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Regulatory Dysfunction in 3D – TSCA, CPSA, and the OSH Act
Thursday, October 8, 2009
The Center for Progressive Reform (CPR) and the Environmental Law Program at the University of Maryland School of Law will host a roundtable to discuss new ideas for regulating toxic chemicals in consumer products, workplaces, and the natural environment.
The conference, titled "Regulatory Dysfunction in 3D – TSCA, CPSA, and the OSH Act," will provide an opportunity for a small group of dedicated policymakers, advocates, and academics to discuss the future of toxics regulation within the framework of the Toxic Substances Control Act, the Consumer Product Safety Act, and the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
The roundtable will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Krongard Boardroom at the University of Maryland School of Law.
Led by Professor Rena Steinzor, the roundtable will feature preeminent environmental law scholars from across the nation, as well as members of the advocacy community and relevant government agencies. Cheryl A. Falvey, General Counsel at the CPSC, and Wendy Wagner of the University of Texas will present and lead discussions about comprehensive toxics reform.
Speakers from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration have been invited to participate. In addition, public advocacy experts from several major organizations including the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Environmental Defense Fund, the AFL-CIO, and the IAW are expected to attend.
In the morning session, a panel of federal officials from the relevant agencies will discuss the pros and cons of existing regulatory mechanisms and the prospects for reform in their agencies. The remainder of the day will focus on the following topics:
-Identifying and Regulating Hazards
-The Role of the Courts
-Post-market Surveillance, Monitoring, and Enforcement
-Future Challenges
The roundtable format will foster a discussion that will use current ideas for reform (e.g., the Kid-Safe Chemicals Act) as jumping-off points for broader discussions about emerging issues in regulatory policy.
For more information, please contact Catherine Jones at CPR at (202) 747-0698 ext. 3, or email cjones@progressivereform.org.
This event is made possible by the Ward Kershaw Environmental Law Symposium Fund.
