The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule that will provide EPA, its partners, and the public with the largest-ever dataset of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) manufactured and used in the United States. This rule builds on over two years of progress on the...
Reports on the regulation of perfluoroalkyl sulfonates (PFAS) in the U.S. Degradation of PFAS into perfluorooctane sulfonic acid; Effects of the chemical to human health; Importance of notifying the Environmental Protection Agency before the production of PFAS.EBSCO_bspChemical & Engineering News...
the EPA opted for a “structural” definition of PFAS covered by the final rule and is estimating that at least 1,462 PFAS will be subject to regulation. Thus, regulated entities must determine for themselves whether PFAS in their products meet the “structural...
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The new rule, one of the most aggressive moves yet by the Biden administration to regulate PFAS, also makes public funds available for remediation. The regulation could spur additional litigation over liability for PFAS cleanup efforts. Lawsuits filed by public water systems and others accusing major...
For more details on the current PFAS landscape, read our reportRewind and (P)FASt Forward: Current Developments in PFAS Regulation.
This means that the EPA will conduct in-depth assessments of their potential risks and impacts. By prioritizing these substances, the EPA can focus its resources on evaluating the most concerning PFAS compounds, enabling effective regulation and mitigation strategies. Additionally, the EPA's TSCA ...
For the first time ever, the Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday it is issuing a national regulation limiting the amount of certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances,known as PFAS, found in drinking water. Commonly called "forever chemicals,"PFASare synthetic chemicals found nearly ...
This notice signals a continued regulatory focus on PFAS, as outlined in EPA'sPFAS Strategic Roadmap. Like the proposed designation of PFOA and PFOS as CERCLA hazardous substances in September, the actions being considered in this ANPRM could have significant impacts on Superfund liability. ...
By 2023, the roadmap aims to set a final rule for PFOS and PFOA regulation in drinking water and will designate two compounds as hazardous substances. That same year, the Agency intends to provide updated research on the available methods for disposing of or destroying PFAS through landfills, ...