TSCA Reform Implementation Seminar:
Impacts and Best Practices for the New Chemicals Law

Wednesday, February 7^th, 2018
1:30 - 4:30pm
Christman Company training center: 208 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933

(webinar option available!)

In 2016, major amendments were enacted to the federal Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that regulates domestic industrial chemicals. These amendments, which are currently being implemented by the EPA, are having and will continue to have major implications for any company that manufactures, imports, or processes chemicals.

This unique and valuable seminar, featuring top-notch experts and a panel of chemical and automotive sector practitioners, will offer insights into the impacts of TSCA reform as well as best practices for your company or clients to successfully navigate the challenges of new regulations.

The first 20 in-person registrants will also receive a complimentary copy of a new ABA book on the TSCA amendments, authored by keynote speaker Lynn Bergeson. ($140 list price!)

Program:

1:30 pm – John Dulmes, Michigan Chemistry Council – welcome and introductions

1:45 - Charlie Denton (biography) /Joel Bowers (biography), Partners, Barnes & Thornburg LLP / - overview of Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21^st Century Act

2:00 - Lynn Bergeson, Bergeson & Campbell P.C. (biography) – update on TSCA implementation and upcoming activities

2:45 – Break

3:00 – Practitioner’s panel on TSCA implementation best practices

• Topics: Inventory reset and supply chain notification, confidential business information, new chemical registration, existing chemical prioritization and risk evaluations

• John DiMuro, Regulatory Services Leader, Dow Chemical
• Carol Sunman, Chemical Registrations Team Leader, BASF
• Kathryn Straccia, Global Product Stewardship Regulatory Environmental Safety, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors
• Tony Noce, VP EHS Management Systems, TetraTech

4:00 - Lynn Bergeson - TSCA Implementation Next Steps and Wrap Up

Registration:

• $150 in person attendance (includes complimentary book)
• $100 online streaming webinar
• Discounts available for State Bar members

Please click here to register
for the February 7th TSCA Reform Seminar.

Please also note that there will be a separate morning event, the MCC's Policy Day at the Capitol, just a short walk away and preceding the seminar. You are invited to check out this program and consider attending both events on February 7th.