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Navigating New Waters: Getting Ahead of Extended Producer Responsibility Laws

Packaging-related EPR laws are rapidly creating complex compliance obligations across multiple states; companies should act to avoid unexpected fees, increased costs and competitive disadvantages....more

PFAS, HFCs and Related Chemicals in the Data Center Industry

Data centers use various chemicals that have recently been the focus of regulatory efforts at the federal and state level. The historic or future use of these chemicals may create liabilities, obligations, or new costs for...more

White House Directs Modernization of NEPA Permitting to Accelerate Environmental Reviews

The Trump administration’s directive instructs the Council on Environmental Quality to implement technological reforms and establish a unified federal system to conduct environmental reviews and evaluate permits....more

The Latest on PFAS: What Policyholders Need to Know Now

We have previously written on the evolving risks associated with PFAS—also known as “forever chemicals”—and their implications for policyholders navigating environmental liabilities involving both PFAS and PFAS-related...more

Congressional Allocation Signifies EPA Intent to Maintain the One-Time PFAS Reporting Rule Under TSCA Section 8(a)(7)

Recently, Congress allocated approximately $17 million in EPA’s fiscal year 2025 budget to modernize outdated technical systems and accelerate chemical reviews which may help resolve ongoing concerns about the functionality...more

EPA Signals Potential PFAS Policy Pivot Under New Administrator

In March, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin addressed top state environmental officials, highlighting the Agency’s priorities for the year ahead. Without committing the EPA to an official stance, Zeldin reaffirmed his commitment...more

Court Approves 60-Day Stays in Legal Battles over Biden-Era PFAS Regulations amid Administration Shift

In a move that signals potential policy shifts under the new administration, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit granted EPA’s requests for 60-day stays in two high-profile cases challenging...more

EPA Proposed Regulatory Determination Represents a Step in Creating Standards for PFAS

The proposal marks another instance of EPA follow-through on its 2019 PFAS Action Plan. The SDWA requires EPA to make regulatory determinations every five years based on whether chemicals in public water systems pose a...more

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