2020 Environmental Protection Environmental Responsibility Regulations 
Capaccio
MAY 21, 2024
In April 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced a new regulation to limit the amount of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation On April 10, 2024, the EPA finalized the first-ever national regulation to reduce PFAS in drinking water.
Vermont Law
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
The litigation uncovered internal company records showing that DuPont knew of PFOA’s significant health risks but withheld the information from regulators and the public. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. A Congressional Response? State Regulation, Lawsuits, and Industry Pushback.
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Clean Energy Law
JULY 16, 2019
CERLCA imposes a joint and several liability scheme that holds certain entities ( e.g. , certain owners and operators, generators, arrangers, and transporters of hazardous substances) liable for the costs or damages associated with environmental remediation. Pursuant to court order, EPA must finalize this regulation by December 2, 2020.
ESA
DECEMBER 20, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency receives $100 million for air quality and climate research. The White House Council on Environmental Quality receives $65 million for environmental and climate data collection. A similar bill passed the Senate in 2020 but did not advance in the House of Representatives.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 16, 2022
The bill would establish an Interdepartmental Coordinating Task Force in the Department of Health, with the Department of Environmental Protection, to oversee the collection and analysis of baseline health and environmental data related to the impact of oil and natural gas facilities on public health and safety. Read more here.
Arnold Porter
AUGUST 26, 2021
This includes emerging contaminants as well as substances identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) under the 2016 amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for prioritization, risk evaluation, or regulation. Draft Contaminant Candidate List Included All PFAS.
Arnold Porter
DECEMBER 3, 2021
This includes emerging contaminants as well as substances identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) under the 2016 amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for prioritization, risk evaluation, or regulation. Regulatory Developments. EPA Announced Increases in TSCA Fees. Regan, No.
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