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James G. Votaw
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James G. Votaw

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1001 G Street NW, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001

Biotechnology, Californias Proposition 65, Cannabis, Hemp, and Cannabinoids (CBD) and 19 more

About James G. Votaw

James Votaw has an extensive practice focusing on environmental and health and safety regulation. Within that arena, he concentrates on the regulation of conventional and nanoscale chemicals, pesticides, consumer and industrial products, and industrial processes and wastes.

James obtains pre-market product approvals and exemptions for his clients, including the first U.S. approval of a nanoscale pesticide. He negotiates testing orders, defends enforcement actions, advises on restrictions and disclosures associated with the chemical content of products, counsels on release and other environmental reporting, and supports environmental regulatory and liability aspects of commercial transactions (including, but not limited to regulatory due diligence and private label distribution arrangements). Further, he participates in technical rulemaking proceedings, provides strategic and regulatory compliance counseling within existing and emerging industries, initiates compliance training, conducts internal investigations, performs compliance auditing, offers facility permitting services, and develops product compliance plans and systems.

James represents clients before State and Federal regulatory agencies and federal courts. He has extensive experience in compliance counseling on matters related to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA); the Clean Air (CAA) and Clean Water Acts (CWA); the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA); the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC); California’s Proposition 65; Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH); Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS); and Waste Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE).

James has spent his career in environmental law private practice. His portfolio includes clients from the nanotechnology, chemicals, life sciences, semiconductor, filtration, equipment manufacturing, transportation, retail and consumer product, property development, and trade association industry sectors. Additionally, he has served as external policy advisor to the Massachusetts Interagency Nanotechnology Committee.

James is regularly invited to speak at conferences, is frequently quoted in industry publications, and has authored articles featured in Industry Week, American Bar Association, and Environmental Leader.

Awards

•Chambers USA: Environment - District of Columbia, 2014 - 2020

Insights & In the News

EPA’s New PFAS Rule At-A-Glance

10.20.2023
Publication

EPA Proposes to Bar Manufacturing and Processing of 300 PFAS Assumed to be Out of Commerce

01.30.2023
Publication

EPA Proposes Massive TSCA Fee Increases

11.18.2022
Publication

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Areas of Law

  • Technology and Science 1
    • Biotechnology
  • Transportation
  • Other 20
    • Californias Proposition 65
    • Cannabis, Hemp, and Cannabinoids (CBD)
    • Chemical Control
    • Environmental
    • Health & Safety Compliance Audit
    • Nanotechnology
    • Occupational Safety and Health
    • Pesticides
    • Product Safety
    • Product Stewardship and Sustainability
    • REACH
    • TSCA
    • Chemicals and Plastics
    • Consumer Products and Retail
    • Digital Media, Technology, and Telecommunications
    • Energy, Infrastructure, and Transportation
    • Food & Life Sciences
    • Packaging
    • Tobacco and E-Vapor
    • Trade Associations

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1990, New York
    1992, District of Columbia
    U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
    Memberships

    Memberships

    •American Bar Association
    Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
    Pesticides and Chemicals Committee
    Vice-Chair
    •Environmental Law Institute
    •District of Columbia Bar
    Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Community
    •New York Bar, Environmental & Energy Law Section

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Catholic University of America
    Class of 1989
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Dickinson College
    Class of 1986
    B.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    James G. Votaw was admitted in 1990 to the State of New York.
  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, James G. Votaw is admitted to practice in District of Columbia and New York.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    James G. Votaw is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and United States District Court for the District of Columbia.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Keller and Heckman LLP has 80 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    James G. Votaw attended Catholic University of America.

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