The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued the first-ever national, legally enforceable drinking-water standards for six PFAS, or “forever chemicals.” Our Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources Group unpacks what impacted industries need to know about the new regulations. April 18, 2024
Greg Christianson is moderating a panel on “The Future of Remedying the Past: PFAS and ‘Emerging’ Superfund Implications.” He will discuss how the potential designation of certain PFAS as hazardous substances is already affecting active site cleanups, how the designation might lead to site reopeners, and how these challenges to remediation and redevelopment demand thoughtful…
Sam Jockel is quoted on the FDA’s announcement that PFAS-containing grease-proofing substances are no longer being sold in the United States. March 15, 2024 | Law360 article
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) had a policy of treating “emerging contaminants” including PFAS as falling within the definition of “hazardous substances” under a state law pertaining to spills, without specifying which emerging contaminants or levels could trigger the spills law. The DNR’s policy was struck down by a Wisconsin state appeals court,…
This article discusses proposed rules that expand the number of chemicals subject to consideration by regulated industries undergoing RCRA corrective action – and give RCRA corrective action authority to address emerging contaminants such as PFAS. February 29, 2024 | Law360