EPA’s move toward designating the two most-studied per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as “hazardous substances” under the Superfund law is expected to trigger a host of activities, including prompting potentially responsible parties (PRPs) to begin developing arguments against reopening cle...
to electronically report information regarding PFAS uses, production volumes, disposal, exposures, and hazards. EPA is requesting public comment on all aspects of this proposed rule and has also identified items of particular interest
The final rule expands on the definition of PFAS in the proposed rule to include 41 additional PFAS that were identified as being of concern. EPA has determined that at least 1,462 PFAS that are known to have been made or used in the U.S. since 2011 will be subject to the final rule...
In March, the EPA also proposed for the first time a set of national standards for some per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS), known as "forever chemicals" because of the significant amount of time it takes for them to break down. In July, astudy foundalmost half of the United State...
EPA has determined that at least 1,462 known chemicals meet the above definition of PFAS under the final rule. The rule expands on the definition of PFAS in the proposed rule to include 41 additional PFAS. EPA explained the expanded definition covers substances that are commonly considered...
To assist stakeholders in determining whether or not they have a reportable chemical, the EPA will provide examples, exemption notices and structural diagrams. The proposed deadline for reporting PFAS data to EPA was one year following the effective date of the final rule. ...
chemicals, which can lead to widespread impacts. EPA also cites the epidemiological and animal toxicological studies relied upon by EPA both for its recently finalized National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for six PFAS (including PFOA and PFOS), as well as in its 2022 proposed rule under ...
"New York's proposed regulations to implement a ban on polystyrene foam containers and packing material will reduce the waste headed to landfills and combustors," Commissioner Seggos said. "The ban creates enormous long-term benefits for the environment by helping to reduce litter, clean up the...
Oh Aug. 15, 2012, EPA issued proposed amendments to the significant new use rule (SNUR) for perfluoroalkyl sulfonate (PFAS) chemical substances to add seven PFAS chemical substances that have completed the new chemical review process under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). EPA has not ...
The decree would require EPA to take a series of overdue steps to implement the federal air standards for sulfur dioxide across multiple states. Thu, 2024-10-31 17:40 Quote-Unquote: PFAS in court, as is EPA’s GHG truck rule What they’re saying. ...