As Americans are becoming increasingly aware, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of thousands of manufactured chemicals that have been used in industry and consumer products since the 1940s. PFAS have...more
In last year’s update, we provided an overview of federal and California regulatory actions designed to protect public health and the environment from the impacts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These actions...more
In last year’s update, we provided an overview of federal and California regulatory actions designed to protect public health and the environment from the impacts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These actions...more
5/2/2023
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Federal court rejects continued application of Trump-era water quality review rule pending adoption of alternative regulation -
Courthouse News Service – October 22 -
Judge William Alsup of the U.S. District Court for...more
EPA unveils strategy to regulate PFAS -
Associated Press – October 18 -
Michael Regan, the head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announced on Monday that the agency is launching a broad strategy to...more
Biden administration to restore climate criteria to NEPA -
The New York Times – October 6 -
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced that it would restore climate change protections to the nation’s bedrock...more
10/11/2021
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EPA to propose first-ever PFAS discharge limits -
The Hill – September 8 -
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Wednesday that it will propose a rule to set the first-ever limits on the...more
9/10/2021
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EPA considers placing limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water -
The Guardian – July 14 -
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced this week that it is proposing to include the entire class of...more
7/19/2021
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Lawsuit alleges lax groundwater oversight in Sonoma County threatens Russian River -
The Press Democrat – July 7 -
An environmental group, California Coastkeeper, is suing Sonoma County over permitting policies it...more