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D.C. Circuit Upholds EPA Rule Designating PFOA and PFOS as CERCLA Hazardous Substances
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has upheld EPA's designation of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA, rejecting industry challenges to the rule. The decision addresses critical questions about EPA's regulatory authority, cost-benefit analysis requirements, and the scope of potential liability for PFAS contamination. What does this ruling mean for companies facing potential cleanup obligations and future CERCLA litigation?
United States Environment
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Beveridge & Diamond
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EPA Releases Draft TSCA Risk Evaluations For ODCB And PDCB, “Two Chemicals Found In Household And Commercial Products”
The EPA has released draft risk evaluations for o-dichlorobenzene and p-dichlorobenzene under TSCA, finding unreasonable risks to workers and consumers from various conditions of use. The agency is seeking public comment on these evaluations by October 9, 2026, with particular interest in exposure assessments, hazard characterizations, and risk determinations for both chemicals.
United States Environment
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Bergeson & Campbell
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“Pesticides Under FIFRA: What’s Happening Now And What’s Next,” September 22, 2026, 11:00 A.m. – 12:15 P.m. (EDT), Via Webinar
Bergeson & Campbell presents a comprehensive webinar examining critical developments in U.S. pesticide regulation under FIFRA, including EPA's decision backlog, PRIA reauthorization, PFAS reporting requirements, and heightened enforcement of chemical imports. The session explores how political changes, including midterm elections and Make America Healthy Again initiatives, will shape the regulatory landscape for pesticide and biocide market access.
United States Government
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Bergeson & Campbell
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Chemistry, Regulation, And Change: Understanding TSCA’s Next Chapter, August 12, 2026, 2:00 P.m. – 3:00 P.m. (EDT), Via Webinar
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency continues to implement the Toxic Substances Control Act, creating an evolving regulatory framework that governs chemical innovation. This webinar explores the current state of TSCA, recent developments in chemical review and risk evaluation, and practical strategies for chemists to engage with EPA processes while advancing green and sustainable chemistry initiatives.
United States Environment
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Bergeson & Campbell
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Lynn L. Bergeson And Ryan N. Schmit, “Why The Wego Chemical Group Enforcement Action Is A Teachable Moment,” Chemical Watch, July 7, 2026.
The Trump administration's approach to environmental enforcement has defied expectations, particularly regarding chemical imports under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). A recent EPA case against Wego Chemical Group demonstrates unprecedented scrutiny of TSCA compliance, including stringent penalties for violations and rejection of "not known or reasonably ascertainable" claims. This enforcement pattern reveals a regulatory landscape where chemical importers face heightened accountability despite bro
United States Environment
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Bergeson & Campbell
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EPA Announces Next Step In TSCA Review Of Five Chemicals
The EPA is advancing TSCA reviews of five industrial chemicals by sending draft technical documents to independent peer review, but the agency's decision to limit the scope of that review—excluding full draft risk evaluations—has reignited debate over whether partial peer review adequately serves the statute's intent for comprehensive scientific oversight. As these chemicals appear in flame retardants, aviation fuel, and industrial processes with direct implications for worker and community heal
United States Environment
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Bergeson & Campbell
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The Chemical Compound – Q2 2026
This quarterly newsletter examines critical developments in chemical regulatory frameworks, covering litigation, legislative actions, and policy changes affecting manufacturers and importers. From EPA's implementation of TSCA's 10-year confidentiality limits to emerging state-level PFAS restrictions, the update provides essential guidance on compliance obligations across federal and international jurisdictions. The analysis addresses ongoing regulatory scrutiny of substances including per- and polyfluoroalk
United States Commercial
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Arnold & Porter
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IRS Cancels June Hearing On Petition To Add Methyl Methacrylate-Ethyl Methacrylate-Methacrylic Acid Copolymer In A Styrene Solution To List Of Chemical Substances Subject To Superfund Excise Tax
The Internal Revenue Service announced it would hold a hearing on June 18, 2026, regarding a petition to add methyl methacrylate-ethyl methacrylate-methacrylic acid copolymer in a styrene solution to the list of taxable substances under the Superfund excise tax. However, due to receiving no requests to testify or topic outlines by the deadline, the IRS has canceled the scheduled hearing.
United States Tax
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Bergeson & Campbell
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