Testimonials "Experience of speaker. Reference to rules. I will use this in my projects." Course Description: This course takes an in-depth look at TSCA laws and regulations that govern the manufacture, importation, distribution, and use of chemicals in the U.S., including Premanufacture Notification (PMN), Significant New Use Rules (SNURs), Section 8(e) reporting, and the Inventory Update Rule. How You Will Benefit Learn how to prepare a PMN and what EPA will look for when reviewing your submissions Gain experience in using the TSCA Inventory, EPA’s primary tool for implementing TSCA Learn how to comply with TSCA import certifications and export notifications Understand how to protect your trade secrets and what records you must retain Find out what information you must report to EPA under Section 8(e) – Substantial Risk Reporting Learn how to create and manage a TSCA program at your company – internal education, communication, and self-auditing Learn how to protect yourself and your company from liability Get information about the TSCA Advisory. Accreditation: 1 CEU, 1 COC, 1.67 CMs, ABIH approval #10-267 For more information on this course, contact Customer Service at 1-800-769-1199. Course Highlights TSCA: Regulating the Manufacture, Importation, Distribution and Use of Chemicals in the United States The TSCA Inventory: A Tool for Manufacturers, Importers, Processors, and Users Premanufacture Notification: The Critical Requirement for Manufacturers and Importers Preparing a Premanufacture Notification and Seeing it through EPA 5(e) Consent Orders, Significant New Use Rules & Test Rules including the HPV Challenge Program Import and Export Requirements Managing for TSCA Compliance: Developing and Maintaining a Compliance Program Record-keeping and Data Reporting: Requirements for Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors, Processors and Users Substantial Risk Reporting Guidelines Enforcement and Self-Protection Issues Auditing for TSCA Compliance Course Outline Day 1 - Time Subject 8:00 Registration; Coffee and Pastries 8:30 TSCA: Regulating the Manufacture, Importation, Distribution and Use of Chemicals in the United States Stanley W. Landfair Partner McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP San Francisco, CA An overview of the course and summary of key provisions of TSCA. 9:30 The TSCA Inventory: A Tool for Manufacturers, Importers, Processors, and Users Richard A. Jourdenais, Ph.D. Director, Chemicals Division Technology Sciences Group, Inc. Washington, D.C. How EPA developed and maintains its Inventory of chemical substances, and how chemical manufacturers, importers, processors, and users of chemical substances can use this tool to comply with the law. 10:30 Break 10:45 Premanufacture Notification: The Critical Requirement for Manufacturers and Importers Stanley W. Landfair, Esq. How to apply the many rules that determine when a pre-manufacture notification (PMN) must be filed, and how to determine whether exemptions apply and when manufacture or import may begin. 12:00 Lunch hosted by ABS Consulting Guest Speaker from EPA TSCA Enforcement – Trends and Developments 1:15 Preparing a Premanufacture Notification and Seeing it through EPA Richard A. Jourdenais, Ph.D. How to prepare a PMN and secure EPA approval prior to manufacturing or importing a new chemical substance. 2:15 5(e) Consent Orders, Significant New Use Rules & Test Rules including the HPV Challenge Program Michael Boucher, Esq. Partner McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP Washington, D.C. How to determine whether EPA has exercised its broad authority to require testing for chemical substances and to impose restraints on their manufacture, distribution and use under Significant New Use Rules (SNURs). 3:15 Break 3:30 Import and Export Requirements Richard A. Jourdenais, Ph.D. How to comply with requirements to certify compliance with TSCA for U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the time that a chemical substance is imported, and how to provide notification to EPA for foreign governments about chemical exports from the United States. 4:00 Managing for TSCA Compliance: Developing and Maintaining a Compliance Program Howard S. Friedman, Ph.D. Global TSCA Compliance Manager Hewlett-Packard Company 5:00 Networking Opportunity, hosted by ABS Consulting An invaluable opportunity to discuss your specific concerns with the instructors and your colleagues. Day 2 - Time Subject 8:00 Coffee and Pastries 8:30 Record-keeping and Data Reporting: Requirements for Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors, Processors and Users Howard S. Friedman, Ph.D. How to comply with requirements imposed under the Preliminary Assessment Information Rule the Notice of Commencement of Import or Manufacture, the Inventory Update Rule, and how to maintain a system to keep records of allegations of significant adverse reactions, and to respond to EPA requests for health and safety studies. 9:45 Substantial Risk Reporting Guidelines Stanley W. Landfair, Esq. How to comply with industry reporting requirements for “significant risk” information, including EPA's June 3, 2003 revisions to the 1978 “Statement of Interpretation and Enforcement Policy; Notification of Substantial Risk,” which sets forth EPA's interpretation of industry reporting obligations under TSCA Section 8(e). 10:15 Break 10:30 Enforcement and Self-Protection Issues Stanley W. Landfair, Esq. Civil penalties under TSCA are among the highest imposed under any environmental statute. This presentation surveys recent enforcement actions, explains the basis for civil and criminal liability and the method for calculating penalties, gives tips on preparing for EPA inspections, and explains how to take advantage of EPA's Audit Policy. 11:00 Auditing for TSCA Compliance Richard A. Jourdenais, Ph.D. How various forms of audits — ranging from mock inspections, “systems” audits, and strategic product reviews — can be used to evaluate, monitor, or confirm compliance with TSCA. For more information on this course, contact Customer Service at 1-800-769-1199.     Charles A. O'Connor, III, Partner, McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP Stanley Landfair, McKenna Long and Aldridge Robert A. Matthews, Partner, McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP Michael Boucher, Partner, McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP Jeffrey Li, Associate, McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP Richard Jourdenais, Ph.D. Howard Friedman, Hewlett-Packard, Ph.D For more information on this course, contact Customer Service at 1-800-769-1199.

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