Regulatory Oversight, Toxic Chemicals, State and Local Government

New Mexico Poised to Become Third U.S. State to Prohibit PFAS in Products

Beveridge & Diamond PC on 3/26/2025

In 2021, Maine became the first U.S. state to enact a law imposing reporting requirements and material restrictions on all products containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)....more

PFAS to Drive Environmental Enforcement in 2019

Troutman Pepper Locke on 12/21/2018

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of manmade chemicals that have been used in various manufacturing processes throughout the past century, have made headlines around the country due to emerging...more

Proposition 65: Sign Of The Times—For Employers, What’s New Is Old

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 8/16/2018

Seyfarth Synopsis: As of August 30, 2018, California businesses must provide the public with more information about dangerous chemicals present at the business location. ...more

States Regulating PFAS in Food Packaging: What You Need to Know Now

Troutman Pepper Locke on 4/12/2018

Last month, Washington state enacted a new law, making it the first in the country to ban the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or "PFAS,” in food packaging....more

Vermont Legislative Update 03-30-2018 - An analysis from DRM's Government & Public Affairs Team

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC on 4/2/2018

Senators Berate ANR Secretary over Missed Deadline - Agency of Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore said on Thursday she's learned to put requests in writing after she sought legislative permission to delay promulgation...more

Certified Regulatory Programs Must Comply with CEQA’s Policies and Substantive Standards

Allen Matkins on 12/27/2017

A certified regulatory program, which is exempt from some of CEQA’s requirements, must still comply with CEQA’s core policies and standards, which include considering feasible alternatives and cumulative impacts and...more