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PFAS Comments By Michael Regan Show EPA’s Clear Intent
EPA Administrator Michael Regan visited New Hampshire earlier this week, accompanied by state representatives, to witness firsthand the efforts of the Merrimack Valley region to resolve PFAS water contamination issues. During his visit, Administrator Regan gave an...
EPA PFAS Testing Method & The Media
On September 29, 2021, the EPA released its validated methodology for detection of 28 PFAS compounds in "oily matrices, such as pesticide products formulated in oil, petroleum distillates, or mineral oils." In the announcement for the EPA PFAS testing method, the EPA...
California PFAS Actions Will Lead To Millions In Business Costs
Last week, California's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) announced that it will hold its annual meeting of the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee (DARTIC), which will be held virtually on December 14, 2021. The...
PFAS Legislative Developments (September 2021)
September 2021 PFAS Legislative Developments September Legislation Tracking (September 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021)Current Trends in Legislation – September 2021PFAS Monitoring and PFAS Task Force Federal Level Key point addressed: Reporting and testing related to...
PFAS Legislative Developments (August 2021)
August 2021 PFAS Legislative Developments August Legislation Tracking (August 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021)Current Trends in Legislation – August 2021Military Reporting and Remediation Federal Level Key point addressed: Reporting and testing of PFAS on military...
PFAS Water Regulations In California Closer To Becoming Reality
On September 28, 2021, the state of California (through the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment) held a virtual workshop for proposed Public Health Goals (PHGs) for two types of PFAS - PFOA and PFOS. The release of proposed PHGs is extremely significant...
PFAS Legislative Developments (July 2021)
July 2021 PFAS Legislative Developments July Legislation Tracking (July 1, 2021 – July 31, 2021)Current Trends in Legislation – July 2021Military Reporting and Remediation Federal Level Key point addressed: Reporting and testing of PFAS on military installations....
PFAS Soil Standards Closer To Being Set In Pennsylvania
On September 23, 2021, Pennsylvania took another step towards enacting PFAS soil standards for cleanup processes in the state. It is important to note that the proposed soil concentrations would not create liability standards, at least not explicitly. Instead, the...
PFAS Wastewater Discharge Regulations Take Step Forward
On September 14, 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Preliminary Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15, which it is required to publish biennially under the Clean Water Act (CWA) for new effluent limitations guidelines. Plan 15 announces...
PFAS Georgia Rulings Open Door To Downstream Liabilities
In June 2021, we detailed various PFAS lawsuits in Georgia stemming from alleged drinking water pollution from the carpet manufacturing industry based in Dalton, Georgia (the "carpet capital of the world"). The lawsuits allege that the numerous carpet manufacturers in...
Ryan Landis To Speak On Prop 65 Acrylamide Issues
Please join Attorney Ryan Landis on Monday, September 27, 2021 from 11:20 am - 12:20 pm PST, as he speaks at the prestigious Prop. 65 Conference, which will be held virtually this year. Attorney Landis's topic, Regulatory And Legal Updates Concerning Acrylamide In...
Join John Gardella For His Live PFAS Webinar
Join Attorney John Gardella for his virtual education webinar through Lorman Education Services on September 29, 2021 from 1pm - 2pm ET. Attorney Gardella's session, "PFAS: Regulation Updates and Minimizing Compliance and Litigation Risks", will help attendees...