Battery Webinar Series
Please join Beveridge & Diamond for our 2024 Battery Webinar Series.
B&D's Battery Webinar Series explores the complex and evolving landscape of environmental and supply chain requirements affecting the entire battery lifecycle, from responsible sourcing of raw materials to end-of-life collection and recycling. Batteries have long been essential components in products as diverse as consumer electronics, medical devices, power tools, and industrial equipment. Moreover, as the world transitions towards more sustainable energy production and transportation, batteries have become a critical component in new energy infrastructure and electric vehicles. However, their design, manufacture, distribution, use, and recycling raise a host of legal and environmental issues that require careful consideration.
There is no charge to attend this webinar series, but advance registration is required. This series is intended for in-house counsel, EHS professionals, and business leaders at companies, municipalities, and trade associations. If you would like to request an invitation, or if you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
We will apply for CLE Credit in states requested during registration.
Upcoming Programs
Overcoming Project Development Issues for Lithium Mining and Battery Manufacturing Facilities
December 12, 2024 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET
As the final installment of our 2024 Battery Webinar Series, this webinar will examine critical project development issues facing lithium mining and battery manufacturing facilities in the U.S. The speakers will delve into the complexities of navigating regulatory frameworks such as Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and the Endangered Species Act and how these regulations impact project timelines, costs, and permitting procedures. Theywill share best practices for compliance, strategies for minimizing delays and cost overruns, options for mitigating environmental impacts, and insights into the latest policy developments.
Speakers: Parker Moore, Patrick Redmond, Jonas Reagan
Additional programs to be announced.
Past Programs
Environmental Issues Across the Battery Lifecycle & Basel Convention Developments Impacting Future Circularity
January 23, 2024 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET
This webinar set the stage for the webinar series to follow by providing an overview of the environmental issues at play across the battery lifecycle, with a focus on lithium-ion batteries.
Then, the speakers explored the requirements of the Basel Convention, a global agreement governing the transboundary movement of wastes, as well as evolving legal controls and trade bans on the international movement of waste batteries, electronic wastes, and materials derived from waste batteries, such as “black mass.” Parties to the Convention (191 countries) are considering amendments that could expand the scope of waste batteries covered by the Convention and are preparing technical guidelines on environmentally sound management, with important implications for U.S. access to critical minerals that are derived from waste batteries.
Speakers: Aaron Goldberg and Paul Hagen
Waste Lithium-Ion Batteries: What the RCRA Rules Say, Don’t Say, and How They Might be Fixed
February 27, 2024 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET
This webinar explained how the U.S. hazardous waste regulations under Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and its state counterparts apply to generators, collectors, and recyclers of used lithium-ion batteries, as well as materials resulting from battery recycling, such as black mass. It highlighted key unanswered questions and the potential need for additional guidance or regulatory changes to facilitate the development of a circular economy for the critical minerals that are essential components of the batteries.
Speaker: Aaron Goldberg
Responsible Sourcing and Due Diligence for Batteries and Battery Components
April 30, 2024 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET
This webinar discussed the legal frameworks, regulations, and ethical considerations surrounding the sourcing of materials for batteries. Attendees gained insights into due diligence standards and frameworks, understand mandatory and voluntary disclosures related to materials sourcing, and learned how due diligence can mitigate human rights and environmental impacts, and reduce supply chain risks.
Speaker: Megan Morgan and Claire Schachter
TSCA Compliance, Material Restriction, and OSHA Issues in the Battery Lifecycle
May 9, 2024 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET
This program is a joint offering in B&D's Battery and Occupational Safety & Health Webinar Series.
This webinar explored the critical Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) compliance and material restriction issues that battery manufacturers and importers need to consider in manufacturing their products.
The speakers also discussed guidance by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on whether lithium-ion batteries need a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) under OSHA’s hazard communication standard.
Speakers: Ryan Carra and Mark Duvall
Growing U.S. Extended Producer Responsibility Schemes for Lithium Batteries and Related Products
June 25, 2024 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET
This webinar explored recent U.S. adoption of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws, holding manufacturers accountable for the entire life cycle of lithium batteries and related products. As the demand for these products continues to rise, more states are adopting requirements for the responsible management of li-ion battery waste on battery “producers,” which can include battery manufacturers, brand owners, or in some cases end device manufacturers. The speakers discussed the future of lithium battery EPR regulations as they expand in the United States, and how stakeholders should prepare and respond.
Speakers: Alex Horning and Jeff Clare
Unlocking Federal Funding for Battery Projects
August 13, 2024 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET
As batteries play a critical role in supporting the shift to a more sustainable economy (including the expansion of renewable energy and electric vehicles), the U.S. government is investing in the battery supply chain. During this webinar, the speaker examined federal funding that is available under the Inflation Reduction Act and other programs for projects such as the processing of materials used in batteries, commercial-scale battery processing facilities, retrofitting or retooling existing battery processing facilities, and the manufacturing of advanced battery components and battery recycling, as well as research into battery materials and battery recycling.
Speaker: Eric Christensen
Navigating the Safe Transport of Batteries and Battery Waste: Compliance, Risks, and Best Practices
September 25, 2024 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET
As the demand for lithium-ion batteries continues to surge, understanding the intricacies of their safe and efficient transportation is paramount. This webinar explored the Department of Transportation regulations governing the transportation of lithium batteries and related waste. The speaker highlighted key compliance requirements and potential risks, while providing best practices for impacted companies.
Speaker: Beth Richardson
Understanding the Impact of the EU Battery Regulation on the Battery Value Chain
October 17, 2024 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET
This webinar looked into the complexities of the EU Battery Regulation and its far-reaching implications for the battery value chain. We unpacked the regulatory framework and offered practical tips to help companies navigate the new requirements. We were joined by guest speaker Michael Öttinger, Senior Associate with Produktkanzlei, who provided unique insights on implementation in the EU. In addition, B&D Of Counsel Claire Schachter (Washington, DC) discussed the Regulation’s supply chain due diligence requirements and what companies can do now to prepare to comply.
Speakers: Claire Schachter, Michael Öttinger
