Need to Know: Responsible Production, Use and Management of PFAS

Several states have proposed legislation to ban PFAS in juvenile products. Join JPMA and the American Chemistry Council for a webinar on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 3pm EDT to help you understand the basics of PFAS chemistry, its uses and current public policy trends. 

Per- and polyfluoroalkly substances (PFAS) are a diverse universe of chemistries that enable a range of products in various sectors including consumer goods and juvenile products. Although PFAS are widely used and have many important applications, each chemistry has unique properties. 

• Learn about the responsible production, use, and management of PFAS and how PFAS are used in key products;
• Find out about trends in PFAS regulation, current bills and existing legislation at the state and federal level; and
• Understand why a "one size fits all" approach to regulating PFAS can be overly broad and have unintended consequences.

Speakers:

Andy Hackman is a registered federal lobbyist who has testified before the U.S. Senate and has lobbied in over 25 state capitals. He previously served as vice president of government affairs for the Toy Industry Association (now the Toy Association), where he oversaw its advocacy programs at both the state and federal levels. Andy also has directed the national government affairs program of the Consumer Specialty Products Association (now the Household Consumer Products Association). 

Andy holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs from Indiana University's School of Public and Environmental Affairs and a Master of Business Administration from George Washington University.

Robert Simon serves as Vice President of the American Chemistry Council's (ACC) Chemical Products and Technology Divisions (CPTD) and is a member of the ACC senior management team. Mr. Simon is responsible for managing ACC's more than 100 self-funded chemical product and sectors groups. These groups are the foundation of the business of chemistry and are focused on research, health, environment and safety performance, advocacy, public outreach and education on specific chemicals and technologies. CPTD provides strategic counsel, technical consulting, advocacy, and management services for manufacturers and downstream users. 

He has had a variety of roles during his time at ACC including responsibility for state, federal and international legislative and regulatory advocacy on environmental, health, safety, and energy issues. Mr. Simon also serves as the Executive Director for ACC's Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives. 

Previously, Mr. Simon worked at Caterpillar USA and its national trade group, the Industrial Truck Association, with responsibilities for state, federal, and international government affairs and marketing. 

Mr. Simon holds degrees in political science and economics from Boston College and Sophia University in Japan, as well as an International MBA from Georgetown University.