On May 12, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an amendment delaying the data submission period for the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) PFAS reporting rule, which will now begin on April 13,...more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under Administrator Lee Zeldin, has unveiled its anticipated strategy for addressing the pervasive issue of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as...more
In putting together our thoughts on this post, it was hard not to think about the elephant in the room (see what I did there?). The change in administration has already brought significant changes in our nation’s...more
2/20/2025
/ Climate Change ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Manufacturers ,
PFAS ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
State and Local Government ,
Toxic Chemicals
As the Biden-Harris administration draws to a close, EPA has issued its third annual report touting the progress made under the PFAS Strategic Roadmap.
In the report, EPA notes the major legal, technical, and policy...more
EPA recently issued its long-awaited rule designating perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability...more
PFAS — perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances — have been on the scene for years now, but we expect to see exponential growth in all things PFAS in 2024....more
This week, we wrap up our forecast of annual trends with a focus on environmental, health, and safety issues that we expect many manufacturers may face this year.
1. ESG Developments...more
1/25/2023
/ CERCLA ,
Climate Change ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Manufacturers ,
Manufacturing Facilities ,
OSHA ,
PFAS ,
Public Health ,
Regulatory Requirements
The State of California has always been a leader in regulating chemical ingredients contained in products sold in the state (think Prop 65), and it has turned its sights towards per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)....more
11/10/2022
/ California ,
Cosmetics ,
Environmental Policies ,
Fashion Industry ,
Hazardous Substances ,
Manufacturers ,
New Legislation ,
PFAS ,
Public Health ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Retail Market ,
Textiles ,
Toxic Chemicals ,
Toxic Exposure
Earlier this month, EPA set new lifetime health advisories for four per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – in some instances at levels lower than those that can be detected through laboratory testing. The new health...more
6/23/2022
/ Contamination ,
Discharge of Pollutants ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Hazardous Substances ,
Manufacturers ,
New Guidance ,
PFAS ,
Public Health ,
Toxic Chemicals ,
Toxic Exposure
Last week, Jeff kicked off our 2022 outlook for manufacturers, covering corporate compliance and litigation. This week, I am turning to the environmental, health, and safety issues that may occupy the minds and the time of...more
1/20/2022
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Discharge of Pollutants ,
Environmental Justice ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
General Duty Clause ,
Health & Safety Standard ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Manufacturer Liability ,
Manufacturers ,
Manufacturing Facilities ,
OSHA ,
PFAS ,
Pollution Control ,
Popular ,
Workplace Safety
This week, we continue with our 2021 outlook series with a focus on environmental, health, and safety. This year brings a new Presidential administration, and with it will come a host of new programs, as well as some new...more
1/15/2021
/ Biden Administration ,
Climate Change ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Environmental Policies ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Manufacturers ,
Manufacturing Facilities ,
OSHA ,
PFAS ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Workplace Safety
Welcome to 2020! As always, we at the Manufacturing Law Blog are starting the year with our annual forecasts of hot topics....more
1/10/2020
/ Air Quality Standards ,
Bodily Injury ,
Clean Water Act ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Failure to Comply ,
Health & Safety Standard ,
Inspection Rights ,
Manufacturers ,
Manufacturing Equipment ,
Manufacturing Facilities ,
National Enforcement Initiatives (NEIs) ,
Occupational Exposure ,
OSHA ,
PFAS ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Safety Inspections ,
Strict Compliance ,
Water Quality ,
Workplace Hazards ,
Workplace Injury ,
Workplace Safety ,
Wrongful Death
Earlier this year, we wrote about EPA’s PFAS Action Plan, the agency’s blueprint for addressing contamination and protecting public health from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). ...more
12/6/2019
/ Comment Period ,
Compliance Monitoring ,
Contamination ,
Drinking Water ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Groundwater ,
Hazardous Substances ,
Health and Safety ,
Manufacturers ,
Manufacturing Facilities ,
National Action Plan ,
PFAS ,
Public Comment ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Right To Know ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Toxic Chemicals
My partner Bob Melvin and I recently gave a presentation on environmental, health, and safety considerations in mergers and acquisitions. While it would be impossible to cover our entire presentation in a blog post, I thought...more