State of Play: Battery EPR, PFAS Disposal, and Chemicals Enforcement Developments for Retail

Retailers continue to face a rapidly changing environmental compliance landscape as states expand Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs, PFAS regulations, and product stewardship requirements. This presentation from Sidley Austin's Andrew Stewart and Caleb Bowers provides an overview of the most significant regulatory developments affecting retailers, including battery stewardship programs, waste management obligations, chemicals reporting requirements, and environmental enforcement trends.

The presentation examines key federal and state developments, including California battery stewardship requirements, emerging EPR legislation, PFAS disposal and reporting obligations, EPA enforcement priorities, TSCA compliance expectations, and retailer exposure across complex supply chains. It also explores practical risk management strategies, compliance program considerations, and monitoring practices organizations can use to identify and address regulatory risks before they become enforcement issues.

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