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Addressing PFAS continues to challenge local government, water providers, and wastewater providers, particularly in a rapidly changing regulatory environment. Regulatory initiatives will have costly and widespread impacts on...more
“Contaminants Compass” is a monthly newsletter that provides updates, legal observations and actionable tips to navigate the evolving legal challenges of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This edition discusses...more
The United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (“Court”) addressed in a July 23rd Opinion an issue arising out of publication of a health advisory by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”). See Chemours...more
Lara Beaven of Inside PFAS Policy reports that Maine farmers have joined litigation against the Environmental Protection Agency for not yet regulating the presence of PFAS in sewage sludge. The plaintiffs in that litigation...more
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have become a focal point of regulatory scrutiny nationwide due to their persistent environmental presence and potential health risks. For businesses, navigating the evolving...more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized two of the most anticipated environmental regulations related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—known as PFAS—in the past two weeks: listing of PFOA and PFOS as...more
On April 19, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a pre-publication version of the long-awaited final rule designating two per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as “hazardous substances” under the...more
Join Kelley Drye for a seminar on the latest regulatory developments that are likely to usher in expansive new liability for the release and remediation of some of the most widely utilized per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances...more
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) on April 11th issued final Safe Drinking Water Act (“SDWA”) National Primary Drinking Water Standards for six PFAS which include:...more
The new year will be a busy one for federal and state per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) regulations. There are a number of new federal rulemakings, including those under the Comprehensive Environmental...more
PFAS Chemicals: The Bad News, The Worse News, Then Perhaps Some Hope. The story of PFAS chemicals and their effects is disturbing, on many levels. Like so many “helpful” things that turn out to be evil, PFAS chemicals...more
United States Senators Tom Carper (Delaware) and Shelley Moore Capito (West Virginia) released draft per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) legislation for stakeholder comment. Senator Carper and Senator Capito are...more
On March 14, 2023, EPA proposed to regulate certain PFAS under the Safe Drinking Water Act. EPA proposed Maximum Contaminant Level Goals for PFOA and PFOS of zero. It proposed Maximum Contaminant Levels for PFOA and PFOS of...more
Earlier today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the proposed rule for the nation’s very first drinking water standards for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the infamous “forever chemicals”...more
New federal health advisory levels for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances reflect added stringency of PFAS regulation and raise concerns about effective monitoring. The Biden Administration’s EPA continues its push to...more
A few considerations practitioners should keep in mind when dealing with contamination involving per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination. The PFAS Action Act of 2021 passed in the House and was received in...more
If your organization has not already started thinking about PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), there's no time like the present. PFAS refers to a family of man-made, environmentally persistent chemicals (often...more
On January 14, 2021, on the eve of President Biden’s inauguration, EPA issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking, seeking comment on whether PFOA and PFOS should be regulated under the Comprehensive Environmental...more
PFAS continues to be an area of focus for EPA and state agencies, as well as an ever-increasing litigation risk for companies that have manufactured, imported, processed, or otherwise used products including chemicals...more
Welcome to Alston & Bird’s Environmental & Land Use Briefing, a summary of emerging issues and recent developments in environmental and land use law. ...more
EPA Steps into the Mix While States Continue Swift Action in Light of Potential Health Risks - In a prior posting, we noted the proliferation of state legislative and regulatory activity involving Per- and polyfluoroalkyl...more
On February 14, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a comprehensive proposal for further study and regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in a PFAS Action Plan....more
On Thursday, February 14, acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler unveiled the agency’s long-anticipated PFAS Action Plan (Plan). PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are used in firefighting foams and many consumer...more
This past Valentine’s Day, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced EPA’s action plan for regulating per- and polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAs), which are a class of synthetic...more
On February 14, 2019, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its PFAS Action Plan. The Plan identifies immediate and long term actions EPA will take regarding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)....more