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Mandatory PFAS Reporting Rule

Mandatory PFAS Reporting Rule

Posted by on Sep 3, 2024 in Blog | 0 comments

On July 27, 2024, The Canada Gazette issued a “Notice with respect to certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).”  The notice requires regulated companies who manufactured, imported, or used prescribed quantities of listed types of PFAS in Canada to report by January 29, 2025.  Failure to meet the deadline can result in fines of up to $500,000 for the first offence and $1,000,000 for subsequent offences. Mandatory PFAS Reporting: Who Has to Report? In the Guidance...

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Health Canada: Objective for PFAS in Drinking Water

Health Canada: Objective for PFAS in Drinking Water

Posted by on Aug 20, 2024 in Blog | 0 comments

On August 9, 2024, Health Canada released the updated objectives for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. In this document, Health Canada states, “The objective for PFAS in drinking water represents a precautionary group-based approach. The objective value of 30 ng/L (for the sum total of 25 specific PFAS) was established to reduce exposure to PFAS in drinking water. Where PFAS are detected in drinking water, the management of health risks and...

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Update on the Regulation of PFAS and Environmental Justice Becomes Law

Update on the Regulation of PFAS and Environmental Justice Becomes Law

Posted by on Jul 25, 2024 in Blog | 0 comments

Below are two brief updates on topics we have previously covered in our blogs; per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) and Environmental Justice. Updated PFAS Report In July 2024, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued the, “Updated draft state of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) report.”  While there are not specific criteria in the new document, ECCC did provide more direction with respect to the approach to regulating PFAS. From the Executive...

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PFAS Regulation and Enforcement

PFAS Regulation and Enforcement

Posted by on Apr 2, 2024 in Blog | 0 comments

As we reported last year, in May 2023, Environment and Climate Change Canada and Health Canada prepared the “Draft State of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Report.”  While we have yet to see final regulatory action concerning PFAS, the topic is continuing to get attention (see February 2024 House of Commons Session, “Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development”). Current PFAS Prohibitions Some PFAS are regulated under “Prohibition of Certain...

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Regulation of PFAS in Canada and Complications of Banning PFAS

Regulation of PFAS in Canada and Complications of Banning PFAS

Posted by on Jan 22, 2024 in Blog | 0 comments

In May 2023, the Draft State of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance (PFAS) Report was issued by the federal government.  We are eight months or so from this Draft report being issued.  Where are we now, what actions might be forthcoming, and what are the potential unintended consequences of restricting or banning PFAS? In October 2023, we reported that the federal government planned to issue a mandatory information-gathering notice for PFAS sometime in the fall of 2023. The...

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