We have been closely monitoring the progress of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) proposed rule to designate perfluorooctanic acid (“PFOA”) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (“PFOS”), two per- and
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EPA Revises Schedule for Anticipated CERCLA PFOA and PFOS Hazardous Substance Designation
By Robert J. Schena on
In September 2022, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) proposed to designate perfluorooctanoic acid (“PFOA”) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (“PFOS”), including their salts and structural isomers, as hazardous substances…
Continue Reading EPA Revises Schedule for Anticipated CERCLA PFOA and PFOS Hazardous Substance DesignationEPA Proposes Designation of PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances under CERCLA
By Robert J. Schena on
On September 6, 2022, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published in the Federal Register its proposal to designate perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), including their salts and structural…
Continue Reading EPA Proposes Designation of PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances under CERCLAOutcome of PFAS Decision Remains Uncertain in the Midst of Stay
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On February 23, 2021, Plaintiffs Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) and Oconomowos dry cleaner sued Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) seeking declaratory relief and an order to…
Continue Reading Outcome of PFAS Decision Remains Uncertain in the Midst of StayComing (Very) Soon to an Environmental Investigation Near You….
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Consistent with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) PFAS Strategic Roadmap, EPA is just weeks away from issuing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to designate PFOA and PFOS as…
Continue Reading Coming (Very) Soon to an Environmental Investigation Near You….