PFAS Compliance and Litigation Risks are Rapidly Escalating – The Time to Prepare is NOW.
Companies at every level of the stream of commerce now face exposure to PFAS enforcement action and litigation. Failing to understand the full scope of PFAS risks to your organization will expose you to damaging business disruptions, substantial penalties for non-compliance, costly litigation and environmental liabilities, broken supply chains, reputational/brand damage, lost market share and more.
Attend ACI’s Premiere Summit on PFAS Regulation, Compliance and Litigation to gain a 360-degree understanding of the latest and upcoming developments in the legislative, regulatory, enforcement and litigation landscape. Develop an understanding of where the PFAS-related risks exist within your (or your client’s) business, and how to most efficiently tackle and mitigate those risks.
Keynote Address By
David Uhlmann
Assistant Administrator
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA)
Gain Insights on Critical Government PFAS Initiatives From
Shawn M. LaTourette
Commissioner
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Melanie Loyzim
Commissioner
Maine Department of Environmental Protection
Katrina Lassiter
Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program Manager
Washington State Department of Ecology
Katrina Kessler
Commissioner
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Joaquin Esquivel
Chair
California State Water Resources Control Board
2024 Esteemed Co-Chairs
Julia Hatcher
Partner
Latham & Watkins LLP
Kegan Brown
Partner
Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Key Session Highlights
Receive critical status updates on the “EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap”
Analyze the implications of a PFAS “hazardous substance” designation under CERCLA
Understand new PFAS reporting requirements under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Obtain insights from Key State Environmental Agencies on PFAS rulemaking coming down the pike
Navigate the growing maze of state PFAS laws impacting consumer products
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the science behind PFAS toxicology and testing options
Examine key takeaways from the recent 3M and Dupont PFAS Settlements
Tackle emerging trends in PFAS litigation against “downstream” product manufacturers and retailers
Learn how to minimize PFAS risks in manufacturing practices, supply chain management and business/property transactions
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP A
Environmental Law Fundamentals: An Essential Primer on the Cornerstone Laws Impacting the Regulation of PFAS in the United States (CERCLA, TSCA, RCRA and Beyond)
May 29, 2024
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
WORKSHOP B
Demystifying the PFAS Science: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Science Behind PFAS Lifecycles, Toxicology and Testing
May 29, 2024
1:30 – 5:00 pm
CLE Accreditation
Accreditation will be sought in those jurisdictions requested by the registrants which have continuing education requirements. This course is identified as non-transitional for the purposes of CLE accreditation. Learn more