PFAS Regulatory Impacts on The Pulp and Paper Industry

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a growing concern in the pulp and paper industry, with increasing regulatory scrutiny and potential environmental and health risks. Join us for an insightful webinar designed specifically for professionals in the pulp and paper sector to navigate the complexities of PFAS management.

Key Take Aways

• Understanding PFAS: What are PFAS, and why are they a concern for the pulp and paper industry?
• Regulatory Landscape: Overview of current and upcoming PFAS regulations affecting your operations.
• Best Practices: Strategies for PFAS detection, management, and mitigation in pulp and paper processes.
• Case Studies: Learn from industry leaders on how they've successfully addressed PFAS challenges.
• Q&A Session: Engage with our experts to get answers to your most pressing PFAS questions. 

Who Should Attend?

• Mill Superintendent
• Environmental Managers
• Compliance Officers
• Process Engineers
• Sustainability Coordinators
• Operations Managers
• Young Professionals wanting to grow their knowledge base 

Webinar is for Introduction and Intermediate Levels 

Keywords: PFAS, Pulp and Paper, Regulatory, Environmental Stewardship

Moderator:

Heather Jennings
Director of Huma Environmental

Panelists: 

Charlie Liu, Kennedy and Jenks
Treating PFAS

Charlie Liu is the National PFAS Lead and in the Applied Research Group at Kennedy Jenks Consultants. He obtained his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of California San Diego and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. He specializes in PFAS treatment and has published and co-authored several papers and conference presentations on PFAS treatment. He is also well versed in advanced treatment technologies, treatment of emerging contaminants, general water quality, and water reuse.

Giffe Johnson, Ph.D. Sr., CMHE NCASI
TRC – PFAS Regulatory impact; CERCLA / TSCA / MCLs / Pending surface water and groundwater rules  

Giffe Johnson, PhD. has been a member of the NCASI team since October 2017. Prior to joining NCASI, Dr. Johnson served as a faculty member of the University of South Florida’s Toxicology and Risk Assessment program and Assistant Director of Research for the Center for Environmental and Occupational Risk Analysis and Management. Current areas of interest include bringing the best science to bear in the development of National Ambient Air Quality Standards, improving the science behind the development of Human Health Water Quality Criteria, and participating in the development of emerging regulatory practices for per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS).

Dan Curry, TRC
PFAS Regulatory impact; CERCLA / TSCA / MCLs / Pending surface water and groundwater rules

Dan has his Environmental Engineering degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.  He has been active in the Forest Products Industry his entire career and attending TAPPI events for 38 years including leadership roles in the Environmental Committee of over 15 years.  For 12 years he was an Environmental Engineer and Supervisor and Safety Supervisor at various mills with Champion International.  Since 1997 he has been providing Environmental Compliance and risk management consulting to the industry except for two years where he was the Director of Environmental Health and Safety for Evergreen Packaging.  Recently Dan has been chairing the North Carolina Manufacturer’s Alliance, Contaminants of Emerging Concern Committee, leading that group in providing comments to the State of North Carolina on the development of PFAS Groundwater and Surface Water Standards.