U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) has designated PFOA and PFOS as "Hazardous Substances" under CERCLA, marking the agency's first use of Section 102(a) authority and signaling potential widespread industry impact...more
4/29/2024
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EPA has announced proposed national drinking water standards for six PFAS compounds, including PFOA and PFOS.
The regulation would create enforceable Maximum Contaminant Levels for these PFAS, and states would be required...more
3/20/2023
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