EPA Proposes Substantial Expansion of PFAS Chemicals Added to TRI List

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to add 16 individually listed per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and 15 PFAS categories―representing more than 100 individual PFAS―to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) list of toxic chemicals subject to reporting under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). In addition, EPA is proposing to reclassify over 35 previously listed PFAS into these chemical categories, which will impact the calculation of reporting thresholds for the reclassified chemicals.

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PFAS

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), sometimes called “forever chemicals,” are rising in public awareness, government regulation and related litigation. Companies that currently use or historically used or manufactured products containing PFAS are subject to increasing regulation and potential liability associated with the use, the impact on the environment, reporting and disposal of PFAS. Duane Morris’ dedicated group of professionals monitor, analyze and counsel clients on various aspects of PFAS, including companies who are developing technology to capture and eradicate PFAS from water and solids.