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USEPA Issues Recommended Water Quality Criteria and Benchmarks for Certain PFAS in Surface Water

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On October 7, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (ā€œEPAā€) issued recommended ambient surface water quality criteria and acute saltwater aquatic life benchmarks for PFOA and PFOS, as well as acute...more

Wiley Rein LLP

[Webinar] EPA Risk Evaluations Under TSCA: Three Things Companies Should Know About General Population Risk Evaluation - November...

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Section 6 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires an assessment of unreasonable risk to ā€œpotentially exposed or susceptible subpopulationsā€ (PESS) in high-priority substance risk evaluations. Wiley is partnering...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Biopharma & Medical Device Briefing: PFAS Reporting Requirements; ECHA Substances of Very High Concern List; and MicroRNA...

With the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, staying on top of the latest updates is crucial for companies in biopharma and medical devices. In this briefing, we highlight recent regulatory and legislative developments...more

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State and Federal PFAS Litigation ā€“ 2019 to Q3 2024

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PFAS-related litigation continues to climb and to diversify as to claims and parties. See the attached graphics, updated through the third quarter of 2024. We will continue to update these graphics on a quarterly basis....more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

EPA Proposes to Add 16 PFAS and 15 PFAS Categories to the TRI List of Chemicals

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed on October 8, 2024, to add 16 individual per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and 15 PFAS categories representing more than 100 individual PFAS to the Toxics...more

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EPA Accelerates PFAS Reporting in the Toxic Release Inventory

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In a new proposed rule, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes adding 16 individual per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and 15 categories of PFAS to the list of chemicals subject to reporting in the...more

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Contaminant Compass: October 2024 Edition

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ā€œContaminants Compassā€ is a monthly newsletter that provides updates, legal observations and actionable tips to navigate the evolving legal challenges of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This edition discusses...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

EPA Finalizes National Recommended Aquatic Life Criteria and Benchmarks for Select PFAS

New discharge limits may be coming for certain Clean Water Act (ā€œCWAā€) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (ā€œNPDESā€) permits. In late September, EPA finalized national recommended water quality criteria for two of...more

Pullman & Comley, LLC

Forever Chemicals Present Significant Challenges for Commercial Real Estate

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In recent years, PFAS ā€” or ā€œforever chemicalsā€ ā€” have emerged as a major topic of concern for landowners, business owners and environmental and real estate professionals as regulators focus more attention on the management...more

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EPA Proposes Addition of More PFAS and PFAS Categories to Toxic Release Inventory

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As our blog has reported frequently, the Environmental Protection Agency announced an ambitious national strategy to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Dubbed a ā€œroadmap,ā€ the EPA says it is centered on three...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

EPA Seeks Public Comment on Manufacture of Certain PFAS during Fluorination of HDPE and Other Plastic Containers

On September 30, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requested public comment on the manufacture of certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA),...more

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Federal Court Orders EPA to Regulate Fluoridation of Drinking Water under TSCA

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In a groundbreaking decision, a federal district court has ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate the ā€œunreasonable riskā€ it found to be posed by the fluoridation of drinking water. The order came...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

EPA Accepting Comment on Next Round of Chemicals to Be Considered for Prioritization under TSCA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting comment on the next round of chemicals that it may prioritize for risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). EPA announced the list of 27...more

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EPA Takes Bold Step to Enhance Public Access to PFAS Data

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On October 2, 2024, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a groundbreaking proposal aimed at combating the pervasive threat of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as ā€œforever...more

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EPA Issues Proposed Rule Adding New PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)

On October 1, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to add 16 individual per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as well as 15 PFAS categories, representing over 100 PFAS to the Toxics Release...more

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PFAS: Protecting Your Business From ā€˜Forever Chemicalā€™ Litigation

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Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of nearly 15,000 chemicals with heat, grease, oil, water, and stain resistant properties. They may be found in consumer products like food packaging, non-stick...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

EPA Publishes Final Risk Evaluation for TCEP, a Flame Retardant and Plasticizer

On September 26, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final risk evaluation for Tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP), a flame retardant and plasticizer. 89 Fed. Reg. 78868. EPA states that it...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

EPA Adds 27 Chemicals to Safer Chemical Ingredients List

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on September 30, 2024, that it is updating the Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL) ā€œto enhance transparency in safer chemistry, help consumers and organizations find...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Environmental Law

Fluoridation May Not Be A Commie Plot, But It Does Apparently Present Unreasonable Risks

Sometimes, a blog just has to be written. For those of us of a certain age, Sterling Hayden's speech as Jack D. Ripper in Dr. Strangelove concerning the Communist plot to fluoridate our water is iconic. Well, it turns out...more

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States Push EPA to Classify PFAS as Hazardous Air Pollutants

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Three statesā€”North Carolina, New Mexico and New Jerseyā€”are calling on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as hazardous air pollutants. The states seek to...more

Troutman Pepper

Are Plastics the New PFAS?

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A recent conference led by Connecticut Attorney General (AG) William Tong discussed the alleged problems and potential solutions associated with plastics use and waste. Conference attendees included nearly two dozen...more

Wiley Rein LLP

TSCA 2024 CDR Reporting Deadline Extended -- Confirm Your CBI is Protected

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On September 27, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule extending the submission deadline for the 2024 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) from September 30...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

EPA Releases Draft Risk Evaluation for DINP for Public Comment

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on September 3, 2024, the release of the draft risk evaluation for diisononyl phthalate (DINP) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for public comment. 89 Fed....more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Environment & Energy Insights (September 2024)

Welcome to the September edition of Nutterā€™s Environment & Energy Insights, a monthly update of current trends in environment and energy law. This month we cover ...more

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Clark Hill 2024 Automotive & Manufacturing Industry Review: Environment, Energy & Natural Resources

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The Supreme Courtā€™s repeal of Chevron deference and multiple activities regarding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were among the significant developments for manufacturers during the first half of 2024....more

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