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DC Circuit Upholds EPA’s Forever Chemicals Superfund Designation: 5 Steps for Safety Professionals to Take Now - JD Supra

Detected August 29, 2026 · in Environmental & Emissions Compliance (EPA)

The DC Circuit upheld EPA's designation of certain PFAS ('forever chemicals') as hazardous substances under Superfund, expanding liability for cleanup and compliance.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Environmental & Emissions Compliance (EPA) space on August 29, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Manufacturers, power generators, chemical processors, and EHS consultants handling or releasing PFAS. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the provided text.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Environmental & Emissions Compliance (EPA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

EPA's designation of PFAS as hazardous substances under Superfund is now legally upheld, meaning releases may trigger reporting, cleanup liability, and cost recovery.

Who it affects

Manufacturers, power generators, chemical processors, and EHS consultants handling or releasing PFAS.

What you must do

Review operations for potential PFAS releases and assess Superfund reporting and liability obligations.

Deadline

Not specified in the provided text.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigAFBVV95cUxNX29USnBPX1NTZjgyVnFzbGd3OGFUeEJpeEJhVWRVQ2NuZXl0VHBDRGx5UXhrcEx0SGs3dGlRcnRoaVY4ejNOYWhzUGRIbFE4M0lnalk2YjhBbW5zOHNNSnFjTDN5MDNGeUhDeE5XWWI3R0p5a2dTeUR6aVczV05hYQ?oc=5

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