Arnold & Porter Represents Chemours in First Comprehensive Federal PFAS Settlement

Arnold & Porter recently advised The Chemours Company in its settlement to resolve claims asserted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) relating to per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) discharges and other alleged non-compliance actions, primarily at the company’s New Jersey, North Carolina, and West Virginia facilities.

This is the first comprehensive federal agreement with a major manufacturer of PFAS substances. The settlement both provides the industry with greater clarity on future compliance requirements and actions to support long-term responsible manufacturing and acknowledges Chemours’ role in manufacturing critical materials for military and commercial use.

Arnold & Porter has extensive experience defending and advising companies regarding PFAS, including in litigation, regulatory, and legislative matters, bringing to bear our deep understanding of federal and state environmental and toxic tort law.

The Arnold & Porter team was led by Environmental Co-Chair Allison Rumsey and senior counsel Lawrence Culleen and Joel Gross.