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EPA Bans TCE (sort of). Is the "New" TSCA Working?

Last week, EPA released two final rules under TSCA. The first rule bans all uses of trichloroethylene (TCE). The ban is subject to several temporary exemptions for certain uses under § 6(g) of TSCA. The second rule bans...more

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Contaminant Compass: November 2024 Edition

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“Contaminants Compass” 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 new...more

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Contaminant Compass: October 2024 Edition

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“Contaminants Compass” 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

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New Hampshire PFAS Bill Signed into Law

On August 2nd, Governor Chris Sununu of New Hampshire signed into law House Bill 1649, which bans the sale of certain products with intentionally added PFAS effective January 1, 2027. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances...more

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Contaminants Compass: May 2024 Edition

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“Contaminants Compass” is a monthly newsletter that provides real-time updates, legal observations and actionable tips to navigate the constantly evolving legal challenges of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This...more

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How to File a Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Claim

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Military veterans, civilian workers, and their family members who lived on or worked at Camp Lejeune during the period August 1953 to December 1987 are at increased risk of illness from water contamination on the base and may...more

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Delaware Sues Chemical Companies for Contamination from “Forever Chemicals” in Fire-Fighting Foams

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Delaware Attorney General Kathleen Jennings filed a lawsuit in late October against 14 defendant chemical companies for manufacturing and sale of fire-fighting foams that contained PFAS, known as “forever chemicals,” used...more

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Tennessee AG Sues More Than 20 PFAS Manufacturers

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Tennessee AG Jonathan Skrmetti is suing more than 20 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) manufacturers, including 3M and DuPont, seeking injunctive and monetary relief under the state’s public nuisance and uniform...more

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Illinois Pollution Control Board Poised to Adopt Regulations Establishing PFAS Groundwater Standards

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The Illinois Pollution Control Board is currently considering proposed amendments to the Illinois Part 620 groundwater regulations that would establish the first enforceable PFAS standards under Illinois law. The rulemaking...more

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PFAS Lawsuits Illustrate Impact of Plaintiffs' Legal Theories

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A recent case filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia serves as an illustration of the significant impact plaintiffs' legal theories will have on those targeted as a source or potential...more

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State Water Board Issues Notification and Response Levels for PFBS in Drinking Water; DTSC to Finalize Carpets and Rugs with PFAS...

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There has been no shortage of recent regulatory developments concerning per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in California, which are especially relevant to drinking water systems and the consumer product community. ...more

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Chemical Manufacturers Sued Over Forever Chemicals Contamination

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A growing number of lawsuits and regulations are targeting PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and the companies manufacturing these chemicals....more

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State Water Board Imposes Stricter Response Levels for PFOA and PFOS

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On February 6, 2020, the California State Water Resources Control Board lowered the response levels (RLs) for perflourooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), two of the most common compounds in the...more

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PFAS Are Here: First Round of Results Show PFAS in California Drinking Water Supply Wells

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Results from the first phase of sampling drinking water supply wells for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were recently published by the California State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) and show...more

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PFAS: A New Source For Regulatory Concern

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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) are synthetic chemicals used in a number of industrial processes and in the manufacturing of certain consumer goods because of their fire resistance and because they repel oil,...more

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