Publications
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04.24.2024Two PFAS Designated as CERCLA Hazardous SubstancesUpdatesThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a Final Rule on April 19, 2024, designating two of the most common per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—PFOA and PFOS, including their salts and structural isomers—as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act.
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04.15.2024EPA’s Landmark PFAS Drinking Water StandardsUpdatesThe final rule on the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances was announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on April 10, 2024. This update summarizes the rule and analyzes its implications for regulated entities.
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03.16.2023EPA Proposes Stringent National Drinking Water Standards for Six PFASUpdatesFor the first time and after much anticipation, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for key "forever chemicals."
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03.15.2022EPA Adopts New ASTM Standard for Phase I Environmental Site AssessmentsUpdatesThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, on March 14, 2022, issued both a final rule incorporating revised ASTM International standard practices, ASTM International’s E1527–21 ‘‘Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process,’’ and a proposed rule soliciting comment on this action.
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11.12.2021A Change Is on the Horizon: A Revised ASTM Standard for Phase I Environmental Site AssessmentsUpdatesAfter a lengthy committee process, ASTM International revised its standard practice for Phase I environmental site assessments (ASTM E1527) for the first time since 2013.
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07.02.2020EPA Sets End Date for Temporary COVID-19 Environmental Enforcement PolicyUpdatesAcross the country, the COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected the ability of businesses to fulfill their environmental compliance obligations.
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03.24.2020 (updated 3.26.2020)Environmental Compliance During the COVID-19 PandemicUpdatesIn the wake of coronavirus (COVID-19), businesses are finding themselves in situations where facilities need to shut down, staff are sent home, laboratories that test monthly samples are temporarily closed, or outside contractors scheduled to complete required performance testing have canceled.
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02.15.2014“Supreme Court Stormwater Ruling – Los Angeles Flood Control District v. NRDC – A Strange and Meandering Case”ArticlesThe Water Report
Presentations
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05.2019PFAS: Compliance Update - Conference on ToxicsSpeaking EngagementsEnvironmental Law Education Center / Portland, OR
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04.2014Civil and Criminal Enforcement & Third Party LitigationSpeaking EngagementsEnvironmental Law Education Center / Portland, OR