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B&C's Product Stewardship Blog: Federal Court Requests Supplemental Briefing in Oregon EPR Challenge www.lawbc.com/federal-cour... #EPR, #litigation, #NAWvFeldon, #Oregon, #ProductStewardship
Federal Court Requests Supplemental Briefing in Oregon EPR Challenge - Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
The federal district court presiding over National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors v. Feldon has issued a new scheduling order that provides
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B&C's Biobased and Sustainable Chemicals Blog: GAO Assesses Current and Emerging Genetically Engineered Microbe Technologies for Waste Cleanup www.lawbc.com/gao-assesses... #GE, #geneticallyengineeredmicrobes, #GAO, #wastecleanup
GAO Assesses Current and Emerging Genetically Engineered Microbe Technologies for Waste Cleanup - Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on July 14, 2026, entitled Biotechnology: Applications, Challenges, and Policy Options
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B&C's Biobased and Sustainable Chemicals Blog: AFFO Announces Intent to Fund the Advancement of Novel, High-Impact Chemical Technologies www.lawbc.com/affo-announc... #ASPECT, #biobased, #feedstocks
AFFO Announces Intent to Fund the Advancement of Novel, High-Impact Chemical Technologies - Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
On July 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office (AFFO) announced its intent to fund the advancement of
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B&C's Biobased and Sustainable Chemicals Blog: Senate Subcommittee Will Hold Hearing on Building a Resilient Health Care Future with Biotechnology www.lawbc.com/senate-subco... #biotechnology, #CapitolHill, #healthcare
Senate Subcommittee Will Hold Hearing on Building a Resilient Health Care Future with Biotechnology - Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
On August 4, 2026, the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care will hold a hearing on “Building a Resilient Health Care Future with Biotechnology.” The
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B&C's Biobased and Sustainable Chemicals Blog: USDA’s 2026 Unified Agenda Includes Biobased Product and Biotechnology Rulemakings www.lawbc.com/usdas-2026-u... #BE, #bioengineered, #biobased, #biotechnology, #UnifiedAgenda, #USDA
USDA’s 2026 Unified Agenda Includes Biobased Product and Biotechnology Rulemakings - Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
In July, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published the Trump Administration’s 2026 Unified Agenda. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)
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B&C's Product Stewardship Blog: New Mexico Confirms That PFAS Labeling and Reporting Requirements Do Not Apply to Industrial Products www.lawbc.com/new-mexico-c... #labeling, #NewMexico, #PFAS, #reporting
New Mexico Confirms That PFAS Labeling and Reporting Requirements Do Not Apply to Industrial Products - Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
As we reported in our May 4, 2026, memorandum , on May 5, 2026, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) issued a final rule on per- and
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B&C's Public Policy and Regulation Blog: Trump Administration Issues Significant Final Revisions to Endangered Species Act Regulations www.lawbc.com/trump-admini... #endangeredspecies, #EPA, #ESA, #LoperBright
Trump Administration Issues Significant Final Revisions to Endangered Species Act Regulations - Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
On July 17, 2026, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) issued a final significant set of revisions to regulations implementing the Endangered Species
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B&C's TSCAblog: WHO Reviews Key Ingested PFAS and Recommends 18 for Further Evaluation www.lawbc.com/who-reviews-... #PFAS, #WHO
WHO Reviews Key Ingested PFAS and Recommends 18 for Further Evaluation - Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published a report entitled Key ingested per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and their health effects:
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B&C's Product Stewardship Blog: The EU Ecolabel Is a Practical Tool for Linking Circularity Objectives to Everyday Market Choices www.lawbc.com/the-eu-ecola... #ProductStewardship, #EUEcolabel
The EU Ecolabel Is a Practical Tool for Linking Circularity Objectives to Everyday Market Choices - Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Established in 1992, the European Union (EU) Ecolabel is a world-renowned voluntary label that promotes environmental excellence through standardized
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EPA Extends Certain Compliance Dates for PCE and CTC Risk Management Rules www.lawbc.com/epa-extends-... #TSCA, #PCE, #CTC, #RiskManagement
EPA Extends Certain Compliance Dates for PCE and CTC Risk Management Rules - Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule on July 28, 2026, extending certain compliance dates applicable to certain entities
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B&C's FIFRAblog: DPR Reaches $200,000 Settlement Related to Restricted Material Pesticide Sales www.lawbc.com/dpr-reaches-... #California, #DPR, #pesticides, #FIFRA, #EPA
DPR Reaches $200,000 Settlement Related to Restricted Material Pesticide Sales - Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
On July 1, 2026, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) announced it had reached a settlement with Keystone Pest Solutions to resolve
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B&C's Biobased and Sustainable Chemicals Blog: NURA en Español and Te Protejo Will Present August 6, 2026, Webinar on Transforming Scientific Research in Chile with Genetically Edited Microorganisms and Tissues on a Chip www.lawbc.com/nura-en-espa... #Chile, #geneticengineering, #NURA, #TeProtejo
NURA en Español and Te Protejo Will Present August 6, 2026, Webinar on Transforming Scientific Research in Chile with Genetically Edited Microorganisms and Tissues on a Chip - Bergeson & Campbell, P.C...
