Jason Oland Named Executive Vice President of The ELAM Group

The ELAM Group President and CEO James Hogan is proud to announce that Jason Oland, who has served as environmental manager since 2016, has been named the company’s Executive Vice President. In this role, Jason will be responsible for the proper execution, timeliness, and overall quality of all client-related projects. As part of The ELAM […]

The PFAS Collision Course with Environmental Due Diligence

There are several U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) items currently running on parallel tracks. One is the new ASTM E1527-21 Standard and how that figures into All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI). The other is the consideration of certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as hazardous substances. The question weighing heavily on the minds of many involved […]

EPA Moves to Designate Two PFAS as Forever Chemicals—Fueling Demand for Quicker Clean-up

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In its latest effort to address per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has moved to designate two “forever chemicals” as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), or Superfund law. The proposed rule applies to perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), clearing the way for […]