PFAS — perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances — have been on the scene for years now, but we expect to see exponential growth in all things PFAS in 2024....more
This week, we wrap up our forecast of annual trends with a focus on environmental, health, and safety issues that we expect many manufacturers may face this year.
1. ESG Developments...more
1/25/2023
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Climate Change ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Manufacturers ,
Manufacturing Facilities ,
OSHA ,
PFAS ,
Public Health ,
Regulatory Requirements
The State of California has always been a leader in regulating chemical ingredients contained in products sold in the state (think Prop 65), and it has turned its sights towards per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)....more
11/10/2022
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Cosmetics ,
Environmental Policies ,
Fashion Industry ,
Hazardous Substances ,
Manufacturers ,
New Legislation ,
PFAS ,
Public Health ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Retail Market ,
Textiles ,
Toxic Chemicals ,
Toxic Exposure
Earlier this month, EPA set new lifetime health advisories for four per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – in some instances at levels lower than those that can be detected through laboratory testing. The new health...more
6/23/2022
/ Contamination ,
Discharge of Pollutants ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Hazardous Substances ,
Manufacturers ,
New Guidance ,
PFAS ,
Public Health ,
Toxic Chemicals ,
Toxic Exposure
On June 21, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) adopted its COVID19 Healthcare Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). Employers providing health care services will be required to comply with new...more
6/21/2021
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Emergency Management Plans ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Essential Workers ,
Health and Safety ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare Facilities ,
Healthcare Workers ,
Infectious Diseases ,
New Guidance ,
OSHA ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Public Health ,
Workplace Safety
As a part of its ongoing efforts to increase workplace attention on COVID-19, OSHA recently released a new COVID-19 National Emphasis Program (NEP), signaling a commitment to expand its inspection and enforcement efforts to...more
As we previously reported, EPA published a PFAS Action Plan in 2019 designed to enhance and improve data gathering, regulatory development, enforcement, and communication related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)....more
12/4/2020
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Contamination ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Manufacturers ,
NPDES ,
Public Health ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Stormwater Discharge Permits ,
Wastewater ,
Water Quality
Over the summer, EPA published a policy document to enhance cooperation between it and the many state agencies that enforce federal environmental programs. ...more
9/9/2019
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Criminal Prosecution ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Manufacturers ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Policy Statement ,
Public Health ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State and Local Government ,
Trump Administration
On Valentine’s Day, EPA showed a little love for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), announcing a sweeping plan to address PFAS contamination and protect public health. ...more
2/15/2019
/ Drinking Water ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Hazardous Substances ,
National Action Plan ,
Pollution Control ,
Public Health ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Research Reports ,
Toxic Chemicals ,
Water Supplies
Last week, EPA added two sites to the National Priorities List (NPL), a list of sites of national priority for known or threatened releases of hazardous substances, solely for the risks posed by vapor intrusion. ...more
In our 2018 outlook, we told you about the trend towards cooperative federalism—EPA’s plan to “rebalance the power between Washington and the states to create tangible environmental results for the American people.” Early in...more
2/9/2018
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Enforcement Authority ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Environmental Violations ,
Interim Guidance ,
OECA ,
Public Health ,
Regulatory Violations ,
State and Local Government ,
Trump Administration