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Hazardous Substances Proposed Rules Public Comment

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Oregon Considers Rulemaking to Add “Forever Chemicals” to Hazardous Substances List

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Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of thousands of human-made chemicals that are resistant to heat, water, oil, and grease. These properties have made them popular for many decades for use in waterproof products,...more

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Maine Board of Environmental Protection Will Consider Proposed PFAS Rule at Its April 7, 2025, Meeting

The Maine Board of Environmental Protection (MBEP) will consider the Maine Department of Environmental Protection’s (MDEP) December 2024 proposed rule regarding products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)...more

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PFAS Monitoring Requirements and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Under the 2026 NPDES Permit

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On December 13, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a request for public comment for the 2026 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general permit for stormwater...more

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PFAS Drinking Water Standards: State-by-state Regulations - Updated January 2024

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In the absence of an enforceable federal drinking water standard for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) – for the time being anyway - many states have regulated PFAS compounds in drinking water. The result is a...more

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EPA Issues Drinking Water Standard for Six PFAS

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On March 14, 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its proposed PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) for six PFAS under the Proposed...more

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PFAS Update: Maine Issues Long-Awaited PFAS In Consumer Products Implementation Rule

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In July 2021, Maine enacted a law that requires the disclosure of any product that contains intentionally added PFAS, and eventually prohibits the sale and distribution of any product that contains intentionally added PFAS in...more

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How Low Did U.S. EPA Go--U.S. EPA Issues Its Long-Awaited Draft PFAS Drinking Water Standards

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Almost two years to the date after U.S. EPA issued its regulatory determination for contaminants on the forth Contaminant Candidate List, U.S. EPA has issued its draft rule setting drinking water limits for several PFAS...more

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EPA Issues its Long-Awaited Proposal to Designate Certain PFAS as CERCLA Hazardous Substances

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On August 26, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to designate two of the most commonly used per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) - perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic...more

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CalOES Proposes Rules to Clarify California Release Reporting Requirements

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California’s existing release reporting requirements, which are in addition to federal requirements, are viewed by many as vague and often require companies to make difficult judgment calls to determine if small spills or...more

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