PFAS Resource Center
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are considered an “emerging contaminant” for environmental due diligence per ASTM E1527-21. USEPA and some states already regulate certain PFAS as hazardous substances. LightBox has assembled the following resources to help you understand PFAS risks and factors to consider in your due diligence practice.
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PFAS Webinars & Events
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PFAS Due Diligence: Higher Risk Property Types – Consumer Products & Manufacturing Part 1
LightBox groundbreaking PFAS environmental due diligence series on higher risk property types is back with an in-depth review of the consumer product manufacturing industry.
Recorded: October 28, 2024
PFAS Due Diligence: Higher Risk Property Types Part 2 – Landfills
Our PFAS environmental due diligence series on higher-risk property types continues with examining landfills. With thousands of active sites and even more historical landfills near population centers, what is known about the impact of PFAS at or around these properties?
Recorded: January 24, 2024
PFAS Due Diligence: Higher Risk Property Types – Part 1 Aviation
Our series on PFAS environmental due diligence continues with a new chapter exploring higher-risk property types. One of the most frequently cited are aviation facilities, including commercial airports, but how much do you know about PFAS use storage and disposal at these sites?
Recorded: October 18, 2023
PFAS Due Diligence Part 2: Scoping Strategies for Phase IIs
Panelists provide practical guidance on what to consider if the Phase I ESA identifies a likely PFAS condition. Watch the on-demand webinar to hear from an experienced EP and attorney as they share timely advice on Phase II investigation strategies and how to address possible outcomes.
Recorded: March 1, 2023
PFAS Due Diligence Part 1: ESA Scoping Strategies
Based on feedback from our recent benchmark survey, the industry is split on how and when to integrate PFAS into the scope of ESAs. In this session, hear from an experienced EP and attorney as they discuss scoping strategies for including PFAS in environmental due diligence scopes of work.
Recorded: December 14, 2022
PFAS in Bits & Bytes: Changing Landscape of PFAS Data & Phase I ESAs
Get a first look at benchmarks on how the industry is incorporating PFAS into environmental site assessments, based on a recent LightBox survey of leading EPs. We’ll also discuss the evolution of PFAS data available from Federal and State sources.
Recorded: September 14, 2022
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Over the last few years, the quantity of publicly available PFAS related data has grown exponentially, as public interest in these substances has increased. LightBox recognizes that PFAS substances are a rapidly evolving area of interest for environmental consultants, lenders, and other property stakeholders. Our products provide access to PFAS related databases from 46 states and the Federal EPA, spanning a wide spectrum from Aqueous Film Forming Foams (AFFF), Known/Suspected Sites, Potential Sites, and Sampling locations.
LightBox provides access to numerous state and federal databases through a variety of products, including the Radius Map Report and OnDemand. Going forward, LightBox will keep close tabs on newly available databases and other industry developments in order to provide the best access to relevant content. If you would like to learn more about our approach to PFAS, please contact us.
PFAS Insights
Read the latest PFAS insights brought to you by LightBox Environmental Due Diligence Industry Experts
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USEPA Issues Expected Rule Designating PFAS as CERCLA Hazardous Substance
What It Means for Environmental Due Diligence of Commercial Real Estate The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced…
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Q&A from LightBox’s January 2024 PFAS Webinar: Answers to Your Unanswered Questions
During our latest webinar on January 24th, leading landfill expert Jonathan Kitchen joined LightBox for a candid look…
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PFAS momentum conundrum: Regulations, science and data evolving at different paces
Growing attention on the risks associated with per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of manufactured chemicals which…
Due Diligence Updates
Read the latest Due Diligence Updates brought to you by Industry Experts
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USEPA Issues Expected Rule Designating PFAS as CERCLA Hazardous Substance
What It Means for Environmental Due Diligence of Commercial Real Estate The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced…
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Q&A from LightBox’s January 2024 PFAS Webinar: Answers to Your Unanswered Questions
During our latest webinar on January 24th, leading landfill expert Jonathan Kitchen joined LightBox for a candid look…
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The time has come to adopt ASTM-21
The EPA deadline has arrived. Here is some practical information to help get you prepared. In its December…
PFAS News
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Apr 22, 2024
Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Critical Rule to Clean up PFAS Contamination to Protect Public Health
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Oct 5, 2022