crowell & Moring LLP
1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
RSVP: Lynne Forehand, (202) 508-8720 LForehand@crowell.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 James C. Chen at jchen@crowell.com, by May 23, 2007 at noon Eastern Time and the panel will make every effort to address your inquiry.

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