EPA Proposes Enforceable Drinking Water Standards For PFAS
24 Mar 2023
Last week EPA released its proposal for the first set of Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) under the Clean Water Act for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Trump appointees interfered to weaken EPA assessment of toxic chemical
23 Mar 2023
Watchdog finds PFBS toxicity value was altered in 2021 report, as scientists say episode part of ‘larger rot at the agency.'
ECHA seeks input on proposed PFAS restriction
22 Mar 2023
The European Chemicals Agency invites interested parties to send in scientific and technical information on the manufacture, placing on the market and use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by 25 September 2023.
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Report
20 Mar 2023
The NDAA for FY 2021 directs the PFAS ST to identify all currently Federally-funded PFAS research and development; to identify scientific and technological challenges that must be addressed to understand and to significantly reduce the environmental and human health impacts of PFAS.
Pentagon to halt use of firefighting foam that contains PFAS as cleanup costs mount
16 Mar 2023
Battered by years of criticism from U.S. lawmakers and environmental advocates, the Department of Defense will stop purchasing PFAS-containing firefighting foam later this year and phase it out entirely in 2024.
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Biden-Harris Administration Proposes First-Ever National Standards to Combat PFAS in Drinking Water
15 Mar 2023
Yesterday the Biden-Harris Administration announced new action to protect communities from PFAS pollution.
‘We’re going after’ PFAS exposure, Biden tells firefighters
13 Mar 2023
The president, speaking to a crowd at the International Association of Fire Fighters Legislative Conference on Monday, listed a series of policy priorities aimed at improving safety and benefits for firefighters.
Shaheen Helps Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Farmers Affected by PFAS
13 Mar 2023
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen helped reintroduce bipartisan legislation led by Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, the Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act, to provide vital assistance to farmers affected by PFAS exposure.
Blumenthal announces $18 million to fight PFAS contamination in Connecticut
3 Mar 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded Connecticut $18 million to fight dangerous chemicals in drinking water.
As EPA continues to move toward identifying PFAS as Hazardous Substances, we continue to put them in the environment. Does that make sense?
3 Mar 2023
Massachusetts State Representative Kate Hogan seems to make a lot of sense when she says, about the continued widespread use of the "forever chemicals" known as PFAS, that "if we don't prevent it, all we're doing is identifying and cleaning up.
PFAS bills clear first hurdle, opposition emerges from coalition of companies
2 Mar 2023
A batch of bills that would limit or ban the use of PFAS chemicals in Minnesota cleared its first legislative hurdle Thursday.
Mark Ruffalo urges Biden to accelerate action on ‘forever chemicals’
23 Feb 2023
Actor and activist Mark Ruffalo urged President Biden to accelerate action on “forever chemicals” on Thursday, while calling out the administration’s failure to meet key regulatory deadlines.
Water Utilities Brace for Imminent EPA Proposal on PFAS in Water
17 Feb 2023
Drinking water systems are preparing for the possibility that the EPA will try to codify its 2022 health advisories suggesting no amount of PFAS substances are safe, water attorneys say.
US military accused of obstruction over cancer linked to ‘forever chemicals’
15 Feb 2023
Families fight for benefits after victims allegedly developed cancer from drinking water tainted by toxic PFAS at New Hampshire base.
EU proposal would ban 10,000 PFAS
7 Feb 2023
Restrictions aim to reduce emissions to the environment and make products safer for people.