EPA Health Advisories Drastically Lowered for PFAS Chemicals
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken another significant step toward addressing emerging contaminants in the nation’s drinking water supply—specifically per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), as the agency prepares to propose new national drinking water regulations for two specific PFAS by next year. On June 15, the EPA issued new, non-binding drinking water health advisories—representing […]
Navigating the Complexity and Cost Risk of EPA’s PFAS Roadmap
The EPA is moving quickly to establish new regulations regarding PFAS; greater regulatory oversight could impact environmental remediation requirements and trigger new liabilities. The clock is ticking to address these environmental issues, with new regulations expected to continuously roll out over the next few years. Learn more with Navigating the Complexities and Cost Risk of […]
EPA Unveils Sweeping New Strategy for Regulating PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces a new initiative aimed at addressing highly toxic chemicals known as polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The plan includes an accelerated timeline for regulating, remediating, and researching two widely-used PFAS compounds, Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS)—designating them as hazardous chemicals under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability […]
EPA Proposes Rule for Global Phasedown of HFCs Starting in 2022
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed its first extensive climate change rule, aimed at phasing down global production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (“HFCs”). The proposed rule was issued as part of the American Innovation and Manufacturing (“AIM”) Act. It affords EPA the authority to set phasedown levels for 18 HFCs over the next […]
