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2 weeks ago | 
jdsupra.com | Erin Brooks |Bryan Keyt |John Kindschuh
The regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) in drinking water remains one of the primary focuses for legislatures and agencies at both the state and federal levels. In , the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) affirmed Maximum Contaminant Levels (“MCLs”) of 4 parts per trillion (“ppt”) for two PFAS substances, perfluorooctanoic acid (“PFOA”) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (“PFOS”).
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1 month ago | 
jdsupra.com | Erin Brooks |Nora Faris |John Kindschuh
On May 14, 2025, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced that it will rescind the nationwide Maximum Contaminant Levels (“MCLs”) for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) set by the agency in April 2024, with the exception of PFOA and PFOS.
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1 month ago | 
jdsupra.com | Erin Brooks |Nora Faris |John Kindschuh
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) has announced it will again be extending the data submission period for the Toxic Substances Control Act (“TSCA”) Section 8(a)(7) reporting requirement for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”).
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1 month ago | 
jdsupra.com | Erin Brooks |Anna Donald |John Kindschuh
On April 9, 2025, President Trump directed federal agencies to repeal certain categories of regulations in his memorandum entitled Directing the Repeal of Unlawful Regulations (“Memorandum”). In this Memorandum, President Trump lists 10 Supreme Court decisions that the Trump Administration identifies as the basis to repeal certain rules.
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1 month ago | 
jdsupra.com | Erin Brooks |Bryan Keyt |John Kindschuh
On April 28, 2025, EPA Administrator Zeldin issued the Agency’s most comprehensive statement since Trump’s inauguration regarding how EPA plans to address PFAS compounds under a variety of ongoing regulatory programs (“EPA Statement”). The EPA Statement signals a continuation of many of the Biden EPA’s priorities and actions regarding PFAS, also while noting efforts to refine the scope of some of those actions.
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Mar 14, 2025 | 
jdsupra.com | Erin Brooks |Bryan Keyt |John Kindschuh
Since January 20, 2025, the Trump Administration has implemented numerous changes to federal environmental justice (“EJ”) initiatives which are expected to result in reduced permitting and regulatory burdens. While the current administration may continue to make changes to EJ policies on a federal level, it is important to know that many states still have their own EJ policies that remain enforceable.
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Feb 4, 2025 | 
jdsupra.com | Erin Brooks |Bryan Keyt |John Kindschuh
In the absence of enforceable federal standards for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) in soil, several states have started the process of regulating PFAS in soil themselves. These regulations have implications for due diligence, site investigations, and remediation decisions.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Erin Brooks |Bryan Keyt |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.
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Sep 18, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Thomas Lee |Bryan Keyt |Erin Brooks |John Kindschuh
SummaryThe regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) in drinking water remains one of the primary focuses for legislatures and agencies at both the state and federal levels. In April 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued Maximum Contaminant Levels (“MCLs”) and Maximum Concentration Level Goals (“MCLGs”) for certain PFAS, establishing limits as low as 4 parts per trillion (“ppt”).
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Sep 16, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Erin Brooks |Bryan Keyt |John Kindschuh
The regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) in drinking water remains one of the primary focuses for legislatures and agencies at both the state and federal levels. In April 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued Maximum Contaminant Levels (“MCLs”) and Maximum Concentration Level Goals (“MCLGs”) for certain PFAS, establishing limits as low as 4 parts per trillion (“ppt”).
