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1 month ago | 
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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2 months ago | 
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”).
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
mdpi.com | Erin Brooks |Robert Heinse |Mark Coleman |Madeline Schwarzbach
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May 16, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Erin Brooks |Bryan Keyt |John Kindschuh
On 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.
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May 10, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Erin Brooks |Bryan Keyt |John Kindschuh |Thomas Lee
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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May 6, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Erin Brooks |Bryan Keyt |John Kindschuh
In 2021, Maine passed the most sweeping law related to the regulation of PFAS in consumer products at that time. Subsequently, the law was amended in 2023, and on April 16, 2024, Governor Mills signed L.D. 1537, entitled “An Act to Amend the Laws Relating to the Prevention of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Pollution” which further modifies the scope and requirements of the law.
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Apr 29, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Erin Brooks |Bryan Keyt |John Kindschuh
On April 19, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced that it is designating perfluorooctanoic acid (“PFOA”) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (“PFOS”) as Hazardous Substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (“CERCLA”). As discussed below, this designation will, among other things, affect remediation efforts, notification requirements, and due diligence activities.
