In our last post, we highlighted the PFAS Actions touted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) in its report: A Decade of Progress on PFAS. In this post, we highlight planned and proposed PFAS actions coming from DEC and the New York State legislature. It’s still early days, but here’s a […]
PFAS in 2026: What’s New in New York? Read More »
In its report “A Decade of Progress on PFAS,” the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) describes how the state has moved from emergency response to a broad, long-term strategy addressing PFAS in drinking water, products, soils, wastewater, and private wells. Key accomplishments center on cleanup and enforcement, infrastructure investment, science and data, and new policy
A Decade of PFAS Progress in New York Read More »
As the new year begins, consumer product manufacturers are facing a fresh wave of PFAS regulations, including new bans, reporting obligations, and labeling requirements. In this post, I’ll outline the key restrictions taking effect in 2026 and preview additional rules slated for 2027. 2026 RESTRICTIONS ON PFAS IN CONSUMER PRODUCTS Beginning January 1, 2026, five
PFAS in Consumer Products: New Year = New Limits on Intentionally Added PFAS Read More »
Back in January 2025, few in the PFAS world felt confident making bold predictions about what the year would bring. Looking back now, 2025 was less about brand-new regulatory actions and more about figuring out how to comply with—and in some cases, keep up with—revisions or reversals of rules set in motion over the last
PFAS In 2025: The Wild West Got Even Wilder Read More »
Despite the busy holiday season, December brought a plethora of PFAS actions—some reinforcing long-term trends; others hinting at where attention may shift in the new year. In this month’s PFAS News and Views, we take a closer look at the latest developments and what they could mean for environmental professionals heading into 2026. Jump to Section:
Pace® PFAS News & Views – January 2026 Read More »
As 2025 draws to a close, new federal and state PFAS rules are reshaping reporting, drinking water standards, and product restrictions across the U.S. This month’s summary includes proposed changes to TSCA reporting and noteworthy PFAS regulatory developments in Washington, Wisconsin, California, and Georgia. FEDERAL PFAS ACTIONS U.S. EPA Proposes Update to Definition of WOTUS
Pace® PFAS News and Views – December 2025 Read More »
If you follow drinking water regulatory news, you already know that a perchlorate Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) is back on the table. It’s been a back-and-forth between U.S. EPA and the courts over the last five years, complicated by two changes in administration. The long and short of it is that the U.S. District Court for the Southern
October was a slow month at the EPA due to the current government shutdown in D.C. However, that gives me a chance to catch up on actions taking place in states across the country. Even though the majority of state legislatures have recessed for the year, some are still in session while others passed laws
Pace® PFAS News and Views – November 2025 Read More »
Earlier this month, my colleague Andy Rezendes and I had the opportunity to host a live webinar titled “Clearing the Air: Decoding State Regulations on Vapor Intrusion.” Our goal was to shed light on the complex, and often fragmented, landscape of Vapor Intrusion (VI) guidance across the United States. Vapor intrusion is a critical issue
As the Environmental Compliance & Emerging Contaminants Program Manager at Pace®, I am often asked for my insights on current and pending legislation. Biosolids, in particular, are gaining increased attention from the media, the public, and legislators across the country. Recently, Nick Nigro, Pace® PFAS Product Manager, and I conducted a webinar on PFAS in
PFAS in Biosolids: The Federal Regulatory Landscape Read More »