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Comparing the PFAS Actions of the Trump and Biden Administrations: More Similar Than Expected?
June 2, 2025
Carol F. McCabe, Esq. and Kelly A. Hanna, Esq.
The Legal Intelligencer
Amid recent deregulatory announcements, the Trump administration has made it clear that per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (collectively, PFAS) will continue to be a regulatory priority for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). On April 28, 2025, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin made a broad announcement outlining the agency’s regulatory intentions with respect to PFAS. At first glance, many of the stated regulatory initiatives mirror, compliment, or refine those pursued by the Biden administration, with some important changes.
