Erin Brooks

2 months ago | mondaq.com | Thomas Lee |Erin Brooks |Bryan Keyt |John Kindschuh

SummaryIn the absence of enforceable federal standards for per- andpolyfluoroalkyl substances ("PFAS") in soil, severalstates have started the process of regulating PFAS in soilthemselves. These regulations have implications for due diligence,site investigations, and remediation decisions.

Nov 28, 2024 | mondaq.com | Thomas Lee |Bryan Keyt |Erin Brooks |John Kindschuh

In the absence of federal cleanup standards for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ("PFAS") in groundwater, several states have started the process of regulating PFAS in groundwater themselves. As a result, states have adopted a patchwork of regulations and guidance standards that present significant compliance challenges to impacted industries.

May 16, 2024 | lexology.com | Thomas Lee |Bryan Keyt |Erin Brooks |John Kindschuh

SUMMARYOn May 1, 2024, Colorado governor Jared Polis signed SB-81, a bill entitled the "Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Consumer Protection Act."  As discussed below, this bill expands Colorado’s existing restrictions on the use of intentionally added PFAS in certain consumer product categories, and revamps the state’s approach to intentionally added PFAS in cookware.