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ICYMI!!! ☝ ☝ ☝ ☝ ☝ There have been quite a few #EHS regulatory changes that our team at HRP Associates, Inc. has been tracking: * May 20 - Final rule published on amendments to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, * April 30 - EPA Finalizes ban on most uses of Methylene Chloride * April 19 - Final rule published designating PFOA and PFOS (and their salts and structural isomers) as CERCLA Hazardous Substances, * April 10 - Final rule published setting final and enforceable Maximum Contaminant Levels for 6 PFAS chemicals in drinking water, * March 28 - Final rule published requiring Facility Response Plans for Clean Water Act Hazardous Substances, and * March 18 - EPA finalizes ban on ongoing uses of asbestos. Questions about any of these rules, reach out to me or your favorite HRP Associates, Inc. team member! Tad Goetcheus, PE, Daniel D Titus, Alicia Mojica Washington, Shaun Malin, PG, Jason A. Beach, Jesse Zahn, Bryan Massa, LSP, Richard Kochan, Jessica Eubanks, Jacob Smith, CIH, Justin Evans, Jason Davis, Bryan Sherman, David Webster, CSP, Michael Steinberg, Cynthia Olley, Kathlynn Majors, Matthew Wallace, Victoria Keschinger, Demetrius Stavros, EIT, Taylor Jones Stewart, EIT, Taylor Kim, EIT, Jake Tracy, QISP, Abigail Searles, Mike DiFabio, Melissa Gualtieri, Jorge Bejarano,

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Our analysis shows that if EPA continues its current policies towards TSCA Section 5, the U.S. will lose $10 billion in economic output between 2022-2026. Find out more of the impacts at https://lnkd.in/gZXy-pgq. #SPURdontSNUR #TSCA #TSCASection5

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💡🔎📌🧪HOW TO COMPARE YOUR #INVENTORY WITH #NONSTOP EVOLVING #PFAS LISTING‼️📣 A VERY NICE SHORT #GUIDANCE BY Catherine Rudisill 📌👌⬇️👇🏼 “PFAS may be hiding in your #products and #supplychains, but finding them doesn't have to be an expensive process. This 7 minute tutorial will show you how to find PFAS in large chemical inventories (up to 10,000 substances at a time) for free using the EPA #CompTox Dashboard's PFAS lists. You don't even need a login.   🔍 Step 1: Gather Your Resources - You'll need a complete or nearly complete inventory of chemicals in your products. Export this from your #CMS or chemical management system. - Key fields needed: #CAS RN, #Chemical Name (the more systematic, the better), and #MolecularFormula.   📚 EPA PFAS Lists to Use: - PFAS8a7: Up-to-date list under EPA #TSCA Section 8 rule. - #PFASOECD: Comprehensive Global Database by OECD. - #PFASStruct: Based on substructure filters and %fluorine. - #PFASDev: Captures PFAS without explicit structures and includes #polymers and #UVCBs.   ⚠️ Note the #Uncertainties: - Accuracy of results depends on your chemical identity and breadth of your #inventory. - PFAS lists are evolving; re-search your inventory regularly. - Regulatory definitions of PFAS can differ; confirm regulatory compliance. Good luck and share if you find this helpful!   #Sustainability #PFASFree #ProductStewardship” #foreverchemicals #chemicalinventory #epa #chemicalcompliance #chemicaltrade #sds #msds #classification #labeling #kkdik #turkeyreach #kkdikonlyrepresentative #regulatoryissues #regulatorycompliance

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Are you prepared for the new PFAS reporting requirements? New Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) mandate comprehensive reporting on PFAS, meaning organizations need to accurately identify, track, and report PFAS present within their products and supply chains. BSI Consulting is here to guide you through this process to ensure regulatory compliance, while keeping costs to a minimum. Learn how we can support you: https://bit.ly/4ggoiRK #PFASManagement #PFASSolutions

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Are you prepared for the new PFAS reporting requirements? New Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) mandate comprehensive reporting on PFAS, meaning organizations need to accurately identify, track, and report PFAS present within their products and supply chains. BSI Consulting is here to guide you through this process to ensure regulatory compliance, while keeping costs to a minimum. Learn how we can support you: https://bit.ly/4ggoiRK #PFASManagement #PFASSolutions #BSIGlobal

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Did you know that the EPA requires Agency employees to promptly report suspected research misconduct or other wrongdoing to the OIG? Scroll through to discover key scenarios that must be reported. Employees—and anyone else with knowledge of potential wrongdoing in EPA operations—can report it here: https://lnkd.in/ejMm5Mn7 #WhistleblowerWednesday

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Good news for #SpecialtyChemicals, as a burdensome EPA #PFAS deadline gets pushed back. Looking to replace PFAS (or another material of concern) in a #Formulation? We can help with that. Let's start talking: https://lnkd.in/gse7eMGv

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Drinking Water Lead - The EPA Drops the https://lnkd.in/ekERPs6b "Pre-Publication Version" of its "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI)".

