PFAS Pulse Podcast
Episodes
New PFAS Chemical add to TRI
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
HRP's Jackie Baxley joins us to talk about the new PFAS chemical added to the Toxic Release Inventory. We've got what you need to know. Upcoming webin...
PFAS and Brownfields, The Legal Perspective (Feat. Thompson Hine LLP)
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our friends, Joel Eagle and Heather Richardson, both Partners at Thompson Hine, join HRP's Dan Titus and Mark Wright to talk about the intersection of...
PFAS at The Olympics
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we breakdown the disqualifications of several winter Olympians at the 2026 games, due to PFAS. We’ll talk about where the PFAS came from,...
Briefly Stated, January 2026
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Here are your PFAS headlines from across the USA! In New Jersey we have a new ban on PFAS products! Next up is the Great Lakes region and the state of...
How to Submit a Public Comment on Regulations.gov
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join HRP's Tom Simmons and Mattew Wallace as we walk through submitting a public comment on regulations.gov. The public comment period accompanies any...
The Maine Thing
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The state of Maine has been a leader on the PFAS issue, but it’s also one beset by unique challenges. On this episode, hosts Tom Simmons and Matthew...
Yet Another TSCA PFAS Delay
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Matthew Wallace and Tom Simmons talk about the EPA's new proposed rule change to how TSCA looks at PFAS. While the rule change is only "Purposed...
PFAS and Biosolids in Agriculture
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We spoke with Brooke Casella a content creator here at HRP about PFAS in biosolids and the impact that has on the agriculture business.Brooke discusse...
Acid, So Much Acid!
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the PFAS Pulse Podcast, Host Tom Simmons and Matthew Wallace are joined by HRP's Sam Muller, to discuss a recent study, which demon...
What are PFAS? Part 1: Tom Simmons
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this series, HRP's Brooke Casella is asking, what is PFAS? HRP's PFAS experts will each share their perspective on the question, answering not only...
PFAS Contamination in Wetlands with Laurel Pickard
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We spoke with Laurel Pickard a senior project engineer here at HRP about PFAS in wastewater and the impact that has on wetlands.Her project experience...
WARP System with Greg Ackerson
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We spoke with Greg Ackerson from Apex Water Solutions on their onsite leachate treatment technology. The WARP system promises to remove 100% of PFAS. ...
Matthew's First PFAS Sampling
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Matthew Wallace just completed his first PFAS sampling!Here's a breakdown of what we wanted to know from the EHS&S Professional:We thought a l...
PFAS TSCA Reporting Deadline Pushed... Again
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Tom Simmons and Matthew Wallace, joined by HRP's EHS&S Practice Leader, Jackie Baxley, as we break down the new deadline for PFAS TSCA repo...
PFAS Myths and Misconceptions with Jonathan Thorn of Eurofins
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Tom Simmons and Matthew Wallace as we talk to Jonathan Thorn, Technical Director and PFAS Practice Leader, at Eurofins, as debunk the bigge...
PFAS Headline Roundup for April 2025
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ripped from the Pulse! Your PFAS headlines for the month of April.We're talking big moves from Trump's EPA to end PFAS bans and eliminate research gra...
PFAS and The Multi-Sector General Permit
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with HRP's Laurel Pickard to talk about the latest PFAS developments regarding the MSGP for 2026. How will it impact big and small busines...
The Lab Perspective with Lindsay Boone from Pace Analytical
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Tom Simmons and Matthew Wallace are joined by Lindsay Boone of Pace Analytical for a full spectrum conversation on the state of PFAS science. Li...
9 New PFAS Chemicals Added to TRI (Toxic Release Inventory) Reporting
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The list of PFAS chemicals subject to TRI reporting grows to 205! Hosts Tom Simmons and Matthew Wallace are joined by HRP's EHS&S Practice Leader Jack...
December 21, 2024 - Top PFAS Stories of 2024
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s our top PFAS stories of 2024! We’ll hear from our regular contributors to the podcast on what stories top their lists for the year. We’ve g...
November 9, 2024 - Maine Says Don't Eat That Deer! It's Got PFAS In It!
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew and Tom are joined by HRP's CEO, and Maine sport hunting enthusiast, Dan Titus, to talk about the state's advisory on consuming game meat, spe...
October 31, 2024 - PFAS Headline Round Up
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Tom Simmons and Matthew Wallace talk four recent PFAS stories:First, up PFAS in pesticides. How much is there?Second, The department of veterans...
September 13, 2024 - TSCA Reporting Rule Deadline Update!
