Environemntal L.A.W.S. - PFAS 2021: Updates on "Forever Chemicals"
PFAS 2021: Updates on \u201cForever Chemicals\u201d\n\nPFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), a family of thousands of emerging contaminants, are seemingly everywhere these days, including on federal and state legislative and regulatory agendas, in the news and in Hollywood movies. In this episode, Thompson Hine partners Wray Blattner and Joel Eagle discuss recent PFAS developments and provide insight into possible or likely PFAS regulations and legislation under the Biden administration and the Michael Regan-led U.S. EPA. Wray and Joel examine topics including: \n\nAdding certain PFAS as CERCLA \u201chazardous substances\u201d\n\nDesignating drinking water maximum contaminant levels for some PFAS compounds\n\nNew PFAS reporting requirements under EPCRA\n\nPFAS disposal and sampling methodologies\n\nExpansive PFAS litigation\n\nPFAS impacts on environmental justice considerations \n\nPFAS will be front and center throughout the Biden administration and in states across the country. Join Wray and Joel as they delve into this fast-moving and fascinating topic.