TRG was delighted to attend the ABA’s Federal Environmental & Energy Enforcement Updates program last week. The program featured an impressive array of speakers who touched on federal updates to environmental investigations; enforcement and compliance; states’ perspective on federal enforcement; and key appellate proceedings that will impact environmental and energy …

Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been a focal point of environmental litigation for well over a decade. However, these “forever” chemicals have been prevalent in American manufacturing since the 1950s, well before last year’s designation of two widespread PFAS (PFOS and PFOA) as hazardous substances under CERCLA. This can present a …

When you work with TRG, you can rest assured that #TRGFindsTheFacts. You can also count on TRG to provide clear documentation of where we found those facts. With every project, we diligently record the original location of the materials we collect, tracking the source information down to the box and …

Looking for the perfect gift for the history lover in your life, but feeling overwhelmed? Is this book any good, and does it contain new information they haven’t read yet? How historically accurate is this series on BluRay? Should I just buy novelty socks instead? Don’t fret: TRG is here …

In April 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designated PFOA and PFOS (two chemicals that are part of the PFAS family of compounds) as “hazardous substances” under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). This change in designation – from “pollutants and contaminants” to “hazardous substances” – had …

Last week, Taylor Research Group (TRG) attended the Environmental Law Institute’s (ELI) monthly PFAS webinar briefing for a timely discussion on the EPA’s one-time Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) data-collecting rule for PFAS. More specifically, by May 2025, any entity that has manufactured or imported PFAS or PFAS-containing …

While Taylor Research Group (TRG) is a Washington, DC-based research firm, conveniently located near major federal repositories, our work is far from limited to the DC region. TRG researchers regularly travel across the country to conduct research at local and state repositories, government offices, university libraries, and …

Last week’s iteration of the Environmental Law Institute’s (ELI) monthly PFAS webinar focused on state PFAS regulations for consumer products. Echoing the message from prior meetings, the speakers implored manufacturers in this realm to conduct due diligence investigations in preparation for forthcoming enforcement. However, they noted that significant challenges …

At Taylor Research Group (TRG), we often use the tagline: “Why search when we research?” This is to emphasize how we transcend basic document retrieval and surface level online searches. In previous blog posts, we have highlighted how our knowledge of local, state, and federal archival repositories has helped …

We are once again eager to share our takeaways from the Environmental Law Institute’s (ELI) monthly PFAS webinar. This month’s speakers provided an in-depth discussion on the EPA’s recent announcement that established Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for six PFAS: PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, PFNA, and HFPO-DA, as well as …

Taylor Research Group (TRG) recently attended the Environmental Law Institute’s (ELI) monthly PFAS webinar briefing, and we are eager to share our key takeaways from a very timely and informative panel session. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will designate Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS) as CERCLA hazardous …

Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) reports provide historical overviews of contaminated sites and are often key resources in environmental and toxic tort litigation. However, despite the requirement that they meet set standards, in reality, ESAs often have certain limitations when it comes to historical analysis. Historical …