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Curious about PFAS destruction technologies for industrial waste and landfill leachate? Or what steps your organization might take to create a PFAS management plan? ✳ We're offering free evaluations to help you understand your options. Let us guide you through the process and find the best solution for your needs. Sign up for a free evaluation to learn more!✳ #PFAS #industrialwaste #landfillleachate #environmentaltechnology

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🚀 Navigating the New EPA PFAS Reporting Rule: iPoint Compliance Leads the Way 🌍 Managing PFAS is now a critical priority for companies due to the new EPA reporting rule under TSCA section 8. Compliance has never been more crucial for U.S. producers and importers. 🛎  Introducing iPoint Compliance’s PFAS Rule Group! This innovative toolset helps businesses navigate the complexities of PFAS compliance, ensuring they meet the stringent demands of TSCA section 8. Why Choose iPoint’s PFAS Rule Group? 🔍 Expert-Edited and Monitored  📊 Categorized Substance Assignment  📈 Beyond Basic Analysis  🛡️ Proactive Regulation Response  🚀 Advanced Predictive Capabilities  🗂️ Strategic Planning Tools  🔎 Enhanced Transparency and Compliance     Learn more about our latest Rule Group and read our new blog article here: https://lnkd.in/eSB4jvhd (4 minute read) 👈      #EnvironmentalCompliance #PFAS #TSCA #Regulations #iPointCompliance  

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Download these #PFAS FAQs today and put your trust in Bureau Veritas North America!

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Discover and learn about powerful PFAS analysis solutions that enable the lowest levels of detection and the highest level of confidence in results. Team up with Waters PFAS experts and power towards absolute performance today. Learn more about PFAS: https://lnkd.in/ezn2mM8E #PFAS #WaterTesting #Environment

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Struggling with TRI reporting changes? EnSafe can help you navigate new obligations and prepare accurate TRI reports. Contact our experts for guidance!

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PFAS source delineation and other PFAS-related services are top-of-mind for several industries in the wake of this year’s EPA rulings. If you have questions about federal or state regulations, our local environmental professionals are here to help. We’ll partner with you along every step of your PFAS journey: https://lnkd.in/gQZWeDyF

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NEW PFAS ARTICLE ALERT!!! Waste management practices are recognized as one of the most important emerging PFAS point sources that have been extensively documented in recent years.Despite electronic waste (e-waste) standing out as the fastest-growing waste stream, it received limited attention as a potential PFAS source in environmental studies. In a recent study (see a link below), Baqar et al. detected 41 PFAS with the total concentrations ranging between 7.43and 367 ng/g dry weight (dw)(median: 37.7 ng/g dw) in soil samples collected from 60 e-waste recycling sites in Pakistan. Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) and 6:2fluorotelomer sulfonic acid emerged as the dominant PFAS,constituting 49% and 13% of the total PFAS concentrations,respectively. Notably, nine CF3-containing emerging PFAS were identified by the high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS)-based screening. Specifically, hexafluoroisopropanol and bistri-flimide (NTf2) were consistently identified across all the samples,with quantified concentrations reaching up to 854 and 90 ng/g dw, respectively, suggesting their potential association with electronic manufacturing and recycling processes. Furthermore, except for NTf2, all the identified emerging PFAS were confirmed as precursors of TFA with molar yields of 8.87−40.0% by the TOP assay validation in Milli-Q water. TFA is often detected with high concentrations in the environment, and is hard to remove byconventional treatments. Meanwhile, the environmental source of TFA is still lack of research. Therefore, it is very important to investigate the potential contribution of CF3-containing compounds found in the environment to TFA. #HighResolutionMassSpectrometry #Ewaste #PFAS #TFA #TOPAssay #EmergingContaminants

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PFAS may be hiding in your products and supply chains, but finding them doesn't have to be an expensive process. This 7 minute tutorial will show you how to find PFAS in large chemical inventories (up to 10,000 substances at a time) for free using the EPA CompTox Dashboard's PFAS lists. You don't even need a login.   🔍 Step 1: Gather Your Resources - You'll need a complete or nearly complete inventory of chemicals in your products. Export this from your CMS or chemical management system. - Key fields needed: CAS RN, Chemical Name (the more systematic, the better), and Molecular Formula.   📚 EPA PFAS Lists to Use: - PFAS8a7: Up-to-date list under EPA TSCA Section 8 rule. - PFASOECD: Comprehensive Global Database by OECD. - PFASStruct: Based on substructure filters and %fluorine. - PFASDev: Captures PFAS without explicit structures and includes polymers and UVCBs.   ⚠️ Note the Uncertainties: - Accuracy of results depends on your chemical identity and breadth of your inventory. - PFAS lists are evolving; re-search your inventory regularly. - Regulatory definitions of PFAS can differ; confirm regulatory compliance. Good luck and share if you find this helpful!     #Sustainability #PFASFree #ProductStewardship

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