The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has officially extended key compliance deadlines for air toxics standards affecting steel-sector coke oven operations, reflecting industry concerns about the feasibility of...more
7/16/2025
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Steel Industry ,
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On May 12, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a pivotal decision addressing the timing of contribution claims under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA),...more
5/23/2025
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As litigation involving per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continues to rise, manufacturers of PFAS-containing products face significant legal and financial risks. Plaintiffs, including individuals, communities,...more
2/7/2025
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Toxic Exposure ,
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
On December 9, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a landmark rule banning trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PERC), two widely used industrial solvents associated with significant health...more
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often dubbed “forever chemicals,” are increasingly scrutinized for their environmental persistence and possible health risks. Businesses that manufacture, use, or dispose of PFAS...more
7/5/2024
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Training
On April 17, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule designating perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), and their salts and structural isomers as hazardous...more
On April 30, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the final methylene chloride rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), establishing prohibitions and workplace protections for methylene...more
On April 17, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Pre-Publication Notice that it was submitting a final rule (Rule) for publication in the Federal Register, designating perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)...more
On April 10, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The NPDWR established legally enforceable levels,...more
On October 11, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule to require reporting under Section 8(a)(7) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances...more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized Test Methods 1633 and 1621, environmental sampling methods for analyzing up to 40 target per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in soil, groundwater, and other...more
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposition to add nine per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the list of hazardous wastes under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act...more
The case of Hardwick v. 3M, a per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) class action lawsuit filed in Ohio, has been marked as one of the most significant legal cases in recent history. The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals...more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is rolling out a robust enforcement program aimed at wastewater treatment plants and other wastewater operations for potential contamination based on Section 301 of the Clean Water Act...more
7/13/2023
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Waste Treatment Facilities ,
Wastewater
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently finalized the addition of nine per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting program. This change came ahead of the...more
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of man-made chemicals used in various industries, such as food packaging, cosmetics, and household products. More than 10,000 chemical substances can be classified as...more
6/29/2023
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Toxic Chemicals ,
Wastewater
On June 13, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its Spring 2023 Unified Agenda, which pushes back the estimated publication of a final rule designating certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)...more
On May 31, 2023, the EPA provided notice of a proposed consent decree in the case, California Communities Against Toxics (CCAT), et al. v. Regan, No. 1:22-cv-03724 (DDC), which revolves around the issue of ethylene oxide...more
The food and beverage industry faces a growing concern regarding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of synthetic chemicals that studies have shown may demonstrate adverse effects to health and the...more
4/13/2023
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Clean Water Act ,
Contamination ,
Dairy Farmers ,
Food Safety ,
Food Supply ,
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Risk Management ,
Toxic Chemicals ,
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are dominating the environmental health news cycles based on numerous studies which demonstrate their potential risks. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is...more
4/11/2023
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Risk Management ,
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Toxic Chemicals ,
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
On March 14, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the first national drinking water standard for so-called “forever chemicals” including PFAS. The unprecedented move by EPA is likely to create an...more