Blaine Bengtson

Apr 23, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Blaine Bengtson |Allyson Cunningham |Rick Kubler

On April 19, 2024, EPA issued its long-awaited Final Rule officially listing two key per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or so-called “forever chemicals,” as “hazardous substances” under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA, also known as Superfund). The Final Rule designates the two most studied PFAS – perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) – as hazardous substances.

Apr 23, 2024 | lathropgpm.com | Rick Kubler |Blaine Bengtson |Allyson Cunningham |Adunni Gueye

Following EPAs designation of two PFAS or so-called, "forever chemicals" as "hazardous substances" under CERCLA, Lathrop GPM Partner Rick Kubler spoke with Law360 about the immediate effects of the ruling and other important takeaways to be considered.

Apr 17, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Blaine Bengtson |Rick Kubler |Jessica Rosell

On April 12, 2024, two days after EPA issued a final rule setting standards for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in public drinking water, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) concluded its review of EPA’s final rule designating certain PFAS, or so-called “forever chemicals,” as “hazardous substances” under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).

Apr 2, 2024 | lathropgpm.com | Jessica Rosell |Allyson Cunningham |Grant A. Harse |Blaine Bengtson

PFAS Considerations for the Agribusienss and Food Markets In an Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City article titled "Digging Deeper - PFAS Considerations for the Ag and Food Markets," Lathrop GPM attorneys, Jessie Rosell and Grant Harse discuss the growing awareness and action around per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or "forever chemicals" and how changes to EPA's and USDA's proposed classifications and guidelines for PFAS can impact a variety of agricultural operations, from...