West Virginia, U.S. EPA, and U.S. DOJ have reached a proposed $450M settlement with Chemours to address PFAS releases from facilities in West Virginia, North Carolina, and New Jersey.
Chemicals & Emerging Contaminants
New Jersey Finalizes PFAS Cleanup Standards
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection recently adopted remediation standards for four types of PFAS. Read more here.
New York Adopts AI Facial Recognition for Pesticides Certification ExamÂ
New York DEC is using AI to monitor its pesticide certification exam, allowing candidates to take the exam immediately after registering online.
Resolution 17-1: Advancing Safer Chemical Products and Processes
In this resolution, ECOS encourages support for sustainable and green chemistry and the promotion of alternatives assessment.
New Mexico Approves Landmark PFAS Labeling Rules
The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board has approved landmark rules for labelling consumer products containing intentionally-added PFAS.
Wisconsin Approves Bipartisan $125M PFAS Package
The Wisconsin State Legislature approved a package of bills, investing over $125M to protect innocent landowners from PFAS liability, create new grant programs, and provide additional Wisconsin DNR staffing and resources to assist in the fight against PFAS contamination.
