On November 22nd, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) published updates to the Chapter 250 regulations for environmental investigations and remediation under Pennsylvania’s Act 2 voluntary cleanup program. The rulemaking includes changes to many Statewide Health Standards based on new scientific information, and adds groundwater and soil standards for PFOA, PFOS and PFBS – three common PFAS chemicals.
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Think Before You Test! Important Takeaways from PADEP’s Management of Fill Policy

As discussed in our January 2020 Newsletter, the PADEP’s new Management of Fill Policy went into effect on January 1, 2020. This policy is applicable every time that you send soil/fill material away from your property or import it onto your property. We have found up-front planning to be essential for reducing overall time, costs, and liabilities. Here are some key takeaways:
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