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PFAS Pulse Podcast

HRP Associates Inc.

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 subscription service for PFAS data, regulation, legislation, and much more. We’ll be breaking down the complex topics you’ll see on the pulse into bite sized podcast episodes, as well as sitting down in conversation with experts in the field to talk about what’s new. PFAS Pulse subscribers, make sure to subscribe to this companion podcast as well to stay on top

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00:13:20

What are PFAS? Part 1: Tom Simmons

PFAS Pulse Podcast ·

2025/08/31

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, what is PFAS, but what does PFAS mean in the specific context and discipline where they operate.On the first episode, Tom Simmons, head of content for HRP Associates, and host of this podcast, share's his perspective.Listen to learn more and subscribe to The Pulse for all the details.

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00:10:41

PFAS Contamination in Wetlands with Laurel Pickard

PFAS Pulse Podcast ·

2025/08/01

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 includes a variety of environmental compliance, site investigation and remediation work, including commercial, industrial, academic and residential sites. Laurel’s diverse project experience includes environmental compliance in air, wastewater and hazardous waste in manufacturing facilities as well as academic institutions and hospitals. You can read

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00:23:09

WARP System with Greg Ackerson

PFAS Pulse Podcast ·

2025/07/24

We spoke with Greg Ackerson from Apex Water Solutions on their onsite leachate treatment technology. The WARP system promises to remove 100% of PFAS. We get the details from Greg on how this system works.Greg is a facility and technology expert who strives to improve his client’s-built environments as well as their operational efficiencies.He specializes in working with both public and private sector clients to improve the health and safety of their built environment as well as improving their

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00:09:47

Matthew's First PFAS Sampling

PFAS Pulse Podcast ·

2025/06/12

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 little breakdown of Do you do much sampling generally?Without telling us who the client was, or giving away too much, can you tell us what the facility was, what it was like?What kind of sampling was this?What was the preparation that you have to for PFAS specifically?What were the special considerations for this particular event? Things you thought

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00:16:19

PFAS TSCA Reporting Deadline Pushed... Again

PFAS Pulse Podcast ·

2025/05/23

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 reporting.EPA announced an interim final rule which extended the dates of the reporting period for data submissions for the TSCA PFAS reporting rule. Submissions are now due by October 13, 2026, for most manufacturers. Small businesses reporting data solely on importing PFAS contained in articles have until April 13, 2027, to submit reports. This rule

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00:25:20

PFAS Myths and Misconceptions with Jonathan Thorn of...

PFAS Pulse Podcast ·

2025/05/07

Join hosts Tom Simmons and Matthew Wallace as we talk to Jonathan Thorn, Technical Director and PFAS Practice Leader, at Eurofins, as debunk the biggest myths and misconceptions around PFAS from the perspective of the lab.Jonathan Thorn has worked in the field of environmental analytical chemistry for over 28 years. For the last eight years, his primary focus has been the analysis of PFAS in environmental samples, focusing on development and implementation of analytical methods in difficult

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00:07:54

PFAS Headline Roundup for April 2025

PFAS Pulse Podcast ·

2025/04/29

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 grants.On the research front, we also take a peek at nanocage PFAS tech!And we talk about new anti-PFAS lobbying efforts from unexpected areas.All articles and studies can be found, linked, on the PFAS Pulse! Listen to learn more and subscribe to The Pulse for all the details.

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00:10:44

PFAS and The Multi-Sector General Permit

PFAS Pulse Podcast ·

2025/03/27

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 businesses when it comes to various stormwater and other sampling concerns. Listen to learn more and subscribe to The Pulse for all the details.

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00:33:33

The Lab Perspective with Lindsay Boone from Pace...

PFAS Pulse Podcast ·

2025/02/14

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.Listen to learn more and subscribe to The Pulse for all the details.

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00:09:29

9 New PFAS Chemicals Added to TRI (Toxic Release...

PFAS Pulse Podcast ·

2025/01/21

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 Jackie Baxley to discuss the additions.Listen to learn more and subscribe to The Pulse for all the details.

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00:13:01

December 21, 2024 - Top PFAS Stories of 2024

PFAS Pulse Podcast ·

2024/12/21

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 got HRP’s Tom Darby, Jackie Baxley, and hosts Matthew Wallace, and Tom Simmons.Listen to learn more and subscribe to The Pulse for all the details.

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00:12:20

November 9, 2024 - Maine Says Don't Eat That Deer!...

PFAS Pulse Podcast ·

2024/11/09

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, specifically, deer and turkey. The advisory comes on the heels of lab results showing dangerously elevated levels of PFAS in wildlife. Listen to learn more and subscribe to The Pulse for all the details.

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00:11:43

October 31, 2024 - PFAS Headline Round Up

PFAS Pulse Podcast ·

2024/10/31

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 affair is looking to see if Kidney cancer can be directly linked to PFAS exposure in firefighting foam.Third, PFAS levels in fish remain surprisingly high.Fourth, and last, what is the impact of PFAS on sleep?Listen to learn more and subscribe to The Pulse for all the details.

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00:28:33

September 13, 2024 - TSCA Reporting Rule Deadline...

PFAS Pulse Podcast ·

2024/09/13

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 Practice Leader, to detail the deadline update and go over the key details of the rule.Check out our previously recorded webinar linked here for some background context, but be sure to check out this episode for the latest!Listen to learn more and subscribe to The Pulse for all the details.

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00:16:54

August 19, 2024 Chevron Deference, CERCLA, and PFAS

PFAS Pulse Podcast ·

2024/08/19

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? Plus, Maine farmers sue EPA over PFAS regulation in biosolids. We finish with some advanced chemistry on PFAS destruction.Listen to learn more and subscribe to The Pulse for all the details.

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July 12, 2024 - PFAS Seeping Through The Skin

PFAS Pulse Podcast ·

2024/07/12

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 significantly worse than previously thought. We go over the details and talk about the current state of PFAS skin absorption in various products. Listen to learn more and subscribe to The Pulse for all the details.

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00:11:20

June, 6, 2024 - Hot Litigation Summer, Headlines for...

PFAS Pulse Podcast ·

2024/06/06

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. It looks like it's shaping up to be a hot litigation summer in the PFAS world. Let's talk about whose going to be feeling the heat!Listen to learn more and subscribe to The Pulse for all the details.

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00:06:29

WEBINAR ALERT: PFAS Compliance Updates: Changes in...

PFAS Pulse Podcast ·

2024/05/20

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 EPCRA and TSCA.Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/522be166-64fa-4ad9-ba48-a95637c38630@e9f3fd58-05d3-4b9a-9485-e694b61feb49Webinar Description:In this webinar, Jackie Baxley, HRP’s EHS&S Practice Leader, will guide the audience through recent regulatory changes as it relates to PFAS and TSCA Reporting and EPCRA Toxic Inventory

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00:14:12

May 1, 2024 - PFAS Added to CERCLA as a Hazardous...

PFAS Pulse Podcast ·

2024/05/01

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, to talk through what this huge announcement means.Listen to learn more and subscribe to The Pulse for all the details.

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00:33:33

PFAS MCL Announcement Explained

PFAS Pulse Podcast ·

2024/04/24

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 drinking water. Guests Bryan Massa and Tom Darby represent the top talent in the PFAS field at HRP and are here to bring you the details. Listen to learn more and subscribe to The Pulse for all the details.

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