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) New Approach Methodology (NAM) Use for Regulatory Application (NURA) is partnering with Te
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B&C's Nano and Other Emerging Chemical Technologies Blog: EPA Issues Final SNUR for Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (P-22-163) www.lawbc.com/epa-issues-f... #multiwalledcarbonnanotubes #P22163, #PMN, #significantnewuse, #SNUR
EPA Issues Final SNUR for Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (P-22-163) - Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
On July 24, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final significant new use rule (SNUR) for multi-walled carbon nanotubes
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B&C's FIFRAblog: EPA MyPeST Deadline for Bilingual Translation Compliance Reporting Due July 31, 2026 www.lawbc.com/epa-mypest-d... #CDX, #FIFRA, #MyPeST, #EPA, #PRIA5, #Submission
EPA MyPeST Deadline for Bilingual Translation Compliance Reporting Due July 31, 2026 - Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) deadline for Spanish language bilingual labeling compliance reporting under the Federal Insecticide,
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B&C's TSCAblog: Structuring Catalyst LVEs for Success Amid the Backlog www.lawbc.com/structuring-... #catalyst, #LVE, #PBT, #PMN, #TSCA
Structuring Catalyst LVEs for Success Amid the Backlog - Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
A catalyst used in small quantities in a well-controlled industrial application would seem to be the perfect candidate for a Low Volume Exemption (LVE)
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B&C's Nano and Other Emerging Chemical Technologies Blog: OECD Tour de Table Includes Information on TSCA Developments Regarding Nanomaterials www.lawbc.com/oecd-tour-de... #OECD, #PMN, #SNUR, #TSCA
OECD Tour de Table Includes Information on TSCA Developments Regarding Nanomaterials - Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has published the Developments in Delegations on the Safety of Manufactured
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B&C's FIFRAblog: EPA Releases Guides to Assist Users with the MyPeST Platform for Pesticide Submission www.lawbc.com/epa-releases... #EPA, #FIFRA, #MyPeST, #Submission, #CDX, #PRIA5
EPA Releases Guides to Assist Users with the MyPeST Platform for Pesticide Submission - Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) has provided new resources to assist users with their MyPeST
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B&C's Biobased Policy News: House Bill Would Establish Dedicated Biotechnology Official in State Department www.lawbc.com/house-bill-w... #biotechnology, #StateDepartment
House Bill Would Establish Dedicated Biotechnology Official in State Department - Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
On July 16, 2026, Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA) introduced the Biotechnology Diplomacy Leadership Act (H.R. 9755). According to McCormick’s July
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Updated MOU between USDA, HHS, and EPA Addresses Drug Residues, Pesticide Residues, and Chemical Contaminants in Food www.lawbc.com/updated-mou-... #FoodSafety, #PRIA, #USDA, #EPA, #MAHA
Updated MOU between USDA, HHS, and EPA Addresses Drug Residues, Pesticide Residues, and Chemical Contaminants in Food - Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
On July 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the U.S. Environmental Protection
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B&C's Product Stewardship Blog: SPAN Launches Refrigerant Working Group to Advance Science-Based PFAS Policies www.lawbc.com/span-launche... #pfas, #refrigerant, #SPAN
SPAN Launches Refrigerant Working Group to Advance Science-Based PFAS Policies - Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
The Sustainable PFAS Action Network (SPAN) announced on July 15, 2026, the formation of its Refrigerant Working Group, “a new initiative focused
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B&C's Product Stewardship Blog: NAW v. Feldon: Bench Trial Day Five Summary (July 17, 2026) www.lawbc.com/naw-v-feldon... #EPR, #litigation, #NAWvFeldon, #Oregon, #ProductStewardship
NAW v. Feldon: Bench Trial Day Five Summary (July 17, 2026) - Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
The fifth and final day of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) v. Feldon bench trial focused on questions surrounding the
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B&C's Biobased Policy News: USDA Revises Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Loan Program www.lawbc.com/usda-revises... #biobased, #biofuel, #biorefinery, #renewablechemical
