EPA Drops First Set of UCMR 5 Data
U.S. EPA released the first set of data collected by public water systems (PWS) pursuant to the Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5). UCMR 5... Read more.
Montana State Court Sides with Youth Plaintiffs in Unique Climate Change Lawsuit
On August 14, 2023, a Montana state court found that a Montana environmental review statute (the Montana Environmental Policy Act or MEPA) that limited (and as amended... Read more.
Avoiding Default and Streamlining NEPA—Can the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 Accomplish Both Objectives?
Hiding in plain sight in the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (FRA)–which is intended to extend the nation’s debt limit into 2025 in order to avoid a federal... Read more.
Embracing Environmental Justice Initiatives to Advance Corporate Objectives
Earth Week 2023 brought with it two significant environmental justice developments. The week began with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announcing the adoption... Read more.
Earth Day 2023—A Reflection on the Past and Forward-Looking Opportunities For Investing in Our Future
As we prepare to celebrate the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day, it is my pleasure to kick off our Earth Day series of daily blogs penned by my colleagues at Jenner... Read more.
To Broaden or Not to Broaden–U.S. EPA Solicits Input on Whether to Add Additional PFAS to CERCLA’s List of Hazardous Substances
As we await final agency action on U.S. EPA’s pending rulemaking to designate perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) as CERCLA hazardous... Read more.
Incorporating PFAS in Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permits to Minimize Risk or Extent of Future CERCLA Liability
PFAS are being detected in drinking water systems across the United States. Moreover, evolving regulatory developments already require or soon will require that... Read more.
How Low Did U.S. EPA Go–U.S. EPA Issues Its Long-Awaited Draft PFAS Drinking Water Standards
Almost two years to the date after U.S. EPA issued its regulatory determination for contaminants on the forth Contaminant Candidate List, U.S. EPA has issued its... Read more.
Maine Proposed Rule Provides Further Reporting Clarity for Products and Product Components Containing PFAS
On February 14, 2023, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (MDEP) issued a proposed draft rule that provides guidance on reporting requirements and sales... Read more.
PFAS in Consumer Products
Developing a Proactive and Strategic Game Plan Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products continue to be in the regulatory and litigation spotlight... Read more.