EPA Announces Policy of Enforcement Discretion in PFAS Regulation
4 May 2023
The US EPA released its PFAS Strategic Roadmap, the stated goal of which was to, “hold polluters accountable.”
Actions Needed to Improve DOD's Ability to Prevent the Procurement of Items Containing PFAS
26 Apr 2023
To avoid health hazards, Congress directed DOD to stop buying some products—like carpets or cookware—that contain PFAS. DOD also doesn't have a plan for preventing military base stores from selling these items.
Environmental Protection Agency ordering Chemours to address PFAS pollution
26 Apr 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced that it’s taking action to address PFAS discharges from the Washington Works facility operated by Chemours.
Minnesota House passes environmental omnibus bill, including legislation banning PFAS
18 Apr 2023
The Minnesota House on Monday night passed the state's largest-ever investment in natural resources and the environment, including legislation that prohibits dangerous "forever chemicals."
EPA Takes Important Step to Advance PFAS Strategic Roadmap, Requests Public Input and Data to Inform Potential Future Regulations under CERCLA
13 Apr 2023
U.S. EPA is issuing an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking asking the public for input regarding potential future hazardous substance designations of PFAS under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, also known as “Superfund.”
[Opinion] Eliminate useless uses of forever chemicals
10 Apr 2023
However, we heard from furniture textile manufacturers that the stain repellent finishes on their products don’t perform as promised.
[Blog] Washington’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act passes in the State Senate
8 Apr 2023
If signed, first-ever bill will be the strongest state law in the country regulating toxic chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products.
PFAS Fluorinated Container Citizens’ Suit Dismissed Without Prejudice
7 Apr 2023
A federal judge in the District of Columbia has dismissed a citizen suit to restrain production of unsafe PFAS in violation of federal law by a Texas company “fluorinating” millions of plastic containers widely used by the public.
Plastics Company Wins Dismissal of Groups’ PFAS Production Case
7 Apr 2023
A federal district court has dismissed environmental groups’ lawsuit claiming a plastics packaging company illegally produced PFAS, while a separate EPA lawsuit making the same allegations proceeds.
[Vermont] Senate approves bill that would ban PFAS from menstrual and cosmetic products, textiles and turf fields
5 Apr 2023
The Vermont Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved a bill that would regulate manufacturers selling menstrual and cosmetic products that contain PFAS and a list of other chemicals associated with human health problems.
Consumer Fraud PFAS Lawsuits Update: Two Cases Dismissed
31 Mar 2023
While there has been at least one significant settlement in these lawsuits to date, recently two of the lawsuits that we previously reported on related to PFAS consumer fraud allegations were dismissed by separate courts.
EPA Announces New England Virtual Listening Session on PFAS Strategic Roadmap
28 Mar 2023
The U.S. EPA New England Regional Office is announcing an upcoming virtual listening session for New England communities to learn about and share feedback on EPA's PFAS Strategic Roadmap.
EPA Proposes Enforceable Drinking Water Standards For PFAS
24 Mar 2023
Last week EPA released its proposal for the first set of Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) under the Clean Water Act for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Trump appointees interfered to weaken EPA assessment of toxic chemical
23 Mar 2023
Watchdog finds PFBS toxicity value was altered in 2021 report, as scientists say episode part of ‘larger rot at the agency.'
ECHA seeks input on proposed PFAS restriction
22 Mar 2023
The European Chemicals Agency invites interested parties to send in scientific and technical information on the manufacture, placing on the market and use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by 25 September 2023.