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...
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...
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...
Updated on: April 10, 2024 / 8:06 PM EDT/ CBS News 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. ...
as well as the mobility of those 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 ...
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 rule would establish requirements for PFAS manufacturers and processors to provide information on the ...
“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” definition of PFAS under the rule. The final rule ...
For more details on the current PFAS landscape, read our reportRewind and (P)FASt Forward: Current Developments in PFAS Regulation.
on the expense of treating drinking water for PFAS contamination, the limited research on all of the PFAS compounds, and the limited treatment technologies available. Several other states including Alaska, California, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Vermont have lead the way toward PFAS regulation. ...
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, ...