As most of us know, the TRI reporting cycle for RY23 closed on July 1, 2024. However, a recent regulatory change will impact the TRI reporting of PFAS for next year and TRI reporters should understand how this may impact their reporting obligations. In November, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designated PFAS subject […]
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EPA Issues Notice for Mandatory PFAS-Related Chromium Questionnaire
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is investigating a potential correlation between chromium and PFAS contamination. Notices have been issued to wastewater facilities engaged in specific chromium-related metal finishing and electroplating activities, mandating their participation in a Chromium Finishing Questionnaire. The completion deadline for this questionnaire is set for March 1. USEPA Chromium Questionnaire Information According […]
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TSCA Update – EPA Finalizes PFAS Reporting Rule – October 2023
On October 11, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a rule requiring that manufacturers (including importers) of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) report information related to chemical identity, use and volume since 2011. The initial reporting period begins in November 2024. This broad-reaching reporting rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), will impact […]
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EnSafe’s Ioana Petrisor, PhD to Share PFAS Expertise at Two Upcoming Conferences
Senior Project Manager and Chief Chemist Ioana Petrisor, PhD, will share her PFAS expertise during two important upcoming conferences: The Association for Environmental Health and Sciences (AEHS) Foundation’s Annual West Coast conference, set to take place in San Diego, California from March 20-23, marks the 32nd year for the annual gathering of environmental professionals. Dr. […]
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EPA Issues PFAS Discharge Guidance to States
On December 5, 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a memorandum to EPA Regional Water Division Directors related to addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) discharges in National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. This important step is designed to monitor and reduce PFAS discharges to surface waters. The EPA memorandum provides PFAS-related guidance […]
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