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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#000099'><a href="http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e48jwsoe97988db9&llr=sqk4fkcab">http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e48jwsoe97988db9&llr=sqk4fkcab</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#000099'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1><span class=cc-var>Alternative Strategies for Managing Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Products in Water Resources</span> <o:p></o:p></h1><p><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","sans-serif";color:#494644'>Researchers have known for more than 40 years that pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs), including their byproducts and a variety of hormones and prescription drugs, can end up in our drinking water system. A report co-authored by <a href="http://www.sandw.com/professionals-339.html">Dr. George William Sherk</a>, of counsel to Sullivan & Worcester's Water Resource Development Group, and <a href="http://law.txwes.edu/Faculty/FacultyProfiles/GabrielEckstein/tabid/1459/Default.aspx">Gabriel Eckstein</a>, a professor of law at Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, responds to the question of what can be done to address this situation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","sans-serif";color:#494644'>Join us on October 6 for a lively discussion of their report, "Alternative Strategies for Managing Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Products in Water Resources," followed by a reception. A live webinar is also available for those unable to attend in person; dial-in and web access information will be provided to registrants prior to program.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3>Contact<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span class=cc-var><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","sans-serif";color:#494644'>Sullivan & Worcester LLP</span></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","sans-serif";color:#494644'> <br><span class=cc-var>Have questions?</span> <br><span class=cc-var>swevents@sandw.com</span> <br> <o:p></o:p></span></p><h3>When<span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Medium","sans-serif";color:#1A1A19'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span class=cc-var><b><span style='font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","sans-serif";color:red'>Thursday October 6, 2011 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM EDT</span></b></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","sans-serif";color:#494644'><br><br><span class=cc-var><a href="http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/addtocalendar?oeidk=a07e48jwsoe97988db9" title="Add to my calendar" id=lnkAddToCalendar><b>Add to my calendar</b></a></span> <o:p></o:p></span></p><h3>Where<span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Medium","sans-serif";color:#1A1A19'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span class=cc-var><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","sans-serif";color:#494644'>Sullivan & Worcester LLP</span></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","sans-serif";color:#494644'> <br><span class=cc-var>1666 K Street, NW</span><br><span class=cc-var>Washington, DC 20006</span> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#000099'>*************************************************************************<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#000099'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:115%'><b><span style='color:black'>Powerful Message, Trusted Messengers<br>Health Advocates United for Chemical Policy Reform</span></b><i><span style='color:black'><br>A Webinar for Allies and Interested Groups <br>Hosted by the Health Task Force of Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families (SCHF)<br><br><b>Thursday, October 6, 11am PST/2pm EST – </b></span><b><span style='color:red'>No Charge</span></b><span style='color:black'><br><br></span></i><span style='color:black'>Many of the products we use every day, like plastic food containers, children’s toys, and even clothing, contain toxic chemicals. Mounting scientific evidence links these chemicals to serious disease and disability, including infertility, cancer, and learning and developmental disabilities. In response to these alarming facts and a groundswell of public support, a national coalition has come together to prioritize the health of our communities and pass common-sense limits on toxic chemicals. We know that health advocates are some of the most powerful and trusted messengers for chemical policy reform. <b><u>This webinar will provide an opportunity to hear coalition leaders give an update from Capitol Hill, discuss the importance and power of the health message, and share exciting opportunities for your organization to “plug in” to this campaign. We will also spotlight the work of health advocates from around the country, and create a space where you can share your thoughts, ideas, and questions.</u></b></span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:115%'><b><i>Speakers Include:<o:p></o:p></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:115%'>Nancy Buermeyer, Breast Cancer Fund<span style='color:#1F497D'><br></span>Donna Ferullo, The Autism Society<span style='color:#1F497D'><br></span>Andy Igrejas, Safer Chemicals Healthy Families<span style='color:#1F497D'><br></span>Kimberly Inez McGuire, Reproductive Health Technologies Project<span style='color:#1F497D'><br></span>Mark Mitchell, National Medical Association<span style='color:#1F497D'><br></span>Maureen Swanson, Learning Disabilities Association of America<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><u>RSVP</u>: </i></b>Please email your name and contact information to Maureen Swanson (<a href="mailto:mswanson@ldaamerica.org"><span style='color:windowtext'>mswanson@ldaamerica.org</span></a>) for the call-in number and weblink info.<span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#000099'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#000099'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:navy'>Deborah L. DeBiasi</span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:navy'><br></span><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:navy'>Email: Deborah.DeBiasi@deq.virginia.gov</span></b><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:red'><br></span></i></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:navy'>WEB site address: <a href="http://www.deq.virginia.gov/">www.deq.virginia.gov</a></span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:navy'><br></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:navy'>Virginia Department of Environmental Quality</span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:navy'><br></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:navy'>Office of Water Permit and Compliance Assistance Programs</span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:navy'><br></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:navy'>Industrial Pretreatment/Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) Program</span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:navy'><br></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:navy'>PPCPs, EDCs, and Microconstituents</span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:navy'> <br></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:navy'><a href="http://www.deq.virginia.gov/vpdes/microconstituents.html">www.deq.virginia.gov/vpdes/microconstituents.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:navy'>Mail: P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218</span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:navy'><br></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:navy'>Location: 629 E. Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219</span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:navy'><br></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:navy'>PH: 804-698-4028 FAX: 804-698-4032</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#000099'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>