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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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11.03.2020EPA’s Online Guidance Database—A Makeover for the Agency’s Guidance DocumentsUpdatesThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently adopted a final regulation governing the issuance of guidance documents, which the agency historically has used to provide direction to agency staff, other governmental agencies, the regulated community, and interested stakeholders on a wide variety of technical and regulatory matters under its purview.
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06.16.2020Proposed Regulations Increase Incentives for Carbon Capture TechnologyUpdatesThe Internal Revenue Service on May 28, 2020, introduced proposed regulations detailing how companies can qualify for carbon capture tax credits under Section 45Q of the Internal Revenue Code.
Presentations
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10.03.2019What’s New with RCRA?Speaking Engagements
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06.26.2019Sifting Through the Dirt: Managing Environmental Risks in Real Property TransactionsSpeaking EngagementsAir & Waste Management Association’s 112th Annual Conference & Exhibition / Québec City, Canada
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06.25.2019PFAS Regulation Is Coming - Are You Ready?Speaking Engagements
Air & Waste Management Association’s 112th Annual Conference & Exhibition / Québec City, Canada
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12.12.2018Mitigating Risk Through Environmental Due DiligenceSpeaking EngagementsNEBC Business and The Environment Conference and Expo / Portland, Oregon
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09.12.2018Encouraging Third Party Investment and Redevelopment at Impacted Sites: A Legal Toolbox.Speaking EngagementsEnvironmental Law Education Center / Portland, OR
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01.09.2018The Importance of a Culture of Food SafetySpeaking Engagements2018 Northwest Food and Beverage World Expo / Portland, OR
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12.05.2017Source Control Success: Case Studies from Oregon and Washington Sediment SitesSpeaking Engagements2018 Northwest Environmental Conference / Portland, OR