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The deadline for PFAS reporting has been pushed! Hosts Tom Simmons and Matthew Wallace are joined by compliance expert Jackie Baxley, HRP's EHS&S Pr...
August 19, 2024 Chevron Deference, CERCLA, and PFAS
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Matt are back to talk PFAS. First, is EPA’s CERCLA designation of PFAS in danger, due to the supreme court eliminating the chevron deference...
July 12, 2024 - PFAS Seeping Through The Skin
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Tom Simmons and Matthew Wallace are joined by HRP’s Carly Saindon to discuss a recent study showing that PFAS absorption into the skin is sign...
June, 6, 2024 - Hot Litigation Summer, Headlines for June '24
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your June PFAS headlines! We've got three big stories to tell you about in this installment. As always, all articles can be read in full on the Pulse....
WEBINAR ALERT: PFAS Compliance Updates: Changes in EPCRA and TSCA That May Impact your Organization
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host's Tom and Matt are joined by HRP's Jackie Baxley, EHS&S Practice Leader, to discuss her upcoming webinar on PFAS related compliance updates to EP...
May 1, 2024 - PFAS Added to CERCLA as a Hazardous Substance
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PFAS has been added to CERCLA as a Hazardous Substance. Host Tom Simmons and Matt Wallace are joined by HRP's Environmental Practice Leader, Tom Darby...
PFAS MCL Announcement Explained
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here's the Work Hard segment from the 3:12 Podcast, where we bring you a breakdown on the EPA's finalization of maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in d...
BREAKING NEWS! Federal Limits for PFAS Drinking Water Finalized!
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Federal PFAS Maximum Contaminant Levels for drinking water have been finalized!The Biden administration (through the EPA) on Wednesday 4/10 finalized ...
April 4, 2024 - Courts Overturn EPA's Ban on PFAS Leeching Containers
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Matt and Tom take a look at the overturned PFAS ban on PFAS leeching containers. In 2020 the EPA banned Inhance Technologies containers, due to ...
March 29, 2024 - FDA Announces PFAS Elimination, We Have Questions
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this questions episode we discuss the FDA's Announcement that food packaging containing certain PFAS is no longer being sold in the US. Hosts Tom S...
Class Actions and PFAS, an Interview with Brown Rudnick LLP
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Tom Simmons is joined by our guests from the law firm Brown Rudnick LLP, Partner Kyle Johnson and Counsel Anthony J. Boccamazzo, as well as HRP's...
January 30, 2024 - Forensics with the PFAS Detective
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk PFAS forensics with HRP's Bryan Massa, in an excerpt from HRP's 3:12 Podcast.You can find the full interview on Wednesday January 31st on HRP'...
December 22, 2023 - Bryan Massa and the Cape Cod Gateway Airport
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we say goodbye to 2023, we say hello and welcome to Bryan Massa, HRP’s regional manager for our new Plymouth Massachusetts office. In addition to...
November 3, 2023 - 4th Draft Method 1633 with PACE Analytical
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're here to discuss Draft Method 1633 in its fourth variation. This is a joint development through DOD and EPA. PACE Analytical has been there for i...
October 25, 2023 - PFAS TSCA Reporting Rule
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom, Matt, and EHS&S Practice Leader Jackie Baxley are breaking down the Toxic Substances Control Act rule just published in the Federal Register for ...
September 22, 2023 - PFAS in NY
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
HRP's Reed Lewandowski and host Tom Simmons for three stories on what makes PFAS work in New York State, unique.Listen to learn more and subscribe to ...
An Interview with Axine
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Tom are joined by Krista Ramirez of Axine Water Technolgies to talk PFAS. Axine's Story:"Each year industrial manufacturing operations world...
July 31, 2023 A Moment With NPDES
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Tom talk the latest on PFAS and NPDES.Listen to learn more and subscribe to The Pulse for all the details. Listen to learn more and subscribe...
June 29, 2023 - PFAS in SC Update
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're continuing our quick looks at PFAS regs and realities in each state where HRP is located. This update gets us briefed on what's happening in Sou...
May 31, 2023 - PFAS in Connecticut
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Connecticut up first in our state specific series on PFAS regs and realities in each state where HRP is located.Listen to learn more and subscrib...
April 28, 2023 - What To Do When You Test Positive For PFAS
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Tom go on a journey through one hypothetical company's experience with testing positive for PFAS. Meanwhile, heavy construction is heard in t...
