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D.C. Circuit Upholds EPA Rule Designating PFOA And PFOS As CERCLA Hazardous Substances
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld EPA's designation of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA, rejecting challenges from industry groups and reaffirming the agency's authority to regulate based on credible scientific evidence of risk. This landmark decision has significant implications for businesses across multiple sectors, potentially expanding EPA's enforcement capabilities and affecting real estate transactions, compliance obligations, and liability exposure for companies dealing
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