The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) May 2026 proposal to rescind portions of its 2024 PFAS drinking water rule marks a significant development in federal environmental regulation. While the proposal focuses on procedural issues under the Safe Drinking Water Act rather than the underlying health risks posed by PFAS, it raises important legal questions that could shape future rulemaking and compliance obligations.
In an article published by Daily Journal, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani Senior Counsel, Ayodeji Ayolola, examines the legal and regulatory issues surrounding the EPA’s proposed rescission of certain PFAS drinking water standards, including key legal challenges under the Safe Drinking Water Act and the potential impact of recent court decisions. The article also explores the practical implications for businesses, particularly in California, where state PFAS requirements are likely to remain a primary driver of compliance regardless of the outcome of the federal rulemaking.
Ayolola has more than seven years of experience defending exposure matters in toxic tort litigation. He represents manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, and other businesses in toxic tort matters involving alleged exposure and contamination using early issue-spotting, disciplined discovery, and strategic execution to achieve favorable outcomes.
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