The EPA is cracking down on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a ubiquitous family of chemicals that can be found everywhere from dairy farms and military bases to nonstick pans and food packaging.

The EPA is cracking down on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a ubiquitous family of chemicals that can be found everywhere from dairy farms and military bases to nonstick pans and food packaging.

The derailment of a Norfolk Southern train has remained in the national spotlight since the incident occurred on February 3, 2023. An overheated wheel bearing caused the train to derail, resulting in thirty-eight cars becoming derailed. Eleven of those cars were carrying hazardous chemicals.

The derailment of a Norfolk Southern train has remained in the national spotlight since the incident occurred on February 3, 2023. An overheated wheel bearing caused the train to derail, resulting in thirty-eight cars becoming derailed. Eleven of those cars were carrying hazardous chemicals.

On March 14, 2023, EPA proposed rulemaking to set drinking water limits under the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for six PFAS including perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA, commonly known as “GenX Chemicals”), perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), and perfluorobutane sulfonic acid (PFBS).

On March 14, 2023, EPA proposed rulemaking to set drinking water limits under the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for six PFAS including perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA, commonly known as “GenX Chemicals”), perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), and perfluorobutane sulfonic acid (PFBS).

In its most recent rulemaking, EPA has adopted modified standards for satisfying the “all appropriate inquiry” requirement of the BFPP through ASTM E1527-21.

In its most recent rulemaking, EPA has adopted modified standards for satisfying the “all appropriate inquiry” requirement of the BFPP through ASTM E1527-21.