Messina to Address Corporate Risk Strategies During Regulatory Shifts at Perrin’s National Environmental Risk & PFAS Litigation Conference
Alec Messina will be a featured speaker at Perrin’s National Environmental Risk & PFAS Litigation Conference in New York City on June 16-17. He will discuss whether current deregulation represents an unprecedented shift, whether deregulation reduces risk or introduces new exposure, and how companies can strategically navigate evolving regulatory uncertainty. Details about the conference are […]
PFAS Litigation Part 2: Where, When, and Why
Introduction Since 2018, more than 10,000 PFAS cases have been added to the Aqueous Film Forming Foams (AFFF) Multi-District Litigation (MDL).This vast proceeding includes civil actions alleging injuries from PFAS-containing AFFF and the alleged contamination that these foams can cause in local ground and drinking water.[2] So far, the settlements within the AFFF MDL have reached […]
Tips for Building a PFAS Defense Strategy
Introduction Have you noticed – We’ve noticed, and we expect the plaintiffs’ bar is paying close attention, too. We also expect these factors will lead to an increase in PFAS-related claims. The time to prepare is now, before the onslaught of expected litigation. With proactive efforts, companies facing PFAS litigation may increase their chances of […]
Recent PFAS Updates
IRIS Toxicity Assessment On January 13, 2025, USEPA released its final Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) toxicity assessment for perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS) and its related salts.[1] IRIS toxicity assessments review available evidence and data on potential human health effects that may result from exposure to the chemical assessed. USEPA, state environmental agencies, and health agencies can […]
USEPA Proposes Adding Over 100 Additional PFAS to Toxics Release Inventory List
In October 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) published a proposed rule[1] in the Federal Register that proposes to add 15 categories of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) list of toxic chemicals. Adding these 15 categories, along with 16 individually listed PFAS, will result in over 100 additional […]
PFAS Litigation Part 1: PFAS – What & Who
What are PFAS? Whether you’ve read about PFAS litigation or litigated a case involving them, many in the legal field know that PFAS litigation is rapidly expanding. (The potential scope of this litigation is well-illustrated by the movie Dark Waters.) This begs the question: What are PFAS? PFAS (also referred to as “forever chemicals”) is the […]
PFAS Updates in First Half of 2024
In the first half of 2024, significant activity occurred in regulations and other actions related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed and finalized major PFAS-related updates. These updates included: Additionally, in Illinois, the Illinois Pollution Control Board (IPCB) moved to First Notice its rules for groundwater quality […]
U.S. EPA Includes Major Emphasis on PFAS in Its 2025 Budget Request
In March 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Budget and Justification Request to Congress. (The full request can be read on EPA’s website.) In its proposed budget, the EPA stressed the need to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) across a wide range of agency actions […]
Illinois Pollution Control Board Moves Forward with PFAS Groundwater Quality Standards
On March 7, 2024, the Illinois Pollution Control Board (Board) moved the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s (Agency) proposed amendments to the groundwater quality standards (35 Ill. Adm. Code 620) to First Notice. The proposal, PCB R 22-18, establishes, among other standards, groundwater quality standards for six per- and polyfluororalkyl substances (PFAS). The Board is moving […]
New U.S. EPA PFAS Air Testing Method Shows Progress Toward Emissions Standards
Introduction In mid-January 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA or Agency) published a new method to assist in measuring substances such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in air emissions. The new method is known as “Other Test Method 50” or “OTM-50.” While the Agency did not officially publish the draft method, […]