MCTA Events & News

 

Events

MCTA's Annual Swing for Science Golf Tournament

When: September 14, 2023

Location: Highfields Golf & Country Club, 42 McGill Drive, Grafton, MA
Proceeds benefit the Massachusetts State Science and Engineering Fair's Scholarship Fund

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR EVENT

For more information, contact Katherine Robertson at katherine@masscta.org

MCTA Program & Annual Meeting

When: November 15th, 2023

Location: Publick House, 277 Main Street, Sturbridge, Crafts Hall

Format: In Person

Time: Registration: 1:30 pm. Program 2-4:30 pm.

Holiday Reception to follow

News

MCTA Retains Beacon Hill Veteran Robert Rio as Legislative & Regulatory Advisor

Bob Rio is coming to MCTA after spending 26 years at Associated industries of Massachusetts (AIM). While at AIM, he was heavily involved on advocacy efforts on regulations, bills and laws impacting the chemical industry in the Commonwealth. That list includes, but is not limited to, PFAS and Flame Retardants, Climate Change, Air Permitting,  Environmental Justice, Producer Responsibility, TURA and TURA fees. Rio has also established himself as a respected expert on energy-related issues including energy efficiency, gas and electric issues and alternative energy, such as hydrogen and RNG. He has authored and presented hundreds of testimonies and public comments for legislative hearings and regulatory proceedings on these and other topics.

With more than 30 years of experience navigating complex and detailed legislative and regulatory issues, a well-earned reputation with regulators and legislators, and an educational background that encompasses science, engineering, and law degrees, he can support MCTA's advocacy with persuasive complex comments to regulatory agencies (DEP, EOEEA, DOER, DPS), legislative testimony, and the development of overall effective strategy. Rio earned his BA in Biology from Boston University, a MS in Engineering from Northeastern University, and his JD from  Suffolk University Law School 1994.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact MCTA

PO Box 518
Upton, MA 01568

508-572-9113
katherine@masscta.org

MCTA Mission Statement
The Massachusetts Chemistry & Technology Alliance, Inc., (MCTA) keeps members informed of developments on the state and national level that impact the industry; advocates for science-based, cost-effective policies, regulations, and legislation in the Commonwealth; and educates the public on chemistry and science-related issues.

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