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Maine's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently published a second "concept draft" rule to implement Maine's sweeping PFAS in consumer products legislation; comments are due tomorrow, November 10, on the second "concept draft."

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA proposal of Toxic Substances Control Act TSCA reporting rule targeting manufacturers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances PFAS sparked major outcry from chemical manufacturers, article importers.

If PFAS are the cause for concern, then the same rules that apply to sodium should apply to PFAS. That won't mean that the Government can't assume the costs of addressing the PFAS that are in our environment, but making new exceptions to Superfund liability is for Congress.

Anyone following PFAS developments closely must consider how the shifting balance of power will impact the slew of PFAS regulatory and legislative initiatives that currently exist. The recent elections will not slow down the EPA in its drive to significantly regulate PFAS.

PFAS litigation world, medical monitoring claims become claim finds its way into PFAS cases with ever-increasing risks and cost to companies. On November 15, 2022, viability of medical monitoring claims with respect to PFAS in New Hampshire Supreme Court for oral argument.

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There are thousands of PFAS chemicals and theyre now our food, water, clothing, and other everyday products we use. Theyre also in our bodies.

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EPA reports finalize its drinking water standard for certain PFAS by the end of year, almost year ahead of schedule proposed in road map. EPA also reports intends to take final action to list two of hundreds of forever chemicals known collectively as PFAS, PFOA and PFOS.

The American Farm Bureau Federation is urging a pause on regulation until more information is known.