PFAS Update: A Retrospective on Federal PFAS Regulation in 2021

January 17, 2022

Read the full article by Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (JD Surpa)

"As anticipated, 2021 was an eventful year for the regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) at the federal level.  BCLP has highlighted the key developments in this document, but this is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all of the federal actions with respect to PFAS over the past year. 

In addition, on October 18, 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration issued a fact sheet discussing its overall plan to address PFAS substances, which is a helpful reference document, as are the summaries and plans issued by federal agencies, some of which are discussed below."

Topics:

• ChemicalsPFAS
• SourcesManufacturing facilities
• SourcesMilitary bases
• SourcesSewage treatment plants
• Environment
• Remediation
• ImpactDrinking water
• ImpactDrinking waterPrivate wells
• Health
• Legislation