Joint CASG-Nano and ENPRA Workshop

Venue: European Commision 'Joint Research Centre', Ispra, Italy
Starts: Wednesday 14th April 2010
Ends: Thursday 15th April 2010

Registered NIA Members are invited to attend the ‘Joint CASG-Nano and ENPRA Workshop on Early Harvest of Research Results on Nanosafety’ (to be held on the 14th and 15th April 2010 at the JRC in Ispra, Italy).

 

*** Delegate places are limited; please register ASAP, by sending an e-mail to steffi.friedrichs@nanotechia.org. ***

 

This is an extended invite to join the European Commission’s (DG RTD) ‘Industry Colloquium on NanoSafety Research & Management’ [2](‘Strategic NanoSafety Group’) at its next scheduled meeting in the form of a ‘Research Information’-workshop, in order to:

  • drive the consolidation of research efforts on regulatory relevant projects
  • provide a platform for the setting of a new action plan for the future collaboration between ‘Strategic and Operational NanoSafety Groups in Europe’ [3]
  • meet representatives of the REACH CASG-Nano (Competent Authorities Subgroup on Nanomaterials), who are currently reviewing drafts of ECHA (REACH) Guidelines on ‘Nanomaterials’ (cf. REACH Implementation Plans on Nanomaterials (RIP-oNs))[4]

A short Industry Colloquium Meeting (‘Strategic NanoSafety Group’) itself will be held in the afternoon of the 14th April; the meeting will deciding upon the next steps to shape and support provide the future NanoSafety Research Agenda.

On the 15th April, the REACH Implementation Plan Projects RIP-oN 2 and RIP-oN 3 will hold a case-studies workshop. 

 

*** In order to find out more about the Joint CASG-Nano and ENPRA Workshop (draft agenda available upon request), or to register for the meeting, send an e-mail to steffi.friedrichs@nanotechia.org. Delegate places are limited; please register ASAP. ***
[1] Follow this link to find out more about ENPRA – Risk Management of Engineered Nanoparticles: http://www.nanotechia.org/news/global/enpra---a-novel-integrated-approach-to-assessing-e
[2] The Industry Colloquium on NanoSafety (Research) & Management was established by the European Commission DG RTD in June 2009, in order to provide strategic direction to the NanoSafety Research Agenda; it has created a draft operation plan which includes: (a) a One-Stop-Shop for industries' advice and contribution (b) a framework for progress monitoring and prioritisation. The NIA has started to provide secretarial support to the ‘Industry Colloquium’; find out more about the ‘Industry Colloquium’ by following the link to ‘Meeting Reports’ in the 'Members only'-area on the NIA website:
·         NIA meeting Note: ‘Industry Colloquium on NanoSafety and Management’ (EC, Place Madou, 1210 Brussels 25th June 2009)
·         (NIA & official) meeting Note: ‘Industry Colloquium on NanoSafety & Management’ (EC, Rue Guimard 10, 1049 Brussels, 10th November 2009)
·         (NIA & official) meeting Note: ‘Industry Colloquium on NanoSafety & Management’ (EC, SDME, Room 3E, 12th January 2010)
 
[3] Background (excerpts from Meeting Notes of former ‘Industry Colloquium’ meetings):
·         ‘An industry group should be established to coordinate (industrial contributions to) nanosafety research with regulatory requirements on the basis of a 5-year roadmap/strategy. The industry group should be a ‘one stop shop’-forum, which shapes the nanosafety research landscape on the Europea[n] level and can meet with all relevant DGs (i.e. RTD, SANCO, ENVI, ENT, JRC, RELEX, etc.).’ (EC, Place Madou, 1210 Brussels 25th June 2009)
·         ‘It was agreed that the Industry Colloquium would form a ‘Strategic NanoSafety Group’ = ‘Industrial NanoSafety Strategy Group’ (this could consists of the entire Industry Colloquium or a sub-group thereof), which would form a building block of NANOfutures. This group would work closely together with the ‘Operational NanoSafety Group’ = ‘NanoSafety Research Group’ [...].’ (EC, Rue Guimard 10, 1049 Brussels, 10th November 2009)
 
[4] Follow this link to find out more about the ongoing review of ECHA Guidelines with view to making nanomaterial-specific recommendations: http://www.nanotechia.org/content/activities2/current-projects/niaprojectripons/

Hazardous Wastes and Site Remediation: Legal and Policy Developments

Venue: Cromwell and Moring, LLP offices, Washington, DC or available via live video webcast
Starts: Thursday 15th April 2010
Ends: Thursday 15th April 2010

This advanced one-day course of study gives its registrants the opportunity to acquire an in-depth understanding of the laws governing hazardous substances, as well as up-to-date information on federal enforcement of statutes regulating them and remediation actions.

