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A Sacrifice to the Emperor of Forever: PFAS and Sacrifice Zones

Vermont Law

5) Often, those living in sacrifice zones do not know that they are being exposed to high levels of pollution. In Cancer Alley, Black residents are unknowingly exposed to multiple sources of industrial air pollution, creating a cancer rate of about 47 times higher than the Environmental PPA’s acceptable levels. (6) GRIST (Apr.

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PFAS…The Forever Chemicals

Capaccio

The EPA Council of PFAS was established in April 2021 and tasked to develop an agency-wide strategy to address PFAS. The Biden-Harris administration’s Plan to Combat PFAS Pollution was published in October 2021. In October 2021, the EPA announced the PFAS Strategic Roadmap of current and planned activities in 2021-2024.

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Biden Administration Accelerates Federal Regulation of PFAS

Ohio Environmental Law

To address gaps found, EPA will issue orders under Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 4 authorities to require PFAS manufacturers to conduct and fund studies evaluating toxicity of PFAS compounds. EPA states the initial round of Section 4 Order are anticipated by December 2021.

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The Chemical Compound—August 2021

Arnold Porter

Our primary focus continues to be on chemical substances which are the subject of regulatory activity or scrutiny by various government agencies and potential litigants. Three More PFAS Added to Toxics Release Inventory List for 2021 Reporting Year; EPA Announced Plans for More Additions to List. 6, 2021).]] Regan, No.

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The Chemical Compound—May 2021

Arnold Porter

Our primary focus continues to be on chemical substances which are the subject of regulatory activity or scrutiny by various government agencies and potential litigants. PFAS Accountability Act of 2021 Would Create Federal Cause of Action for PFAS Exposure. 22, 2021).]] Action on Toxics v. 23, 2021).]]

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