EPA And CDTSC Drafting MOU To Share Data

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Lynn L. Bergeson

According to the California Department of Toxic Substances Control's (CDTSC) website, it is drafting a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to facilitate information exchange, collaboration, and outline a working partnership on emerging chemicals, green chemistry, and materials management. Under the new MOU, EPA and CDTSC will:

1.  Establish chemical specific teams for priority chemicals of mutual interest;

     a.  Teams will develop specific goals, points of coordination, and focus areas.

2.  Share information on analytical methods, fate and transport, bioconcentration, toxicity, exposure, risk assessment, and similar topics relative to emerging chemicals;

3.  Share literature reviews, databases;

4.  Collaborate on identifying and prioritizing information and data gaps;

5.  Keep each other informed on workshops, symposia, web events, etc.;

6.  Share value-chain information (to the extent allowed by law):

     a.  Producers, importers;

     b.  Production volumes; and

     c.  Applications/intermediates/products.

7.  Explore ways to exchange information while protecting CBI; and

8.  Collaborate on research needs and funding. 

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CDTSC Postpones Public Workshop on State and Federal Nanomaterial Activities

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Lynn L. Bergeson

Due to California’s budget issues and resulting furlough for civil service employees, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (CDTSC) has postponed its August 13, 2010, workshop on state and federal nanomaterial activities. CDTSC, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) are cosponsoring the workshop to discuss the results of California’s carbon nanotube (CNT) information call-in, future data call-in requests for additional nanomaterials, and federal efforts related to CNTs for nanomaterials. CDTSC states that it will reschedule the workshop at a later date.

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CDTSC Will Hold Nanotech III Symposium

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Lynn L. Bergeson

On March 19, 2009, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (CDTSC) will hold a full-day nanotechnology symposium on nanomaterials regulation from a variety of perspectives. According to CDTSC, the symposium will focus on the regulatory aspects of nanotechnology, the role of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and CDTSC’s chemical information call-in program including nanoscale materials. CDTSC states that federal interest in nanomaterial regulation and California’s efforts “provide a great opportunity for fostering technological advances that recognize environmental and public health concerns. The goal is to create a partnership where we can enhance research where needed and promote sustainable processes as well as applications.” Registration is required. The symposium will also be available via web cast.

Speakers include:

  • Assembly Member Mike Feuer, 42nd District
  • Kristan Markey, EPA Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program (NMSP)
  • Richard Denison, Ph.D., Environmental Defense Fund (ED)
  • Professor Timothy Malloy, UCLA
  • Mark Bünger, Lux Research
  • Mary Beth Miller, Unidym, Inc.
  • Sheila Davis, Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition
  • Eric M.V. Hoek, Ph.D., UCLA

 
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CDTSC Issues Data Call-In for Carbon Nanotubes

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Lynn L. Bergeson

In a January 22, 2009, letter, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (CDTSC) announced that it is requiring the submission of data “regarding analytical test methods, fate and transport in the environment, and other relevant information from manufacturers of carbon nanotubes” (CNT). CDTSC states that the term “manufacturers” includes persons and businesses that produce CNTs in California or import CNTs into California for sale.  According to the letter, CDTSC is using its authority under California Health and Safety Code, Chapter 699, Sections 57018-57020. Section 57019(d)(2) requires that the data requested be provided within one year of the date of the letter.

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CDTSC Will Hold Symposium on Potential Hazards of Nanomaterials in the Environment

Posted on August 23, 2007 by Lynn L. Bergeson

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (CDTSC) will hold a symposium entitled “Nanotechnology Symposium II:  Potential Hazards of Nanomaterials in the Environment” on October 3, 2007. The draft agenda includes the following topics: 

  • Chemical Properties and Commercial/Industrial Applications of Nanotechnology;
  • Physico-Chemical Characterization of Nanoparticles and Its Relation to Their Bio-Interactions;
  • Potential Ecotoxicity of Nanoparticles Released to the Environment;
  • Nanomaterial Human Health Risks and Risk Assessment; and
  • One Proactive Approach to Responsible Nanotechnology Development:  The DuPont -- Environmental Defense NanoRisk Framework.
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