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PFAS
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Schroeder Ag Law Blog
Dairy Farm PFAS Contamination
A New Mexico dairy farmer has been in the news lately, and it isn’t good news. Art Schaap is dumping 15,000 gallons of milk each day, had to let 40…
Environmental Law Blog
New Jersey Says No to “Forever Chemicals”
By Robert H. Crespi, Patrick T. Mottola
New Jersey continues to lead the country in the effort to regulate so-called “Forever Chemicals,” the family of chemicals known as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) found to be prevalent…
Environmental Law
Emerging Contaminants Update: EPA Releases PFAS Action Plan
By Emily Lamond
The PFAS family of chemicals continues to be in the spotlight on what seems like an almost daily basis. Just earlier today was this article, reporting on at least 55…
Law & The Environment
PFAS Concerns – Real Hazard or Just Outrage?
By Seth Jaffe
Concern about the impacts of Poly- and Perflouroalkyl Substances is extensive and growing. Without seeking to downplay the potential risks from PFAS exposure, I do think that the way we…
Manufacturing Law Blog
EPA Unveils PFAS Action Plan
By Megan Baroni
On Valentine’s Day, EPA showed a little love for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), announcing a sweeping plan to address PFAS contamination and protect public health. PFAS are a group…
Environmental Law Next
U.S. EPA Announces Plan to Regulate PFAS Chemicals
On Thursday, the Trump Administration announced that it will issue a draft regulation by the end of the year placing a limit on two chemicals frequently found in drinking water.…
Energy & Environmental Law Blog
U.S. EPA Issues Comprehensive PFAS Action Plan
By Ryan Elliott
On February 14, 2019, U.S. EPA issued a comprehensive Action Plan for addressing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in environmental media. The Action Plan, which was developed in response to…
E2 Law Blog
EPA Announces “Most Comprehensive Cross-Agency Action Plan for a Chemical of Concern” in History of EPA for PFAS
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced from Region 3 in Philadelphia, what EPA is describing as the most comprehensive cross-agency action plan for a chemical…
Manufacturing Law Blog
2019 Environmental, Health, and Safety Outlook For Manufacturers
By Megan Baroni
This is the last of our three-part series of predictions for 2019. First Matt provided our thoughts and predictions in the labor/employment arena. Last week, Jeff gave our outlook for corporate…
The Nickel Report
PFAS – Let’s Let the Science Catch Up
Because of their widespread environmental presence, persistence and bioaccumulation, the group of substances known as PFAS have been described as a “Perfect Storm” of liability. The number of plaintiff’s suits…