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Conference on Improving the Analytical ChemistryRegulatory Interface, May 11-15, 1981 Preliminary Announcement Conference Co-Chairmen: Robert Llbby The Procter & Gamble C o m p a n y 11810 E. Miami River Rd. Cincinnati, Ohio 4 5 2 4 7
The increased number of both proposed and established regulations appearing in the Federal Register during the last few years makes it necessary for practicing analytical chemists and laboratory managers to develop a better understanding of the input mechanisms, implications, and impact of these regulatory processes. To meet this demand, a special conference has been arranged with a format and setting aimed at encouraging panel discussions and the tripartite participation of government, industry, and the academic community. The conference will be held from May 11-15, 1981, at the Downingtown Inn Resort, located in the beautiful Pennsylvania Dutch Country, approximately 30 miles northeast of Philadelphia, Pa. The inn
Thomas Cairns U.S. Food and Drug Administration 1521 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, Calif. 9 0 0 1 5
offers excellent meeting rooms, quite reasonable lodging and boarding rates, and very attractive recreational facilities. Objectives
The symposium programs arranged under the auspices of the Division of Analytical Chemistry have always played a very active role in national ACS meetings. However, the subject matter of regulations requires extra attention, and the Division's Committee on Regulatory Affairs was given authority to proceed with a special conference to ensure direct communicative interfacing by focusing on the issues as directly as possible. The limited meeting size will provide the forum to expose and explore those in-
fluences affecting attendees' respective attitudes, skills, and needs. The basic role of analytical chemistry and regulations is not of interest in the U.S. only but has far-reaching ramifications regarding trade with other countries, namely, Canada and the OECD. Speakers representing other national views have been invited in order to provide a truly international discussion. Informal workshops on pertinent subjects with speakers as panel moderators will permit attendees to discuss complex and/or controversial topics. The Downingtown location, structured presentations, and informal sessions should provide the necessary ingredients to encourage direct focusing and spontaneous interactions. Registration
The C o m m i t t e e on Regulatory Affairs was given permanent status by the Division of Analytical Chemistry at its meeting during the 1980 Fall National A C S M e e t i n g in Las V e g a s . Present m e m b e r s h i p of the C o m m i t t e e is as f o l l o w s : Fred Freeberg (Chairman), Procter & Gamble Co. T o m Cairns, National Center for T o x i c o l o g i c a l R e s e a r c h , FDA W a r r e n Crummett, D o w C h e m i c a l Co. William Donaldson, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Michael Hoffman, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Beltsville Charles Jameson, National T o x i c o l o g i c a l Program, Research Triangle Park Robert Llbby, Procter & Gamble Co. Jack O'Neal, Shell D e v e l o p m e n t Co. Josephine Petruzzi, A N A L Y T I C A L C H E M I S T R Y
Kathleen R e a m , Department of Chemistry and Public A f f a i r s , A C S Donald T. Sawyer, University of California, Riverside
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The conference will be limited to 300 participants exclusive of spouses and children. Registration fee has been set at $100. Each participant will be required to purchase, in advance, a Basic Conference Package (BCP) to cover accommodations and meals for the duration of the conference (Monday dinner through Friday lunch) at the following rates: single occupany $500; double occupancy $400. In light of today's costs, this is a reasonable rate for lodging and meals for five days. Preregistration is mandated to ensure this special package price. Checks (in U.S. dollars, payable to ACS-CRA: Special Conference 1) for your BCP should be mailed to Thomas Cairns, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 1521 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif. 90015, before 0003-2700/80/A351-1546$01.00/0 © 1980 American Chemical Society
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March 1, 1981. The hotel management will not accept reservations or BCP payments directly. The five-day BCP includes the following: • All lodging and meal expenses (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) for five days. • Cocktail reception with snacks from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Monday, May 11th, your day of arrival. Please note that there is a full dinner awaiting you on Monday evening. • An "ice-breaker" cocktail reception with hot and cold hors d'oeuvres on Tuesday evening, May 12th. • Coffee, soft drinks, iced tea, and hot tea at all breaks during the technical sessions. • A copy of the conference proceedings publication per registrant. • A banquet on Thursday evening with a special guest speaker. • The rates include 6% Pennsylvania state tax and 15% gratuity, which covers chambermaid, and dinner, breakfast, and lunch personnel daily. Registration with fee will be on a first-come basis, with consideration given for broad participation. The balance of payment for the BCP must be made before March 1,1981. Your cooperation in adhering to the above guidelines and deadlines is respectfully solicited. If you have any questions and/or suggestions to improve the program, please do not hesitate to call Thomas Cairns at (213) 688-2249 or Robert Libby at (513) 977-2528. Symposium Goal
This symposium is intended to: • improve the interface between analytical chemists and regulators so that analytical chemistry and the intended benefit are best served; • increase analytical chemists' awareness regarding their scientific role in the regulatory process; • provide the regulators with a perspective on the current status of analytical technology and its constant evolution.
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Program
The conference will be organized into sessions aimed at promoting discussion and will feature important addresses by knowledgeable experts on the following topics. • The Interface Problem and Its Cast of Characters • New Proposals to Improve the Interface • The Science Involved in Environmental and Health Effects • Risk/Benefit Assessments and the Public Viewpoint A detailed program, listing topics and speakers, will be published in a future issue.
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