Topic
PFAS
773 published works
Kelley Green Law
New York Joins the Growing List of States with Bans on PFAS in Apparel
By Joseph J. Green, Zachary Lee
Following in California’s footsteps, New York has recently joined a litany of States banning per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) in clothing and apparel. New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the…
PFAS and Emerging Contaminants
EPA Announces $75 Million to Pennsylvania to Address PFAS/Emerging Contaminants and Proposed PFOA and PFOS Drinking Water Standards Expected in Weeks
On February 14, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced $75 million in funding under the Infrastructure Law to go to Pennsylvania to address PFAS and other emerging contaminants…
Hunton Retail Law Resource
Maine Department of Environmental Protection Releases Proposed Rule Implementing the Procedures for Maine’s Reporting Requirements and Prohibitions for Products Containing PFAS
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection recently released a long anticipated proposed rule that would implement the procedures for Maine’s 2021 law requiring manufacturers to submit notifications to DEP for products and product…
Policyholder Pulse
States Show Increased Initiative on PFAS Regulation
By Pillsburys Insurance Recovery Law Team
In North Carolina, California, Wisconsin and Illinois Sue Companies over PFAS “Forever Chemicals Contamination, colleagues Reza Zarghamee, Mark J. Plumer, Jillian Marullo, Rebecca M. Lee and Ashley L. Meredith examine the lawsuits, along with new state…
S&W Environmental, Natural Resources, Oil and Gas Law
EPA Announces $42 Million PFAS Aid to Arizona
By Chris Colyer
by Patrick J. Paul According to EPA’s press release, $5 billion is scheduled for investment over five years to help communities that are on the frontlines of PFAS contamination reduce…
The Daily Intake
Lawsuit Alleges PFAS in Pomegranate Juice
A class-action lawsuit was filed last week against the manufacturer of a pomegranate juice (and its parent company) for falsely advertising the product (POM) as “all natural” and healthful where…
Global Projects View
Regulation of PFAS Could Have Widespread Impacts for New Projects
As we noted in a prior post, linked here, US EPA has proposed to designate two per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and…
The Nickel Report
Announcement: Recent Regulatory Agendas Show Numerous Delayed Awaited Agency Actions on PFAS and TSCA Chemicals
By Gregory R. Wall, Matthew Z. Leopold, Javaneh S. Tarter, Nancy B. Beck, PhD, DABT, Paul T. Nyffeler, PhD
In January 2023, federal agencies released their “Fall 2022” Regulatory Agendas that provide roadmaps for upcoming and long-term regulatory actions on chemicals that could have significant implications for the regulated…
frESH
Key Federal PFAS Regulatory Developments in 2022 and 2023
By Charli Davis
In 2022, US EPA indicated that it would take a more aggressive stance on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). US EPA developed a PFAS Strategic Roadmap for 2021-2024 that sets…
Hunton Retail Law Resource
Do the Products You Sell Contain PFAS?
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have taken center stage. The Biden administration’s regulatory agenda plans numerous revisions to environmental regulations to address this broad class of pervasive substances. While the…