Forever Litigation: the PFAS Project

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White House Unveils Multiagency Plan to Cut PFAS Pollution

The White House EPA announced on Monday plans, ongoing efforts, and research eight agencies have undertaken to reduce PFAS in the nation’s air, water, land, and food.

Biden’s ‘Bold’ PFAS Regulation Plan Puts Companies on Notice

The Biden administration’s new plan to regulate “forever chemicals” sends a message to U.S. companies to know what goes into their products or eventually face legal consequences, said attorneys involved in litigation over the substances.

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Legislatures Eye Product-Focused PFAS Regulations: State Tracker

As state legislatures emerge from an opening flurry of legislative proposals and several wrap up their regular sessions, lawmakers have shown an increasing willingness to reign in PFAS exposure by targeting specific categories of consumer goods.

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3M Fined $2.8 Million For Alleged Hazardous Waste Failures

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency announced Thursday it fined 3M Co. $2.8 million for hazardous waste violations that allegedly occurred at an incinerator site.

Senate Confirms Christopher Frey to Lead EPA’s Research Office

Christopher Frey overcame criticism from Senate Republicans to win confirmation on Wednesday, becoming assistant secretary of the EPA’s Office of Research and Development.

PFAS Litigation May Bring Down More Companies (Podcast)

DuPont isn’t the only company that could be brought low by PFAS suits. Bloomberg Law’s Andrew Wallender did a deep dive on PFAS litigation data and found that plaintiffs here are widening their scope and pursuing other companies, including, most prominently, 3M. Andrew speaks about what he learned from looking at this litigation data and how 3M and the other targets of these suits will try to defend themselves.

3M, DuPont Among PFAS Chemicals Makers Sued by Massachusetts AG

Massachusetts AG Maura Healey sued 13 poly and PFAS chemicals makers including 3M, DuPont, according to a press release.

PFAS: The 'Forever Chemicals'

The EPA says more than 600 PFAS chemicals are in the marketplace in the U.S. While states are racing to regulate PFAS, while the federal government lags.