We previously reported that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and two other trade groups are challenging EPA’s designation of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under the federal Comprehensive Environmental
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New Hampshire Adds PFAS to Real Estate Sellers’ Mandatory Notifications
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In a notable move to address growing concerns about contamination related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), New Hampshire recently enacted a law obligating real property owners to notify prospective…
Continue Reading New Hampshire Adds PFAS to Real Estate Sellers’ Mandatory NotificationsFederal Drinking Water Standards for PFAS Will Influence Groundwater Remediation Standards
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As discussed in a previous post, EPA recently issued a final rule establishing drinking water standards, known as maximum contaminant levels (MCLs), for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). …
Continue Reading Federal Drinking Water Standards for PFAS Will Influence Groundwater Remediation StandardsEPA Incorporates Seven New PFAS into the Toxics Release Inventory Reporting List
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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule on May 17, 2024, updating the list of chemicals subject to reporting under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know…
Continue Reading EPA Incorporates Seven New PFAS into the Toxics Release Inventory Reporting ListNew Jersey Finalizes Law Restricting PFAS in Firefighting Foam and Creating Take-Back Program
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Last month, Governor Murphy signed a bill that affects the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) in firefighting foam. The law, approved as P.L.2023, c.243 (Bill A4125 or S2712)…
Continue Reading New Jersey Finalizes Law Restricting PFAS in Firefighting Foam and Creating Take-Back ProgramDuPont Companies to Pay Delaware an Extra $25 Million Under 2021 PFAS Settlement
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A recent DuPont settlement in Ohio triggers additional payments to Delaware under a 2021 agreement. In June 2021, (i) E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, (ii) Corteva, Inc.…
Continue Reading DuPont Companies to Pay Delaware an Extra $25 Million Under 2021 PFAS SettlementEPA Finalizes Rule Removing De Minimis Exemptions, Subjecting Companies to Enhanced PFAS Reporting and Notification Requirements
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We reported earlier this year that the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rule would require stricter (1) reporting of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)…
Continue Reading EPA Finalizes Rule Removing De Minimis Exemptions, Subjecting Companies to Enhanced PFAS Reporting and Notification RequirementsConsumer Product Safety Commission Seeks Insights About PFAS in Consumer Products
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently released a Request for Information (RFI) to gather information from all stakeholders to better understand the potential presence and uses of per- and…
Continue Reading Consumer Product Safety Commission Seeks Insights About PFAS in Consumer ProductsEPA Unveils its First-Round UCMR 5 PFAS Sampling Data
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As previously reported, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its most recent list of unregulated constituents to be monitored by public water systems (PWSs)—the fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring…
Continue Reading EPA Unveils its First-Round UCMR 5 PFAS Sampling DataEPA Proposes to Disqualify PFAS from Low Volume Exemptions and Low Release and Exposure Exemptions under TSCA
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The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) authorizes the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to impose restrictions relating to chemical substances and/or mixtures as well as requirements for reporting, record-keeping…
Continue Reading EPA Proposes to Disqualify PFAS from Low Volume Exemptions and Low Release and Exposure Exemptions under TSCA