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EPA Unveils New Proposed National Limits for PFAS in Drinking Water
Details By Bill Beck, Ally Cunningham, Rick Kubler, Jessica Rosell, Matt Walker Wastewater 16 March 2023 The EPA released its long-awaited proposed rule limiting concentrations of six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or “forever chemicals,” in public drinking water. The proposed rule would set a legally enforceable maximum contaminant level (MCL) for PFOA and PFOS at 4 parts per trillion or “ppt” each.
State PFAS Requirements for Consumer Products Set to Go Into Effect in 2023 and Beyond
A wave of PFAS-related regulatory requirements in consumer products is here and impacted industries should be prepared to track state legislative and regulatory developments. Beginning this year in 2023, many states will require certain industry sectors to limit or eliminate PFAS in certain consumer products. State restrictions take the form of statutory amendments or new statutes and cover industries from clothing to food packaging to cosmetics and personal care products.
Cos. Should Review Insurance Policies For PFAS Coverage
Law360 (June 2, 2021, 12:00 PM EDT) -- We've reached a legal and regulatory inflection point when it comes to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS — a large group of human-made chemicals that have been used, manufactured and distributed in the United States since the 1940s. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently signaled its intent to provide strong federal leadership in regulating PFAS by proposing an interagency EPA Council on PFAS.
Food Packaging Emerges as PFAS Battleground
By Mara Cohara, Ally Cunningham and Matt Walker, Lathrop GPM Fast-food giant Wendy’s recently announced that it would phase out PFAS – per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances used in a bevy of everyday products – from its consumer-facing packaging in the United States and Canada by the end of this year. McDonald’s made a similar move in January, though its phaseout is set for 2025.
What You Need to Know About PFAS Remediation in 2021
Why federal action, notably related to PFAS wastewater treatment, appears likely under the Biden administration. By Ally Cunningham, Sarah Lintecum and Matthew Walker 2021 was already looking like a big regulatory year for PFAS – per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances used for decades in everything from nonstick cookware to stain-resistant fabrics.
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