USDA Revises Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Loan Program - Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service published a final rule on July 9, 2026, that incorporates revisions
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New Mexico Posts Guidance and FAQs for Reporting and Labeling Requirements for Products Containing Intentionally Added PFAS www.lawbc.com/new-mexico-p... #PFAS, #Labeling, #NewMexico
New Mexico Posts Guidance and FAQs for Reporting and Labeling Requirements for Products Containing Intentionally Added PFAS - Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has updated its website to include information on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in products for
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B&C's Product Stewardship Blog: NAW v. Feldon: Bench Trial Day Four Summary (July 16, 2026) www.lawbc.com/naw-v-feldon... #EPR, #litigation, #NAWvFeldon, #Oregon, #ProductStewardship
NAW v. Feldon: Bench Trial Day Four Summary (July 16, 2026) - Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
The fourth day of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) v. Feldon bench trial shifted from questions of legislative intent and
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B&C's Product Stewardship Blog: Preliminary Injunction Enjoins Trade Organization Plaintiff Group Against Enforcement under California’s “Truth in Labeling” Law www.lawbc.com/preliminary-... #California, #claims, #enforcement, #litigation, #Recycling
Preliminary Injunction Enjoins Trade Organization Plaintiff Group Against Enforcement under California’s “Truth in Labeling” Law - Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
On July 14, 2026, a federal judge in California granted a preliminary injunction blocking upcoming enforcement of Senate Bill 343 (SB 343), California’s
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B&C's Product Stewardship Blog: NAW v. Feldon: Bench Trial Day Three Summary (July 15, 2026) www.lawbc.com/naw-v-feldon... #EPR, #litigation, #NAWvFeldon, #Oregon, #ProductStewardship
NAW v. Feldon: Bench Trial Day Three Summary (July 15, 2026) - Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
The third day of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) v. Feldon bench trial continued to question how Oregon’s Plastic Pollution and
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B&C Issues Monthly Report on Key Federal Developments for July 2026 www.lawbc.com/recent-feder... #TSCA #FIFRA #TRI #EPA #RCRA #CERCLA #CWA #CAA #PHMSA #SDWA #FDA #Nanotech #Biobased #PublicPolicy #Legislative #environmental #environment
Recent Federal Developments for July 2026 - Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Richard E. Engler, Ph.D. To Present On TSCA’s Next Chapter For ACS Webinars The American Chemical Society (ACS) presents “Chemistry, Regulation, and
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B&C's Product Stewardship Blog: NAW v. Feldon: Bench Trial Day Two Summary (July 14, 2026) www.lawbc.com/naw-v-feldon... #EPR, #litigation, #NAWvFeldon, #Oregon, #ProductStewardship
NAW v. Feldon: Bench Trial Day Two Summary (July 14, 2026) - Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
The second day of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) v. Feldon bench trial shifted from establishing the structure of Oregon's
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B&C's Nano and Other Emerging Chemical Technologies Blog: ISO Publishes Specification for Characteristics and Measurement Methods for Nanoporous Silica Microparticles Applied in Liquid Chromatography www.lawbc.com/iso-publishe... #ISO
ISO Publishes Specification for Characteristics and Measurement Methods for Nanoporous Silica Microparticles Applied in Liquid Chromatography - Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
In June 2026, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published standard ISO/TS 4966:2026, “Nanotechnologies -- Silica nanomaterials --
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B&C's Product Stewardship Blog: EPA Seeks Comment on Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from PFOA and PFOS in Biosolids www.lawbc.com/epa-seeks-co... #biosolids, #PFAS, #PFOA, #PFOS
EPA Seeks Comment on Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from PFOA and PFOS in Biosolids - Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
On July 6, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of a draft memorandum that would, if issued in final, provide
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