EPN IN THE NEWS RELATED TO Superfund
PFAS Pose ‘Watershed’ Moment for Superfund Liability
Betsy Southerland, former Director, Office of Science and Technology, EPA Office of Water, was quoted in this article discussing the possible ramifications of listing PFAS as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act.
EPA Updates, Expands Superfund Screening Levels for Five PFAS
Betsy Southerland, former Director, Office of Science and Technology, EPA Office of Water, was quoted in this article about EPA’s decision to update and expand regional screening and removal management levels for five PFAS chemicals to help investigate contamination at Superfund sites.
EPA May Face Thousands of New Lead Cleanups Under Stricter Standards
EPN’s comments on EPA’s draft Lead Strategy were quoted in this article discussing potential agency actions resulting from public comments on the proposed strategy, including the investigation and possible cleanup of half a million parcels and increased funding for lead cleanups and enforcement.
Lead-tainted Atlanta Neighborhood Becomes Major Superfund Site
Jim Woolford, former Director, EPA Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation, was quoted and EPN was mentioned in this article about dangerously polluted sites across the US that were recently added to the Superfund National Priority List.