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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently terminated over $15 million in grants for research aimed to reduce potential exposure to “forever chemicals,”, i.e., per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), from food to...more
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
The Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) MDL has taken a significant step forward with the introduction of a new case management program intended to streamline the complex process of product identification. The program’s...more
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a group of thousands of chemicals manufactured since the 1940s for use in consumer products and industrial processes. This article presents an overview of the PFAS phenomenon. ...more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday banned two solvents found in everyday products that can cause cancer and other serious diseases. It was a move long sought by environmental and health advocates, even...more
Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances ("PFAS") represent major exposures to insurers and their policyholders. Thousands of lawsuits are pending nationwide, and numerous large settlements have already been reached. Insurers are...more
In the latest edition of the PFAS Primer Quarterly Update, our roundup of regulatory, litigation, and scientific actions involving PFAS, the EPA delays PFAS reporting, a compostable case won’t degrade, and Illinois keeps an...more
In recent years, PFAS — or “forever chemicals” — have emerged as a major topic of concern for landowners, business owners and environmental and real estate professionals as regulators focus more attention on the management...more
On September 30, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requested public comment on the manufacture of certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA),...more
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of nearly 15,000 chemicals with heat, grease, oil, water, and stain resistant properties. They may be found in consumer products like food packaging, non-stick...more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently established a one-time per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) reporting rule pursuant to the federal Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)....more
In the latest edition of the PFAS Primer Quarterly Update, our roundup of regulatory, litigation, and scientific actions involving PFAS, the EPA announces drinking-water regulations, states continue to fight firefighting...more
The U.S. Supreme Court today upended a 40-year-old decision that made it easier for the federal government to regulate the environment, public health, workplace safety, and consumer protections, delivering a far-reaching and...more
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are at the top of every environmental regulator’s list in 2024 and already this year the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken key steps toward regulating...more
Announcing PFAS Drinking Water Standard, Moves to Designate PFAS as Hazardous Substance Under CERCLA -...more
It has been a busy month for federal developments concerning per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”). On April 19, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) made headlines again, announcing the prepublication...more
The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) has been regulating new and existing chemicals for almost 50 years. Under the TSCA, the EPA was given broad authority to track the thousands of existing commercial chemicals and...more
This is Part II of a three part series. Check out Part I, where our attorneys explain what PFAS is, and stay tuned for Part III, where our attorneys delve further into certain state regulations on PFAS....more
PART II - As detailed in Part 1 of this eAlert, on April 19, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its final rule designating perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS),...more
On April 19, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule that will designate perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), and their salts and structural isomers as...more
On April 19, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a pre-publication notice regarding its designation of two per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (“PFAS”) compounds, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)...more
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted final rules that affect businesses that manufactured or used PFAS substances and establish maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for drinking water....more
On April 19, 2024, EPA announced its highly anticipated final rule designating two polyfluoroalkyl substances ("PFAS")—perfluorooctanoic acid ("PFOA") and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid ("PFOS")—as "hazardous substances" under...more
On April 19, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its final rule designating perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), two of the most common and well-known per- and...more
On Friday, April 19, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a pre-publication version of its Final Rule (the Rule) designating two widely used per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) –...more