Chemicals Program
CIEL and the American University Washington College of Law will co-sponsor a discussion on the current and future status of international chemicals regulation, February 22, 2006
The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL),
Sustainable Development Law & Policy publication, and
American University, Washington College of Law
invite you to:
"The Future of International Chemicals Regulation"
February 22, 2006, 2:00 -- 5:00pm
American University, Washington College of Law, Room 603
Washington, DC
Sustainable Development Law & Policy publication, the Center for International Environment Law, and American University, Washington College of Law invite you to participate in a discussion on the current and future status of international chemicals regulation.
As a follow-up to the conclusion of the International Conference on
Chemicals Management (ICCM) in Dubai, the first panel will discuss the
current status of the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management
(SAICM).
- Glenn Wiser, The Center for International Environmental Law
- Kathleen Kunzer, American Chemistry Council
- Anne Berns, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Moderator: David Hunter, Professor of Law, Washington College of Law
The second panel will discuss the United States hesitation to ratify
multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs).
- Clif Curtis, World Wildlife Fund
- David van Hoogstraten, Hunton & Williams LPP
- Russ Lamotte, Beveridge & Diamond
- (Staff Member from Congress Pending)
Moderator: David Hunter, Professor of Law, Washington College of Law
Please register for this event to ensure there are enough refreshments
and materials. To register, please visit http://www.wcl.american.edu/wcl_events [click on the 2/22 event, Future of International Chemicals Regulation.]
- Registration is free for the general public
- CLE credit is available (3 credits, $75)
The Washington College of Law is located at 4801 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20016. For directions, please visit http://www.wcl.american.edu/direction.
Sustainable Development Law & Policy Publication
Washington College of Law
4801 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Suite 631
Washington, DC 20016
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