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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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Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Decision Trees for PFAS: Mitigation Selection in Drinking Water

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) has issued a document titled: Decision Trees for PFAS – Mitigation Selection in Drinking Water (“DTP”)....more

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PFAS Update: State Soil Concentration Regulations - July 2023

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In the absence of binding federal standards for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) in soil, several states have started the process of regulating PFAS in soil themselves. These regulations have implications for site...more

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North Carolina Attempts to Crack Down on PFAS Contamination

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As EPA continues to review potential regulations for PFAS contamination in drinking water, some state regulatory bodies have decided not to wait for the federal government to act. North Carolina is the latest state to...more

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New N.C. Regulatory Proposal Puts Burden of PFAS Clean-Up Costs on Polluters, Not Ratepayers

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PFAS contamination in drinking water is under increasing regulatory scrutiny, not only from the EPA and other federal agencies, but state regulatory bodies across the country. The latest development comes from North Carolina,...more

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North Carolina Setting for EPA Announcement of Proposal to Limit PFAS in Drinking Water

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EPA’s Proposed Rule - Wilmington, North Carolina was the setting for EPA Administrator Michael Regan’s announcement of a new regulatory proposal for so-called “forever chemicals” under the Safe Drinking Water Act...more

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North Carolina Develops Action Strategy for PFAS Regulation

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Last week, we informed you about new federal efforts to measure and reduce PFAS contamination levels in drinking water. But there also are significant efforts to increase PFAS regulatory requirements at the state level,...more

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ADEQ & Governor Ducey Announce PFAS Funding for Tucson Water

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On June 21, 2021, in conjunction with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), Governor Doug Ducey announced the provision of $2 million in state funding to facilitate the restart of Tucson Water –– a treatment...more

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Manufacturers, Airports And More Take Note, North Carolina Ratchets Up PFAS Testing

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Current or past sources of emerging contaminants should be aware that the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has ordered that publicly owned treatment plants (POTWs) in the Cape Fear River Basin test their...more

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K&L Gates Carolinas Environmental Update: A quarterly update on environmental issues and solutions for clients in the Carolinas

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A quarterly update on environmental issues and solutions for clients in the Carolinas - WELCOME TO THE K&L GATES CAROLINAS ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATE - With experienced environmental attorneys in four offices across North...more

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