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 […]
IDEM 2020 Screening Levels Update
Polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) continue to make waves, this time in the Hoosier State as the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (“IDEM”) announced at the beginning of March that three PFAS compounds are now listed in its annual “Screening Level” update. “With it’s annual updates, IDEM does a good job of keeping its screening levels refreshed […]
New EPA Interim Recommendations Addressing Groundwater Contamination Issued
The Environmental Protection Agency is taking steps toward addressing groundwater contamination concerns by making interim recommendations designed to provide clear and consistent guidance. This new action is specifically designed to address groundwater contaminated with PFOA and PFOS for federal cleanup sites that are being evaluated under federal programs including the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and […]
