“Failure to prevent emissions tied to hazardous waste and leaky equipment can pose a serious health risk to nearby communities. It’s imperative that companies meet their obligations to properly manage hazardous waste,” said EPA Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator Martha Guzman. “This settlement...
As detailed in ourprevious blog post, some of EPA’s recent regulatory efforts include the proposal to classify PFAS as a hazardous substance under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, and a proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation under the Safe Drinking...
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its highly anticipated action plan to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler described the plan as "the most comprehensive cross-agency plan to address a chemical of emerging concern ever undertaken ...
Since 1976, the USEnvironmental Protection Agency(EPA) has been implementing a regulation known asTSCA, which stands forToxic Substances Control Act. The objective of TSCA is to control new or existing chemicals in the US market and then protect both Americans and the environment. ...
Additionally, EPA intends to issue a final rule designating perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act early this year, currently anticipated in March 2024. For further ...
Wheeler indicated that the EPA has already begun a regulatory process for listing PFOA and PFOS as a hazardous substance under CERCLA. This action is significant with far-reaching consequences. Listing these two chemicals as hazardous substances will give the EPA the a...
* PFAS definition: Any substance that contains at least one fully fluorinated methyl (CF3-) or methylene (-CF2-) carbon atom (without any H/Cl/Br/I attached to it). PFAS REACH Restriction - Indicative Timeline The following diagram shows the next steps in more detail: We will continue...
“It is paramount that facilities properly manage the handling of extremely hazardous substances to prevent dangerous incidents,” said EPA Pacific Southwest Regional Director of Enforcement and Compliance , Amy Miller. “Industry needs to properly manage dangerous substances or face significant Clean Air...
Why are PFAS a concern for humans? According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), there is scientific evidence that exposure to PFAS can lead to adverse health outcomes. People can get exposed to PFAS in different ways, such as through drinking water or food. These chemical substa...