Composting Industry Tackles CERCLA Liability at Congressional Briefing
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On March 27, Jeff Ziegenbein, a USCC Board Member and Acting Director of Operations and Maintenance at Inland Empire Utilities Agency, spoke at a congressional briefing for the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works about the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) liability in relation to compost manufacturers.
Ziegenbein's remarks were part of a larger discussion that included representatives from research, state and local governments, public works, solid waste, composting, and wastewater. These experts shared their perspectives from their roles as passive PFAS receivers concerning mitigating CERCLA liability for their respective industries.
CERCLA liability is a major concern for composting facilities due to the potential presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in compost. PFAS are a group of chemicals commonly found in consumer products such as non-stick cookware and firefighting foam, and they have been linked to a range of health issues.
Overall, the briefing was an important step forward for the composting industry as it navigates the complex landscape of environmental regulations and liability concerns.
Learn more about PFAS at https://www.compostingcouncil.org/page/PFASResources?&hh and donate to the USCC's the Legislative Action Fund to help the USCC continue to advocate for the Compost Industry, by visiting https://www.compostingcouncil.org/donations/donate.asp?id=22365.
