Marina Schwarz

Apr 30, 2024 | mondaq.com | Abbi L. Cohen |Paul LaFata |John M. Ix |Marina Schwarz

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") has designated PFOA and PFOS as "Hazardous Substances" under CERCLA, marking the agency's first use of Section 102(a) authority and signaling potential widespread industry impact due to the chemicals' historical and ongoing use.

Apr 26, 2024 | lexology.com | Paul LaFata |Marina Schwarz |Abbi L. Cohen |John M. Ix

Key TakeawaysU.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) has designated PFOA and PFOS as "Hazardous Substances" under CERCLA, marking the agency's first use of Section 102(a) authority and signaling potential widespread industry impact due to the chemicals' historical and ongoing use.

Oct 25, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Noah Becker |Paul LaFata |Marina Schwarz

Key Takeaways• EPA will classify certain PFAS as hazardous substances under CERCLA. • EPA will use “every enforcement tool” in its PFAS regulation efforts. • Plaintiffs are leveraging EPA’s actions in tort litigation. • State attorneys general continue to file suits related to PFAS.