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ACTION AND REACTION:
Developing a sustainable approach to emerging chemical issues
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| DAY ONE: August 9, 2007 |
| 10:00am |
Registration desk opens |
| 11:00am |
Hospitality room opens
(Sponsored) box lunches
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| 12:30pm |
Call to Order
Welcome Remarks - ANSI
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| 12:40pm |
Welcoming Remarks – Conference Chair
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S. Joe Bhatia
President and CEO,
American National Standards Institute
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| 12:50–1:20pm |
Keynote Address
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Dr. John Marburger
Director, Office of Science and Technology Policy
Executive Office of the President
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| 1:20–2:05pm |
First Impact: Perspectives on the Implementation of REACH
Moderator
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James Cooper
Senior Manager, Government Relations,
SOCMA
Panelists
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| 2:05–2:30pm |
BREAK |
| 2:30–3:30pm |
Stakeholders Speak – Part I: Current Activities/Issues in
Industry
Moderator
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Sophia Danenberg
Specialist, Global EH&S Legislative and Regulatory Affairs,
Pratt and Whitney
Panelists
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Andrea Fava
Manager, Environmental Affairs,
United States Council for International Business
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Michael Kirschner
President,
Design Chain Associates
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| 3:30–3:55pm |
BREAK
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| 3:55–4:55pm |
Stakeholders Speak – Part II: Current Activities/Issues in
Government
Moderator
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Willie May
Director, Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory,
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Panelists
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Maureen O’Donnell
Senior Industrial Hygienist/Project Officer,
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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Paul Yaroschak
Deputy Director for Emerging Contaminants,
Office of the Deputy Under Secretary
of Defense
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Charlie Auer
Director, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
Environmental Protection Agency
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| 4:55–5:50pm |
Stakeholders Speak – Part III: International
Moderator
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Gary Kushnier
American National Standards Institute
Panelists
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Yukio Sasaki
Director, REACH Task Force,
Japanese Chemical Industry Association
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Jennifer Silk
Senior Special Fellow,
United Nations Institute for Training and Research
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Bongjin Jung
Professor,
University of Suwon
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| 5:50–6:00pm |
Day One – Wrap-Up Remarks from the Conference Chair |
| 6:00–7:00pm |
Reception
Venue: Waterfront (hotel)
Format: Business casual
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| 7:00 – 9:00 pm |
Banquet
Venue: Waterfront (hotel)
Format: Business casual
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| DAY TWO: August 10, 2007 |
| 7:30am |
Establishing a Manufacturers’ Network on Chemical Regulation
A networking breakfast organized by the National Association of Manufacturers
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| 8:30–9:00am |
Day Two – Welcome Remarks from the Conference Chair
Introduction of Breakout Sessions
Adjournment to Breakout Rooms
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| 9:00–10:30am |
Breakout Session One
Track One: Product Life Cycle
Design and Development – Current Issues
What needs to be done with products already in the marketplace or that are now
ready to enter the market?
Moderators:
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Patricia Beattie
Director, Chemical Risk Management,
General Motors
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Stan Hazan
Senior Director, Regulatory Relations,
NSF International
Track Two: Supply Chain
Duty of Care vs. Duty of Proof
Who has the burden of proof? Are suppliers responsible for verifying compliance
with regulations, or is the final manufacturer responsible?
Moderator:
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Lane Hallenbeck
Vice President, Accreditation Services,
American National Standards Institute
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Michael Kirschner
President,
Design Chain Associates
Track Three: Influencing Policy
Laying the Groundwork for Compliance Verification
What are the steps to define, measure, and agree on a set of minimum baseline
criteria that can be applied across jurisdictions?
Moderator:
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Glenn Ruskin
Director of Legislative and Government Affairs,
American Chemical Society
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Ben Wu
Technology Policy Advisor,
Department of Economic Development, State of
Maryland
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Brynn Murphy
Staff Manager,
ASTM International
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| 10:30–11:00am |
Break |
| 11:00am–12:30pm |
Breakout Session Two
Track One: Product Life Cycle
Design and Development – Planning for the Future
What needs to be done now to design and plan for the future in terms of product
design, manufacturing processes, and delivery systems?
Moderators:
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Patricia Beattie
Director, Chemical Risk Management,
General Motors
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Stan Hazan
Senior Director, Regulatory Relations,
NSF International
Track Two: Supply Chain
Crossing Borders
Different countries and regions are defining different environmental regulations
and expectations around common issues – the EU’s RoHS directive, for instance,
has mutated as it has been adopted around the world and the same should be
expected for REACH. What is the implication to the supply chain and to product
delivery?
Moderator:
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Lane Hallenbeck
Vice President, Accreditation Services,
American National Standards Institute
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Michael Kirschner
President,
Design Chain Associates
Track Three: Influencing Policy
Injecting Science into Policy
How do we balance social consciousness with economic impact? How do we advocate
for risk-based vs. list-based regulations?
Moderator:
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Glenn Ruskin
Director of Legislative and Government Affairs,
American Chemical Society
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Ben Wu
Technology Policy Advisor,
Department of Economic Development, State of
Maryland
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Brynn Murphy
Staff Manager, ASTM International
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| 12:30–1:30pm |
Luncheon
Organized in part by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Sean Heather
Executive Director Global Regulatory Cooperation,
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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| 1:30–1:45pm |
BREAK |
| 1:45–3:15 pm |
Track / Breakout Session Reports
Track One
Track Two
Track Three
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Moderator (Program Chair)
Nina McClelland
Panelists (Track Moderators)
Reports by Track Moderators
Review of summary of reports; identification of cross-over issues; summary list
of recommended actions; identification of affected stakeholders and interested
parties, report of assignments and timelines – as applicable; etc.
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| 3:15–3:30pm |
Day Two – Wrap-Up Remarks from the Conference Chair
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Dr. Nina McClelland
President,
Nina I. McClelland, LLC
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| 3:30pm |
Adjournment
Closing remarks by
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S. Joe Bhatia
President and CEO,
American National Standards Institute
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