In their recent alert U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Finalizes National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Certain PFAS Chemicals Jean Mosites and Mackenzie Moyer discuss the finalized National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) Rule and how it is regulating six PFAS substances under the Safe Drinking Water Act by the U.S. EPA. This final rule establishes the first-ever nationally enforceable drinking water standards for PFAS. To read the full alert, click here.
In her recent alert New to Whom? The Fifth Circuit strikes down EPA’s attempt to regulate ongoing uses of PFAS under TSCA’s “significant new use” provision with Joseph Schaeffer, Sloan Wildman discusses an important opinion of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that provides industry with much-needed clarity and predictability of the regulation of PFAS under a new use provision of TSCA. To view the full alert, click here.
Attorney Mackenzie Moyer will serve as panelist for “PFAS Forever Chemicals and Brownfields – What you need to know” during the Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s PA Brownfields Conference on Wednesday, March 25, 2024. Forever chemicals, also known as PFAS, are everywhere. It’s a local issue and a global issue. As the EPA puts forward new regulations, Brownfields are facing new challenges for due diligence and public engagement. This panel will share current PFAS information and how properties in our region are impacted. They will also discuss appropriate steps to take in due diligence, testing, risk assessment, communication of the risks, and the obligation of owners, property developers, and consultants. For more information, click here.
In their recent alert PFAS and RCRA: EPA’s Latest Proposed Rules Significantly Expand Corrective Action Authority Sloane Wildman and Jessica Deyoe explain the impact of the two proposed rules the EPA published to address PFAS substances and other emerging contaminants under the authority of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). To read the full alert, click here.
In her recent alert EPA Adds Nine PFAS Chemicals to the Toxics Release Inventory Reporting List with Matt Wood, Mackenzie Moyer discusses the EPA final rule updating the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) chemical list to add nine more per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The final rule increases the total number of TRI-listed PFAS to 189. To view the full alert, click here.
In her recent interview with Smart Business, Jean Mosites discusses the uncertainties facing businesses as governments work to address the known or suspected impacts of PFAS. To read the full interview, click here.
In her recent podcast interview, Jean Mosites discusses business uncertainties created by federal and state regulations as they push to rid air, water and common consumer products of PFAS. To listen to the podcast, click here.
In her recent alert West Virginia Passes the PFAS Protection Act with Matt Wood, Mackenzie Moyer discusses the PFAS Protection Act signed into law in West Virginia, one of many states developing new laws and regulations related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Click here to view the full alert.