PFAS Updates in First Half of 2024

In early 2024, the EPA advanced its regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by classifying PFOA and PFOS as hazardous under CERCLA, requiring immediate reporting of releases and enabling enforcement of cleanup costs. New drinking water standards and proposed regulations for nine PFAS under RCRA highlight the urgency of tackling these harmful chemicals. Discover the latest updates and their implications for public health and environmental safety.

New U.S. EPA PFAS Air Testing Method Shows Progress Toward Emissions Standards

In January 2024, the U.S. EPA released Other Test Method 50 (OTM-50), a new, non-regulatory testing method designed to promote consistent measurement of PFAS-related air emissions. The method supports data collection and may inform future air emissions standards.