PFAS

CERCLA PFAS Scope Broadening Passes OMB

CERCLA PFAS Scope Broadening Passes OMB

We previously reported on the EPA‘s long-anticipated proposed rule to designate PFOA and PFOS as “hazardous substances” under CERCLA. The public comment period for the CERCLA PFAS proposed rule closed on November 7, 2022, and the EPA is now undertaking a review of the...

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PFAS Drinking Water Standards: Now What?

PFAS Drinking Water Standards: Now What?

For a few years, we have written about the EPA's efforts to enact enforceable drinking water levels at the federal level for PFAS. It was clear long ago that the EPA's PFAS drinking water standards would include at least PFOA and PFOS, with a likelihood of at least a...

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PFAS Legislative Developments (February 2023)

PFAS Legislative Developments (February 2023)

February 2023 PFAS Legislative Developments February Legislation Tracking (Feb 1, 2023 – Feb 28, 2023)Current Trends in Legislation – February 2023   No Federal Bills Introduced in January Federal Level Key point addressed: N/A. Water Quality States Involved: IL,...

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Consumer Fraud PFAS Cases Continue To Rise

Consumer Fraud PFAS Cases Continue To Rise

We previously wrote about two consumer fraud PFAS class action lawsuits filed in New York - one for a mouthwash product and the other for a sports energy drink. Now, in the last few weeks, two new lawsuits for different products types have been filed that allege...

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