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November 30, 2011
TSCA Reform Series: Risk Management
This panel examined reform of EPA authorities to control the sale, distribution, releases and use of chemicals. Topics addressed included: standard of proof; the role of cost/benefit analysis; private firm obligations; approaches to new technologies such as nanotech; and role of downstream users of chemicals.
Speakers:
Linda Breggin, Senior Attorney and Director, Nanotechnology Program, Environmental Law Institute (moderator)
Thomas Cluderay, Assistant General Counsel, Environmental Working Group
Bill Rawson, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP
Ernie Rosenberg, President & CEO, American Cleaning Institute
Materials:
Thomas Cluderay, powerpoint, TSCA Reform: Risk Management -- Perspective from the Public Interest Community"
Bill Rawson, powerpoint, "Risk Management: Some Considerations for TSCA Amendments"
Ernie Rosenberg, powerpoint, "Risk Management & Downstream Users"
mp3 recording
An ELI Research Program Seminar
Additional sessions in the TSCA Reform Series may be accessed HERE.
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