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 Briefing Continues in Chemours’s Challenge to EPA’s GenX Health Advisory LevelEPA Receives Extensive Comments on its Proposed PFAS MCLs
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 MCLsPFAS State Survey – Standards and Guidance Values for PFAS in Groundwater, Drinking Water and Surface Water
Note: This is a graphical representation of an Interstate Technology Regulatory Council (“ITRC”) Guidance Document as of March 2023.
These values are changing rapidly. The ITRC intends to update this
EPA Requests Comments on Whether to Add More PFAS as “Hazardous Substances” under CERCLA
On April 13, 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) published an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“ANPRM”) in the Federal Register that requested comments on whether EPA
Continue Reading EPA Requests Comments on Whether to Add More PFAS as “Hazardous Substances” under CERCLAState and Federal PFAS Litigation – 2019 to Q1 2023
PFAS-related litigation continues to climb and to diversify as to claims and parties. See the attached graphics, updated through the first quarter of 2023. We will continue to update these
Continue Reading State and Federal PFAS Litigation – 2019 to Q1 2023Delaware Resolution Requests Disposal Plan and Inventory of Aqueous Film Forming Foam Across the State
Last month, the Delaware House of Representatives and Senate passed Concurrent Resolution No. 20 (the “Resolution”) related to aqueous film forming foam (AFFF). While concurrent resolutions lack the force and
Continue Reading Delaware Resolution Requests Disposal Plan and Inventory of Aqueous Film Forming Foam Across the StateEPA Proposes Maximum Contaminant Levels for Six PFAS Compounds
On March 14, 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for six PFAS. The public comment period will be open
Continue Reading EPA Proposes Maximum Contaminant Levels for Six PFAS CompoundsCourt of Appeals Dismisses Challenge to EPA’s Interim HALs for PFOA and PFOS
On January 23, 2023, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit granted EPA’s motion to dismiss a petition filed by the American
Continue Reading Court of Appeals Dismisses Challenge to EPA’s Interim HALs for PFOA and PFOSEPA Announces $75 Million to Pennsylvania to Address PFAS/Emerging Contaminants and Proposed PFOA and PFOS Drinking Water Standards Expected in Weeks
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
Continue Reading EPA Announces $75 Million to Pennsylvania to Address PFAS/Emerging Contaminants and Proposed PFOA and PFOS Drinking Water Standards Expected in WeeksNew Hampshire to Receive $2.1 Million to Address PFAS and Other Emerging Contaminants
On February 24, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it was providing $23,186,000 to New Hampshire for clean water infrastructure upgrades. Approximately half of the funding will
Continue Reading New Hampshire to Receive $2.1 Million to Address PFAS and Other Emerging Contaminants