The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed to list two “forever chemicals”—perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)—as “hazardous substances” under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA or
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Kaitlyn R. Maxwell focuses her practice on environmental litigation. She advises clients on regulatory compliance issues and represents clients in litigation in state and federal courts. Her work includes litigation of major contamination cases under the hazardous waste and Superfund laws. Kaitlyn also advises clients in transactions involving the sale of contaminated real property.
The Top 5 New Environmental Issues for Commercial Property Owners or Managers
The Biden-Harris administration is quickly establishing new federal environment requirements affecting commercial property owners and managers. These requirements, along with changes occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic, raise a host of…
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Potential Impact of EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap on CERCLA Cleanups
NOTE: The EPA will be hosting a webinar on this topic on Nov. 2 at 2:00 p.m. EST.
On Oct. 18, 2021, United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator…
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Biden EPA Moving Forward with National Drinking Water Regulations for PFOA and PFOS
Indicating its intention to move forward aggressively to address growing legacy chemical concerns, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in February took two steps towards regulating certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances…
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Pa.’s Advancement of Waste Reduction and Recycling: Amendments to the SWMA
Pennsylvanians have called for action on climate change and resource reuse in the commonwealth. Although the commonwealth has delayed action on a number of “zero waste” bills, Pennsylvania recently took…
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EPA Commences Public Comment on Recycled-Content Product List – It May be More Relevant Than You Think
During the COVID-19 pandemic, as large and small businesses alike struggle to stay afloat while acting responsibly to protect public health, sustainability may not be top-of-mind. But the development and…
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Guidance for Voluntary Cleanups and Preserving Potential Contribution Rights
State voluntary cleanup programs have facilitated the cleanup and reuse of contaminated commercial and industrial properties throughout the country. The benefits of cleaning up and reusing contaminated properties are difficult…
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What Environmental Lawyers Should Know About the Limits of ‘Auer’ Deference
The U.S. Supreme Court recently had the opportunity to overturn Auer deference, Kisor v. Wilkie, No. 18-15, (U.S. June 26, 2019). A 5-4 majority declined to do so, but…
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PFAS Solution Moving Through Congress on Must-Pass Defense Bill
PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have been under scrutiny on both sides of the Capitol in recent months, and the Senate made significant headway in late June in reaching consensus…
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FDA Findings on PFAS Chemicals in U.S. Food and Drinking Water Supply
This week the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed it had conducted a study finding that certain types of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have entered American food and…
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