March 28, 2023 - First-Ever National Standard for PFAS in Drinking Water Proposed
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Tom Simmons and Matt Wallace are joined by HRP's Senior Project Manager, Mark Wright, to discusses the Biden Administration's proposed standard ...
February 23, 2023 - State of The Science with Paul Newman of ECT2
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Tom Simmons and Matt Wallace join Tom Darby, HRP’s environmental practice leader, and guest Paul Newman from ECT2 for an in depth look at the ...
January 6, 2023 - UV Destruction in 45 Minutes!
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ripped from the headlines! Can UV treatment really destroy 95% of PFAS chemicals in 45 minutes? Hosts Tom Simmons and Matt Wallace discuss.Listen to l...
December 23, 2022 - BREAKING: 3M to End PFAS Production
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
3M, one of the largest manufacturers of PFAS, has announced that it will completely phase out production of PFAS as well as their overall product port...
November 28, 2022 - PFAS Technologies With The 2022 BCONE Roundtable Panelists
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Tom Simmons is joined by the panelists at this year’s Brownfields Coalition of The Northeast (BCONE) roundtable discussion of PFAS Remediation ...
November 21, 2022 - PFAS & CERCLA with Attorney Rita Bolt Barker
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Attorney Rita Bolt Barker joins hosts Shaun Malin and Tom Simmons to discuss the massive implications of the addition of PFAS to CERCLA as Hazardous S...
October 31, 2022 - PFAS Roadmap Revisited
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's been one year since the EPA released the PFAS Strategic Road Map We check in with Tom Darby to see how the various EPA office’s have done with ...
September 19, 2022 - TRI Revisited
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EHS&S Practice Leader Jackie Baxley gives us some insights on the new reporting year for TRI and PFAS. Listen to learn more and subscribe to The Pu...
August 16, 2022 - EPA Announcement: PFAS Levels in Drinking Water
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Tom Simmons is joined by Project Consultant Matt Wallace to discuss the EPA’s recent announcement on PFAS levels in drinking w...
July 21, 2022 - PFAS Analytical Testing Methods w/PACE Analytical
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
HRP’s Tom Darby is joined by Stephen Somerville of PACE analytical for an in depth look at laboratory analytical testing methods for PFA, including ...
July 14, 2022 - NPDES Guidance
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Davis, Project Manager at HRP Associates, is here to talk about the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System’s guidance updates to PFAS...
June 15, 2022 - PFAS Breaking News
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BREAKING NEWS on the PFAS front as the EPA announces new drinking water health advisories as well as $1 billion in funding to address PFAS and other e...
June 14, 2022 - Case Study: More Than Meats the Eye
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by the recent White House factsheet on PFAS in consumer goods, HRP ran a fun (i.e. nonscientific) study on PFAS levels in choice items from t...
May 23, 2022 - The TRI Talk
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Tom Simmons and HRP Practice Leader Jackie Baxley talk TRI reports and the possible changes on the horizon as they relate to PFAS. Tune in for th...
April 20, 2022 - The Headlines
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Tom Simmons and Shaun Malin talk the top stories on the PFAS Pulse.Listen to learn more and subscribe to The Pulse for the full stories. Listen ...
March 10, 2022 - EPA’s Regulatory Timelines
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Steinberg, Senior Consultant at HRP, talks to Tom Simmons about the latest news on the EPA’s timelines for PFAS regulations. Big changes are...
January 6, 2022 – Cracking Down on PFAS: Why Metal Finishers Need to Be Prepared (Webinar Alert)
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Laurel Pickard, Senior Engineer at HRP, gives an overview of the upcoming webinar on PFAS Regulation for Metal Finishers. Click here to register for t...
October 21, 2021 – EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shaun and Tom back on the pulse for an update on the newly announced EPA Roadmap for PFAS. Listen to learn more and subscribe to the pulse for all the...
October 12, 2021 – PFAS and Water Resources (feat. Susan Schlangen)
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
HRP’s Jackie Baxley is joined by WSC’s Susan Schlangen for an in-depth conversation on PFAS and Water Resources. Links and resources mentioned are...
September 28, 2021 – EPA's First Validated Laboratory Method, EPA's Preliminary Effluent Guidelines Program Plan
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the PFAS Pulse Podcast Episode 1, Tom and Shaun discuss the EPA's announcement of the first validated laboratory testing method, what that means, a...
TEASER: The PFAS Pulse Podcast
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A companion piece to HRP’s PFAS Pulse newsletter.This podcast will keep you informed on the latest content from The PFAS Pulse, HRP’s free subscri...