Indiana Manufacturers Association – PFAS Webinar Series, Part 1: PFAS Regulatory Status Update ― Navigating Recent Environmental Rulemaking Initiatives

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of compounds classified as emerging contaminants that are resistant to heat, oil, stains, grease, and water.  Due to these physical attributes, PFAS have historically been used in a wide variety of manufacturing processes and consumer products since the 1950s.  Due to the widespread use of PFAS, many manufacturers may purposefully, or unintentionally, be using products or materials in their processes that contain PFAS (e.g., recycled materials or raw/intermediate products or materials) or have properties impacted by PFAS from training with or use of aqueous film-forming firefighting foams (AFFF)

These compounds can during manufacturing and/or use migrate into soil, water, and air as environmental contaminants.  Scientific study and regulations regarding PFAS have been a major focus in recent years including in April 2024 when the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) finalized the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for six PFAS establishing enforceable maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for these compounds.  The USEPA also finalized designation of two common PFAS (PFOA and PFOS) as hazardous substances under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Additionally, PFAS regulatory reporting requirements continue to evolve including recently finalized, or updated, rules for Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) and Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(a)7.

Ramboll and Clean Waters LLC have organized a three-part webinar series designed to inform Indiana manufacturers on current and upcoming PFAS regulations, regulatory reporting requirements, treatment of PFAS impacted industrial wastewater, and how to be prepared to manage PFAS compliance challenges and reporting requirements.  Please join us for this webinar series and interact with our speakers in a live Q&A event following each presentation.