Analytical + Environmental – Pace Analytical

PFAS and CERCLA Q&A: Does a Release Always Lead to a Superfund Designation?

Analytical + Environmental / Paul Jackson

In October, Pace® conducted a webinar on the final rule designating PFAS as Hazardous Substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), or what most of us commonly think of as “Superfund.” Watch On-Demand: PFAS CERCLA Final Rule Despite the rule having been final for seven months, we had a great turnout […]

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Is PFAS Sampling Cross-Contamination Really an Issue?

Analytical + Environmental / Paul Jackson

Pace® has been conducting sampling of environmental matrices for PFAS testing since 2013. Today, we employ more than 40 field sampling teams around the country. In addition, Pace® is a US EPA-approved UCMR laboratory and has sampled and tested thousands of samples during UCMR 3, 4, and 5 You could say we know a thing

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Pace® PFAS News and Views – November 2024

Analytical + Environmental / Lindsay Boone

With only a couple of months left in the year, time is winding down for the U.S. EPA’s 2021-2024 PFAS Strategic Roadmap. There are still a few significant actions they could take, but for the most part, recent actions seem to be geared toward “setting the stage” for 2025 and beyond. This month, we highlight

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Pace® PFAS News and Views – October 2024

Analytical + Environmental / Lindsay Boone

As the year winds down, there’s still plenty of PFAS regulatory action happening, both in the U.S. and abroad. In the PFAS News and Views, we highlight a few stories of interest. EPA Proposes Adding 100+ PFAS to TRI In the largest move since the initial 172 PFAS were added to the EPA’s Toxic Release

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Pioneering Sustainable Laboratory Practices

Analytical + Environmental / Brooke Schwartzel

From reducing chlorinated solvent usage to exploring new technologies and recycling initiatives, Pace® has been at the forefront of driving positive change in laboratory sustainability. In a recent conversation with Pace® Chief Technical Officer Johnny Mitchell, he sheds some light on how sustainable practices are not only beneficial for the environment but also enhance productivity and efficiency.

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What You Need to Know About the Lead and Copper Rule

Analytical + Environmental / Paul Jackson

In the last couple of years, the U.S. EPA and state agencies have stepped up efforts to address lead in the nation’s drinking water. The latest revisions to the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) are set to go into effect on October 16, 2024. Yet, even before those revisions can be implemented, they may

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Pace® PFAS News and Views – September 2024

Analytical + Environmental / Lindsay Boone

Late summer is often a slow time for regulatory agencies and state legislatures. State legislatures often take a break, and those serving in D.C. spend the weeks-long congressional recess to spend time with constituents back in their home districts. Nevertheless, a few notable PFAS actions have occurred over the last few weeks. In

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Pace® PFAS News and Views – August 2024

Analytical + Environmental / Lindsay Boone

The U.S. EPA may be reaching the end of its four-year PFAS Strategic Roadmap, but there are still a few loose ends to tie up. This summer also brought us plenty of state-level PFAS action as at least five states enacted bans on PFAS in consumer products. In this post, we look at some recent

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Environmental Consultants: Are You Ready to Include PFAS in Your ESAs?

Analytical + Environmental / Lindsay Boone

Environmental consultants who conduct ESAs (environmental site assessments) are likely to see PFAS start playing a much larger role in their work. For those of you who are already dealing with PFAS, some of this may be remedial, but the goal of this post is to bring everyone up to date. This includes business leaders

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What You Need to Know About the PFAS NPDES ICR Proposal

Analytical + Environmental / Lindsay Boone

The U.S. EPA recently proposed an Information Collection Rule (ICR) focused on PFAS in wastewater influent, effluent, and biosolids. This post will cover the critical highlights for Pace® customers. For a deeper dive, you can watch the webinar on-demand. Watch: US EPA Information Collection Rule (ICR) Proposal for PFAS and NPDES What Are PFAS? Per-

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