Rick Kubler

Apr 23, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Blaine Bengtson |Allyson Cunningham |Rick Kubler

On April 19, 2024, EPA issued its long-awaited Final Rule officially listing two key per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or so-called “forever chemicals,” as “hazardous substances” under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA, also known as Superfund). The Final Rule designates the two most studied PFAS – perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) – as hazardous substances.

Apr 23, 2024 | lathropgpm.com | Rick Kubler |Blaine Bengtson |Allyson Cunningham |Adunni Gueye

Following EPAs designation of two PFAS or so-called, "forever chemicals" as "hazardous substances" under CERCLA, Lathrop GPM Partner Rick Kubler spoke with Law360 about the immediate effects of the ruling and other important takeaways to be considered.

Apr 17, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Blaine Bengtson |Rick Kubler |Jessica Rosell

On April 12, 2024, two days after EPA issued a final rule setting standards for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in public drinking water, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) concluded its review of EPA’s final rule designating certain PFAS, or so-called “forever chemicals,” as “hazardous substances” under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).

Apr 12, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Blaire Bengston |Allyson Cunningham |Rick Kubler

On April 10, in a move that is almost certain to result in legal challenges from states, utilities, and other entities charged with its implementation, EPA released its much-anticipated Final Rule limiting concentrations of certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or so-called “forever chemicals,” in public drinking water.

Apr 2, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Allyson Cunningham |Rick Kubler |Blaire Bengston

On March 27, 2024, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) concluded its review of EPA’s final rule establishing a national drinking water regulation to limit concentrations of certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or “forever chemicals,” in drinking water. When issued, this rule will be the first time the federal government has set enforceable standards for any PFAS in drinking water. OMB reviews final rules before they are published to the public.