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An ELI and International Network for Environmental Compliance and Enforcement (INECE) Co-Sponsored Public Webinar
On-going research has shown that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are widespread and their permanence in the environment is leading to harm in humans and animals. Given the variety of PFAS chemicals and their diffuse application in consumer, commercial, and industrial products, it can be difficult to effectively assess and address the environmental and health risks. While countries continue to advance legislation on restricting PFAS, existing legislation on water quality, hazardous waste, persistent organic pollutants (POPs), and superfund sites is crucial for existing enforcement efforts.
In this INECE webinar, panelists will discuss the efforts of different countries to implement legislation on PFAS, conduct enforcement activities against companies, and apply effective clean-up approaches. The webinar will raise awareness of the different approaches to handling PFAS from a compliance and enforcement perspective and facilitate increased collaborating in ensuring that effective action is taken to reduce harms.
Panelists:
Veronica Campos Medina, Data Analyst, Environmental Intelligence Department, Superintendency of Environment Chile (SMA), Moderator
David Dani, Emerging Contaminants Coordinator, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Marco Falconi, Chair, European Network for the Implementation and Enforcement of Environmental Law (IMPEL)
Julia Hartmann, Scientific Staff, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM)
Walter Klomp, Program Manager, Substances of Very High Concern and Automative Fuels, Dutch Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate
Carrie Noteboom, Assistant Deputy Attorney General, Natural Resources & Environment Section, Colorado Attorney General’s Office
Hans Reynders, Coordinator, Substances of Very High Concern, Flanders Environment Agency
Guido van der Meij, Program Manager, Substances of Very High Concern and Automative Fuels, Dutch Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate
Joffrey Vanmoer, Enforcement Coordinator, Substances of Very High Concern, Flanders Environment Agency
Materials:
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