As part of the PFAS Strategic Science Vision for the U.S. Geological Survey (“USGS”) and consistent with the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, which identified activities related
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EPA Receives Extensive Comments on its Proposed PFAS MCLs
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On May 30, 2023, the comment period closed on EPA’s proposed maximum contaminant levels (“MCLs”) for six PFAS at which time EPA had received 97,793 comments. Under the proposed…
Continue Reading EPA Receives Extensive Comments on its Proposed PFAS MCLsEPA Announces $75 Million to Pennsylvania to Address PFAS/Emerging Contaminants and Proposed PFOA and PFOS Drinking Water Standards Expected in Weeks
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On February 14, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced $75 million in funding under the Infrastructure Law to go to Pennsylvania to address PFAS and other emerging contaminants…
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As previously reported, The Chemours Company FC, LLC (“Chemours”) filed a Petition for Review with the Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals challenging the United States Environmental Protection Agency…
Continue Reading EPA’s Motion to Dismiss Chemours’ Challenge of the GenX HAL DeniedCity of Philadelphia Joins the Fray in Suit Against PFAS Manufacturers
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On November 4, 2022, the City of Philadelphia filed suit against companies it alleges manufactured or distributed PFAS-containing AFFF and/or other PFAS Products. The City asserts claims in its capacity…
Continue Reading City of Philadelphia Joins the Fray in Suit Against PFAS ManufacturersEPA Files Motion to Dismiss ACC Petition for Review of PFOA and PFOS HALs and Reports Proposed MCLs are Expected in 2022
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On September 15, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) filed a motion to dismiss the American Chemistry Council (“ACC”)’s petition for review challenging EPA’s interim Lifetime Health Advisory Levels…
Continue Reading EPA Files Motion to Dismiss ACC Petition for Review of PFOA and PFOS HALs and Reports Proposed MCLs are Expected in 2022Chemours Appeals EPA’s GenX Health Advisory Level
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On July 13, 2022, The Chemours Company FC, LLC (“Chemours”) filed a Petition for Review with the Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals challenging the United States Environmental Protection Agency…
Continue Reading Chemours Appeals EPA’s GenX Health Advisory LevelUnder the SEC Proposed Rule on Climate Disclosures, PFCs are Perfluorocarbons, not Perfluorinated Chemicals
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s much-anticipated and ground-breaking proposed rule for the disclosure of climate-related risks, “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors” (the “Proposed Rule”) was…
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$10 Billion Allocated to Addressing PFAS Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
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The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“Infrastructure Act”) signed by President Biden on November 15, 2021 provides for $10 billion in funding to address PFAS contamination, nationwide. In…
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California Proposes Public Health Goals for PFOA and PFOS
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On July 22, 2021 the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (“OEHHA”) released a Draft Technical Support Document proposing a public health goal (“PHG”) of 0.007 parts per trillion…
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