On February 8, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") proposed two regulations that would add nine per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ("PFAS") to the list of Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ("RCRA") "hazardous constituents" and broaden the definition of "hazardous waste" ...
the EPA is taking decisive action to address the presence of PFAS in drinking water and expects this rule will preventexposure to PFAS for approximately 100 million people,preventthousands of fatalities,and
and four new Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) chemicals now identified as hazardous, these are just a few of the recent actions taken by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to safeguard our communities from PFAS contamination. ...
New Jersey has filed two natural resource damage (NRD) lawsuits against companies over two contaminated sites, adding to the state’s growing litigation against businesses to require cleanups and recover natural resource damages, particularly over per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) contamination....
The new EPA regulations for specific PFASs reflect what years of epidemiologic and basic science research have shown concerning cancer and other outcomes. This has prompted lay media attention to the dangers of the most commonly studied of these “forever chemicals” as endocrine disrupters and ...
Because the regulatory framework for PFAS chemicals is emerging, data users should pay close attention to the caveats found within the site so that the completeness of the data sets is fully understood. SEATTLE (Waste Advantage):EPA has released a new interactive webpage, called the “PFAS Analy...
SEATTLE (Waste Advantage): The U.S. EPA launched a new, no-cost technical assistance effort focused on reducing exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other emerging contaminants in small or disadvantaged communities. This initiative is part of EPA’s Water Technical ...
s decision to ban PFAS in cosmetic products is a bold and necessary step towards safeguarding public health and protecting the environment. The EPA’s proactive stance reflects the country’s dedication to chemical safety and sustainability. As the cosmetic industry adapts to these new ...
EPA has formally reversed the Trump-era denial of a TSCA petition seeking new toxicity and human-health testing on 54 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) linked to water contamination in North Carolina, but its announcement argues that it can sati
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published the final Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) to regulate the use of certain long-chain perfluoroalkyl carboxylate and perfluoroalkyl sulfonate chemicals (LCPFACs or long-chain PFAS)...