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2026-08-21D.C. Circuit Upholds EPA Designation of PFOA and PFOS as CERCLA Hazardous Substances | Insights | Holland & Knight
Unanimous Decision Upholds EPA Action Creating Superfund Liability for 2 Best-Known PFAS Holland & Knight Alert Matthew Z. Leopold | Dianne R. Phillips | Andy Emerson | Clarissa Howley Mills | Jeff Porter | Rafe Petersen | Evan Neustater Highlights A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit -
2026-07-14Community open house: Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac demand equity for airport-impacted communities
The cities of Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac held a Community Open House to demand equity for communities impacted by Sea-Tac Airport, presenting concerns about a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). The cities argue the DEIS fails to adequately address hazardous materials risks—including incomplete PFAS contamination mapping and insufficient evaluation of off-site pollution migration—and does not properly demonstrate how airport expansion affects nearby neighborhoods, parks, and land use. Key deficiencies identified include reliance on future regulatory compliance rather than current evidence, and a lack of clear analysis linking land use conclusions to technical findings. -
2026-07-02Holland & Knight EPA Proposes UCMR 6 for PFAS and Other Contaminants, Declines Adding Microplastics
Sea-Tac Airport sits at the intersection of several PFAS risk factors that make the UCMR 6 proposal especially significant for surrounding communities. Airports are **among the highest-risk PFAS contamination sites** in the country. Sea-Tac has historically used AFFF for fire suppression training and emergency response - AFFF contains high concentrations of PFOS and PFOA, the most well-studied PFAS compounds - These chemicals **migrate readily into groundwater** and do not break down naturally./ - The airport sits on a **glacial outwash plain** with highly permeable soils - This geology **accelerates PFAS movement** into groundwater - Surrounding communities including **Burien, Des Moines, SeaTac city, and Tukwila** draw from regional water systems potentially affected - The **Highline Water District** and other local providers serve these communities -
2026-05-18EPA to roll back PFAS limits for drinking water
The Trump administration on Monday proposed rolling back limits on “forever chemicals” that contaminate millions of Americans’ drinking water and have been linked to a range of health problems. The proposal would partially rescind the first national drinking water limits for the chemicals — also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS — set -
2026-04-16New York’s Expanding Environmental Regulatory Framework: A 2026 Outlook
Highlights Monitoring plan deadlines under New York’s mandatory greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting program (Part 253) begin September 1, 2026, with first emissions data reports due June 1, 2027. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (NYSDEC) 2026 Regulatory Agenda signals additional rulemakings ahead, including a potential statewide GHG emissions reduction program. NYSDEC finalized significant -
2026-02-24
Port of Seattle Regular Commission Meeting February 24, 2026
ORDER OF BUSINESS 10:30 a.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION If necessary, pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (executive sessions are not open to the public) 12:00 p.m. – PUBLIC SESSION Reconvene or Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Commissioners may reorder, add, or remove items from the agenda -
2026-01-30
Port of Seattle Commission Meeting January 27 2026
Tourism. Rental Cars. PFAS. Port of Seattle Regular Commission Meeting A vote on the main item of interest for airport communities was set aside–the Flight Corridor Safety Program. Of interest was the Port’s Tourism program, another 2:1 match grant funded from the Tax Levy, that has been of limited use for airport communities. The challenge -
2025-11-13
EPA Proposes Major Shift in TSCA PFAS Reporting Policy | Insights | Holland & Knight
Dianne R. Phillips | Amy L. Edwards | Meaghan Colligan Hembree | Michal I. Freedhoff | Amy O’Brien | Molly Broughton Highlights The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Nov. 13, 2025, published a proposed rule (Proposed Rule) to modify the scope of the Biden-era one-time reporting requirement for manufacturers and importers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under Section 8(a)(7) of the Toxic Substances -
2025-11-11Environmental Remediation Liability Sites – Aviation: Lora Lake Apartments and Sea-Tac Airport PFAS Map
This map, prepared for a November 11, 2025 meeting, identifies Environmental Remediation Liability Sites associated with Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's Aviation division. It highlights three key locations — Lora Lake Apartments, a SEATAC Airport PFAS site, and a southern parcel near Auburn — shown within red property boundary outlines on an aerial view of the Sea-Tac area. The sites are likely linked to contamination concerns, such as PFAS chemicals used in airport firefighting foam, that require ongoing environmental cleanup efforts. -
2025-05-17Guidance Leaflet: PFOA in Fire-Fighting Foams
This guidance document from Ireland's Environmental Protection Agency explains the regulations around PFAS chemicals — particularly PFOA and PFOS — found in aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) used in fire suppression systems and extinguishers. It outlines a phased timeline of restrictions, culminating in a full ban on AFFF containing PFOA by July 4, 2025, and details the steps organizations must take to check their systems, notify the EPA, and properly dispose of non-compliant foams. Businesses holding more than 50 kg of such foam at any location are required to report their stockpiles annually to the EPA via its EDEN portal.