News & Events

Through Roux’s News & Events, we share relevant industry news, regulatory updates, upcoming webinars and conferences, articles published by our experts, corporate social responsibility events, monthly newsletters, project and market sector information, and much more. Browse through our latest posts below.

Relaunching NJDEP’s Brownfield Development Area Program

March 26, 2024
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) recently announced its relaunching of the Brownfield Development Area (BDA) Program as a commitment to advancing the remediation and redevelopment of brownfield sites in New Jersey. Owners of brownfield properties within designated...
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Drew Howard, MEM to Speak at Environmental Law Oil Symposium

May 03, 2024
On Wednesday, May 8, from 11am-12pm, Roux's Drew Howard, MEM will take part in a panel discussion entitled Encouraging Environmental Sustainability and Managing Climate Risk: The Increasing Role of Markets in Meeting the Climate Change Challenge.
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Roux Office Spotlight: Texas

April 30, 2024
Roux Texas began in 2017 with an office in The Woodlands, just north of Houston. Several members of Roux from across the country relocated to Texas, temporarily and permanently, to help jumpstart our efforts. Our goal was to better service...
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Update to EPA National Priorities List: Sites Added

April 25, 2024
On March 7, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is adding five new sites to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL), some of which were proposed last year.
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CERCLA Enforcement Discretion Regarding PFOA and PFOS Hazardous Substances

April 23, 2024
On April 19, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designated two PFAS compounds—PFOA and PFOS—as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). This will allow the EPA to bring its full regulatory and...
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EPA Finalizes Federal Drinking Water Standards and California Establishes Public Health Goals

April 17, 2024
Federal PFAS MCLs On April 10, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) establishing legally enforceable Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) as well as non-enforceable Maximum Contaminant Level Goals (MCLGs) for six...
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