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🌍 ❄ 📄 US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized the #AIMAct rule, setting new standards for how US businesses operate and monitor refrigeration systems. 📅 Matelex has assembled a panel of experts to discuss compliance strategies, operational adjustments, and future trends so businesses can adapt effectively. OCTOBER 16, 12PM EST Register to join:  https://lnkd.in/gJuVDPaK Ft. Panelists Michael Kellerman Keilly Witman, and Ron Smith Moderated by Matelex US Market Advisor David Reitz #refrigerationmanagement #HFCs #AIMActcompliance #refrigeration #refrigerationregulations #refrigerationindustry #refrigerationsolutions #refrigerationtech #refrigerationnews #refrigerationwebinar #refrigerationoperations #facilitymanagement #refrigerationmaintenance #naturalrefrigerants #automaticleakdetection

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking another step to protect people from the health risks posed by exposure to PFAS, or also known as “forever chemicals.” The final rule on PFAS, issued by the EPA on April 10, will designate two widely used PFAS chemicals, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as Superfund, and will help ensure that polluters pay to clean up their contamination. To read more about the designation for PFOA AND PFOS, visit the Capital Strategic Solutions website at https://lnkd.in/e_RWq5xu

News Alert: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently unveiled its final ruling on some of the most widely used PFAS substances, marking a significant step in environmental protection and public health. There's a lot being discussed, and even more that needs to be addressed. For a detailed breakdown and the key points you need to know, check out CAC Specialty's latest insight. #EPA #PFAS

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken two major steps to tackle PFAS contamination: issuing final National Primary Drinking Water Regulations and announcing a final rule designating two widely used PFAS chemicals as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).   These actions follow from EPA’s “PFAS Strategic Roadmap,” which sets out EPA’s “whole-of-agency” approach to addressing PFAS.   Our Environmental / ESG team outlines these actions, the new drinking water standards, compliance obligations, and anticipated industry impacts, and provides key takeaways companies should consider as they seek to assess, manage, and mitigate their PFAS-related exposure.   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gZ_MvUDU   #AOShearman #EPA #PFAS  

In accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act of 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) just recently published a 2024 update to its Interim Guidance on the Destruction and Disposal of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and Materials Containing PFAS (PFAS Interim Guidance). The PFAS Interim Guidance does not create any new requirements for the proper destruction or disposal of PFAS, and there are no federal standards for the treatment, destruction and disposal of waste materials that contain only PFAS. Moreover, PFAS alone is not considered a hazardous waste under federal law. (See attached EPA update.) #PFAS #USEPA #HazardousWaste

On March 18, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (#EPA) announced a final rule prohibiting chrysotile #asbestos. This brings big changes for those who import or produce products made with it. Luckily, we’ve developed a guide that: ✔️ Explains the new rule ✔️ Clarifies what exactly is being banned ✔️ Outlines the industries affected by the changes ✔️ Breaks down the new recordkeeping requirements Download here ➡️ https://bit.ly/44yBFHv #EHS

From GWI's briefing service (11/04/204): Undeterred by a barrage of industry criticism, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalised plans to regulate PFOA and PFOS at 4ppt in drinking water, compromising only on the timeframe by which utilities must comply (extended from 2027 to 2029). The rules retain hazard index classifications for four other per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances when found in mixtures – while further setting individual 10ppt standards for PFHxS, PFNA, and HFPO-DA. Although price escalation pushed the EPA to update its annual compliance cost estimate by 25% to $1.5 billion, the agency fired back at a highly critical American Water Works Association report that put annual costs closer to $3.2 billion. The EPA says AWWA overestimates media disposal costs, as well as “the number of water systems exceeding the maximum contaminant limits.” Nevertheless, the EPA’s insistence that only 6-10% of water systems will be affected has many scratching their heads. Emerging contaminant monitoring data puts this figure closer to 16%.

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If you have questions about PFAS, download your copy of Bureau Veritas' PFAS Q&A to learn more! Malinda Ross and her team put this Q&A together to help answer your PFAS questions. Are you aware that PFOA and PFOS are slated to be listed as hazardous substances under CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act)? The USEPA announced the Final Rule on April 19, 2024, the Final Rule was published in the Federal Register on May 8, 2024, and will be effective as of July 8, 2024. Do you know how this changes your Phase I Environmental assessments? Bureau Veritas and our Transactional/Environmental team is here to help! Bureau Veritas is your PFAS resource and our professionals are up to date on revised regulations, PFAS screening is now a part of your PHASE I process. To learn more, please read our PFAS Blog https://gag.gl/ttY5oL and download our PFAS Q&A https://gag.gl/w8TQKY. BV offers a comprehensive suite of services to investigate PFAS contamination, assess associated risks, and support clients in compliance with regulatory requirements. Our team of experts, led by Malinda Ross, have worked to create this comprehensive Q&A to help answer your questions!

If you have questions about PFAS, download your copy of Bureau Veritas' PFAS Q&A to learn more! Malinda Ross and her team put this Q&A together to help answer your PFAS questions. Are you aware that PFOA and PFOS are slated to be listed as hazardous substances under CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act)? The USEPA announced the Final Rule on April 19, 2024, the Final Rule was published in the Federal Register on May 8, 2024, and will be effective as of July 8, 2024. Do you know how this changes your Phase I Environmental assessments? Bureau Veritas and our Transactional/Environmental team is here to help! Bureau Veritas is your PFAS resource and our professionals are up to date on revised regulations, PFAS screening is now a part of your PHASE I process. To learn more, please read our PFAS Blog https://gag.gl/ttY5oL and download our PFAS Q&A https://gag.gl/w8TQKY. BV offers a comprehensive suite of services to investigate PFAS contamination, assess associated risks, and support clients in compliance with regulatory requirements. Our team of experts, led by Malinda Ross, have worked to create this comprehensive Q&A to help answer your questions!