Course Highlight: A keynote address by Mathy Stanislaus, EPA Assistant Administrator for Solid Waste and Emergency Response.

Tuition Live Course: $649 | Live Video Webcast: $549.

For more information e-mail Danielle Harkins (dharkins@ali-aba.org).

 

*** Registered NIA Members can apply for a 30% reduction of the tuition price; log into the ‘Members only’-area on the NIA website and follow the instructions under ‘Exclusive NIA Offers’ (right hand side panel on the log-in page). *** 

 

Chemical Control Law and Policy

Venue: Cromwell and Moring, LLP offices, Washington, DC or available via live video webcast
Starts: Friday 16th April 2010
Ends: Friday 16th April 2010

This advanced one-day course of study gives its registrants the opportunity to acquire an in-depth understanding of the laws governing chemical and pesticide control and nanotechnology, as well as up-to-date information on federal enforcement of statutes regulating them.

Course Highlight: For those new to the area or looking for a refresher, the course begins with an optional introductory lecture on federal chemical and pesticide control law.

Tuition Live Course: $649 | Live Video Webcast: $549. 

For more information e-mail Danielle Harkins (dharkins@ali-aba.org).

 

*** Registered NIA Members can apply for a 30% reduction of the tuition price; log into the ‘Members only’-area on the NIA website and follow the instructions under ‘Exclusive NIA Offers’ (right hand side panel on the log-in page). *** 

 

Nanotoxicology 2010

Venue: Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, Scotland
Starts: Wednesday 2nd June 2010
Ends: Friday 4th June 2010

 

Nanotoxicology 2010 will be held from June 2nd – June 4th 2010,
at Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, Scotland.

The conference will take place over 3 days, and will be divided into sections that allow focus on specific types of nanomaterials.

Each section will include talks spanning disciplines including exposure assessment, characterisation, human toxicology, ecotoxicology and risk assessment.

Such a format will promote interaction between different disciplines and would allow issues specific to certain materials to be addressed.

Click here to download the Nanotoxicology 2010 first announcement flyer (pdf, 248kb)

Over the coming months, the Nanotoxicology 2010 website will be growing.

Further information on program, speakers, registration, abstract submission, venue and accommodation will appear there as soon as it becomes available.

 

International Conference on Workplace Aerosols

Venue: Karlsruhe, Germany
Starts: Monday 28th June 2010
Ends: Friday 2nd July 2010

An interdisciplinary technical forum for experts, researchers, stake holders and users related to airborne particles, and especially to engineered nanoparticles, in the workplace.

  • Sources & source characteristics, release mechanisms
  • From source to receptor: aerosol transport & dynamics
  • Measurement & characterization in the workplace
  • Exposure: from aerosol concentration to dose
  • Dose & (toxic) effects: evidence & methodology
  • Regulatory frameworks

Conference Target Groups

  • Occupational safety
  • Aerosol research including generation, handling, measurement, aerosol dynamics and more
  • Indoor air quality
  • Particle – lung interactions
  • Industrial hygiene and toxicology
  • Regulatory agencies

Conference Structure

  • Monday - Tuesday: half-day short lectures on aerosol transport,measurement, exposure and filtration.
  • Wednesday - Thursday: conference sessions with invited speakers, submitted papers and posters.
Dates & Deadlines
  • One page abstract final form: February 19, 2010
  •  Notification to authors: March 31, 2010
  •  Early registration ends on: April 30 , 2010
  •  Deadline accommodation: April 30 , 2010
  •  Half-day short lectures on aerosol transport, measurement, exposure, and filtration: June 28 - 29, 2010
  •  Conference on Workplace Aerosols: June 30 - July 2, 2010

 

Follow this link to find out more about the International Conference on Workplace Aerosols.