U.S. EPA Takes 3 Big Steps to Tighten Controls on PFAS Chemicals
In the past few months, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) has done three significant things to tighten controls on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Funding for environmental justice is coming. Will it reach communities most in need?
Michael Regan hardly could have sounded more ardent Tuesday afternoon as he announced that the first $100 million in environmental justice grants made possible by last year’s Inflation Reduction Act will soon become available.
EPA’s Evaluation of Potential Costs of Designating PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances
On September 6, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to designate perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) as hazardous substances under CERCLA.
EPA Releases New PFAS Analytic Tools
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a new interactive webpage, called the “PFAS Analytic Tools,” which provides information about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) across the country.
On New Year’s Eve, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed New York’s “Cumulative Impacts” bill into law, making New York the second state in the nation to require assessment of “cumulative impacts”...
EPA Launches New Environmental Justice Tool
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has created a new environmental justice (EJ) mapping and screening tool called EJScreen in order to better fulfill the Agency’s obligations relating to the protection of public health and the environment.
EPA adds sites in Mississippi, Nebraska to the Superfund National Priorities List
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the addition of two sites to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) where releases of contamination pose significant human health and environmental risks.
3M Will Discontinue Use Of Hazardous PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ By 2025
Manufacturing giant 3M announced plans on Tuesday to stop making products that contain a class of hazardous “forever chemicals” known as PFAS by the end of 2025...
EPA Recognizes ASTM E1527-21 as Satisfying All Appropriate Inquiries Rule
It has taken a year to obtain greater certainty of what is required to satisfy the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) all appropriate inquiries (AAI) rule (40 CFR part 312).
More than 600,000 service members given ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
More than 600,000 service members at 116 military installations were annually served water with potentially unsafe levels of the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, according to an Environmental Working Group analysis.
Standards and Practices for All Appropriate Inquiries
EPA is taking final action to amend the Standards and Practices for All Appropriate Inquiries to reference a standard practice recently made available by ASTM International, a widely recognized standards developing organization.
EPA proposes PFAS policies for reporting and pollution reduction
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed new policies to improve per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) reporting and pollution reduction.
Tackling PFAS With Superfund Law Risks Shifting Costs to Public
The EPA’s plan to speed Superfund cleanups of two “forever chemicals” to make polluters rather than taxpayers foot the bill raises concerns that the law’s limited flexibility will shift the burden of costs back to communities, attorneys and groups representing...
With historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law investments, EPA is expanding the scope of existing technical assistance, including five new subject-specific grants totaling $57 million...
CERCLA Has Never Been a “Polluter Pays” Statute
Environment and Energy Report had a story today about growing opposition to EPA’s proposal to list two PFAS compounds, PFOA and PFOS, as hazardous substances under CERCLA.
Cleanup Liability Among Concerns About EPA’s Hazardous PFAS Plan
The EPA is vowing to move quickly to designate two “forever chemicals” as hazardous substances under the Superfund law, but has to balance the Biden administration’s desire to better protect disadvantaged communities with public and private sector fears they’ll be held liable for a...
Up to $169M Available in Brownfield Grants
This week, the EPA announced that new funding will be available for brownfield grants.
PFAS As Hazardous Substances: Top 5 Implications For Businesses
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took an important step toward regulating PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) on September 6, 2022 when it published a Notice of Federal Rulemaking to begin the process of listing two PFAS as hazardous substances...
Five Things to Know About the New Federal Environmental Justice Index and Cumulative Impacts
Since 2021, the Administration has released several mapping tools addressing environmental and health impacts on environmental justice (“EJ”) communities.
EPA: game not over, says environmental agency leader after supreme court blow
The Biden administration will work around court ruling by setting new limits on ozone and coal ash to hasten closing of coal plants.
