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Your Guide to PFAS

Understanding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and related regulations

Overview

As government restrictions and regulations around the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continue to grow in number and complexity, impacted companies must understand their regulatory obligations and exposure.

Faegre Drinker's PFAS team offers cross-sector experience in compliance, due diligence, risk management and claim defense. Backed by decades of experience and key relationships in relevant fields, we provide science-based defense and strategic counsel to navigate complex PFAS laws and regulations impacting both U.S.-based and global companies. Using our environmental, corporate, administrative law and litigation experience, we help companies achieve and maintain compliance with federal and state obligations, perform due diligence and manage the ever-growing risks related to PFAS. 

Insights

Insights

Updates April 2024

April 2024 is EPA’s Month of PFAS: National Drinking Water Requirements and So Much More

13 min read  
Updates April 2024

EPA Takes Another Step in Regulating Chemical Manufacturers and Article Importers

5 min read  
Updates January 2024

PFAS in 2024: EPA’s Regulatory Agenda Means Another Busy Year for Companies

10 min read  
Updates November 2023

Another Change to PFAS Regulation: EPA Lowers the Toxic Release Inventory Reporting Thresholds

5 min read  
Updates October 2023

EPA’s New TSCA PFAS Rule Requires Significant Data Submission by Manufacturers and Importers; Companies Must Report Information Known or Reasonably Ascertainable Since 2011

7 min read  
Updates September 2023

EPA’s New Proposed Air Emissions Reporting Rule: More Companies Covered, More Emissions to Report, More Often

5 min read  
Updates August 2023

What You Need to Know About U.S. EPA’s New Federal Enforcement Priorities

4 min read  
Updates March 2023

EPA Publishes Long-Awaited Drinking Water Standard for PFOS and PFOA

2 min read  
Updates September 2022

PFOA & PFOS: CERCLA Liability is Coming

3 min read  
Updates June 2022

EPA Releases New Drinking Water Health Advisories for PFAS

6 min read  
Blog Post February 2022

PFAS in Cosmetics Continue to Draw Attention as Litigation and Legislation Efforts Mount

1 min read  
Updates January 2022

EPA Proposes First Hazardous Substance Designation for Two PFAS Chemicals

4 min read  
Published Articles November 2021

What Indiana Businesses Should Know About EPA’s PFAS Strategy

1 min read  
Updates September 2021

EPA Escalates Efforts to Regulate PFAS

3 min read  
Updates July 2021

NGOs and PFAS: A New Element of Disclosure

3 min read  
Published Articles July 2021

Know Your Product: PFAS Regulations Are Coming

1 min read  
Updates July 2021

House Passes Broad Action Addressing PFAS Chemicals

6 min read  
Blog Post June 2021

Cosmetics Companies: Beware of PFAS

1 min read  
Updates June 2021

EPA Announces Multiple Actions on PFAS Substances

6 min read  
Updates February 2021

Biden EPA Makes First Moves to Address PFAS in Drinking Water

3 min read  
Updates February 2020

Minnesota Legislative Update: 2020 Priorities Unveiled

6 min read  
Updates April 1, 2019

New Jersey’s Latest Environmental Lawsuits Could Expand Liability to Suppliers of Products that Are Discharged by Their Customers

5 min read  
Updates March 2019

Congress Shines Light on PFAS Risks

2 min read  
Updates February 2019

EPA Releases Comprehensive Action Plan for Regulating PFAS Chemicals

4 min read  
Updates December 2018

EPA Caps Busy Week for Biofuels With Release of Renewable Volume Obligations

2 min read  
Updates October 2018

Regulation-Slashing Trump Administration Updates Target List

5 min read  
Updates July 2018

EPA Continues PFAS Regulatory Effort Through Community Engagement Tour

2 min read  

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