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PFAS
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International Trade Law
Importers of Equipment, Machinery and Electronics Beware: You’re Probably Subject to EPA’s New PFAS Regulation
By Amy Symonds
On September 28, 2023, EPA released a long-anticipated final rule aimed at gathering information on products in commerce that contain PFAS chemicals. As defined in the regulation, the term “PFAS”…
PFAS and Emerging Contaminants
Consumer Product Safety Commission Seeks Insights About PFAS in Consumer Products
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently released a Request for Information (RFI) to gather information from all stakeholders to better understand the potential presence and uses of per- and…
PFAS and Emerging Contaminants
Update on U.S. EPA’s Proposed Rule to Designate PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances Under CERCLA
By Aaron Mapes, Robert J. Schena
We have been closely monitoring the progress of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) proposed rule to designate perfluorooctanic acid (“PFOA”) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (“PFOS”), two per- and…
Folkman Law Offices Blog
Legal Assistance for PFAS & Forever Chemicals Contamination Victims in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Folkman Law Offices officially provides legal representation for PFAS and forever chemical-related cases In Pennsylvania, DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva have settled litigation brought against them in multidistrict litigation. The settlement…
Environmental Law & Policy Monitor
Michigan AG Brings PFAS Lawsuit Against the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority
By Troutman Pepper Locke State Attorneys General Team
Michigan Attorney General (AG) Dana Nessel has filed suit against the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority to enforce demands by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy…
Regulatory Oversight
Michigan AG Brings PFAS Lawsuit Against the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority
By Troutman Pepper Locke State Attorneys General Team
Michigan Attorney General (AG) Dana Nessel has filed suit against the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority to enforce demands by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy…
E2 Law Blog
EPA Announces Its Final National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives
By Bernadette M. Rappold, Mary Katherine Andrews
On Aug. 17, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its final, revised National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives (NECIs) for fiscal years 2024-2027, seven months after soliciting public comment…
Taft PFAS Insights
EGLE Sues Grand Rapids Airport Authority Over PFAS Discharge
On Sept. 8, 2023, the Michigan Attorney General’s office filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) against the Gerald R. Ford…
PFAS and Emerging Contaminants
Minnesota Statute Takes a Robust Approach to PFAS Regulation, Including Reporting Requirements for Manufacturers and a Sales Ban
On May 24, 2023, Minnesota’s Governor signed into law a sweeping set of statutory provisions concerning the handling and sale of PFAS-containing products within Minnesota. Among other things, the statute…
Taft PFAS Insights
Additional Drinking Water Settlement Developments Announced by Taft and Lawyers Leading PFAS Litigation Nationwide
By Taft Law
The coalition of law firms, including Taft, working together to lead litigation and secure settlements on behalf of those harmed by PFAS chemical contamination has announced additional significant developments in…