John Kindschuh

1 week ago | jdsupra.com | Merrit Jones |John Kindschuh |Thomas Lee

On April 8, 2025, the Governor of New Mexico, Lujan Grisham, signed HB 212 prohibiting certain PFAS substances in various consumer products. This bill (now enacted into law) establishes on specific product categories beginning on January 1, 2027, and January 1, 2028. Notably, on January 1, 2032, New Mexico prohibits a manufacturer from selling or distributing any consumer product containing intentionally added PFAS substances.

2 weeks ago | mondaq.com | Thomas Lee |Merrit Jones |John Kindschuh

SummaryIf HB 212 is signed by GovernorLujan Grisham, New Mexico would become only the third state toenact a ban on intentionally added PFAS in all categories ofconsumer products. However, in an important departure from similarlaws in Maine and Minnesota, New Mexico hasexempted fluoropolymer PFAS (including compounds like PTFE) fromthe ban. January 1, 20271.

2 weeks ago | jdsupra.com | Merrit Jones |John Kindschuh |Thomas Lee

If HB 212 is signed by Governor Lujan Grisham, New Mexico would become only the third state to enact a ban on intentionally added PFAS in all categories of consumer products. However, in an important departure from similar laws in Maine and Minnesota, New Mexico has exempted fluoropolymer PFAS (including compounds like PTFE) from the ban. Specific Restrictions1.

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.

1 month ago | jdsupra.com | Nora Faris |John Kindschuh |Thomas Lee

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) has extended the public comment period for the Draft Sewage Sludge Risk Assessment for Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) (“Draft Risk Assessment”) until April 16, 2025. EPA’s 30-day extension, among other things, provides an opportunity for interested parties to “thoroughly review and analyze” the Draft Risk Assessment.