1. “Hot Topics -- Regulatory and Beyond” James V. Aidala
Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. November 8, 2011

2. Hot Topics… Immediate Issues NPDES Will Congress act? ESA
The saga continues
Leadership Change
Owens resignation -- interim leadership?

3. Hot Topics … (cont’d) “EPA Over-regulation” “Nothing is moving”
Congress oversight of Administration actions
EPA science policies and assessments challenged
Dioxin
Arsenic, mercury, TCE, platinum, etc.
OMB/OIRA Reviews
“Nothing is moving”
Pending: nano 6(a)(2), drift

4. Hot Topics -- Election Year 2012
Election Year Implications
Iowa caucus and NH primary less than two months away
EPA will defend (expand?) its record
EPA Pending Issues/Initiatives -- Opportunities to Appeal to the Base?
Atrazine review
Imprelis herbicide investigation
Profume tolerance revocations
Endocrine
Occupational exposure 10x policy

5. Hot Topics -- 2012 and Beyond
After Election What Next?
Petition responses/settlements
Lame Duck?
Budget debates
PRIA
$ Cuts? Hiring freeze?
Retirements?
Brain drain?

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